Forgiving Challenge takes you on a life-changing journey to experience the gift of God’s grace so that you can share it with others. The forgiveness that Jesus has already won for you assures you of eternal life with Him. It also offers you an opportunity to live with purpose today. So come. Be forgiven. Be free. And watch how God works through you to change the world.
Join us for our lenten journey as we embark on the Forgiving Challenge together as a Church. Many small groups will be facilitating this journey, our sermon series will be on the 5 Phases Leading to Freedom (see below), and you are encouraged to join us as a family or an individual. Click here to see the calendar event.
RightNow Media is a helpful resource for groups desiring a video-based Bible study. To set up a free RightNow Media account contact Stephanie Knea at
Forgiving Challenge via Discovery Bible Study
Take Up the Forgiving Challenge via Discovery Bible Study
The Discovery Process is the primary method of discipleship in movements around the world. Discovery Bible Studies are simple and reproducible groups that consist of spiritually interested people who read a Bible story together, discover what it says, and then are challenged to immediately live out what they learned and to share it with someone else. The beauty of DBS is that anyone can lead it! If you lead one, you are simply a faithful facilitator providing a structure people to hear the voice of Jesus and respond in obedience. We ask "What is Jesus teaching me? and What will I do about it?"
In your small group, with a few friends, as an individual, or as a family, use the DBS method (PDF Instructions below) using the scripture from the previous Sunday's sermon and the text.
Week 1 (Week of Feb. 19): John 20:19-29
“Forgiving Challenge: Overview”
Key Concept: Forgiveness Overview
Scripture: John 20:19-29
Connect Questions:
What are you thankful for? What is one challenge you are facing?
Discover Questions:
Read the scripture text and have someone retell it in their own words (repeat if necessary)
What catches your attention in the text?
What does this text tell you about Jesus? About People?
Go Questions:
What can you apply from this text to "live fully alive in God's grace?" (John 10:10)
How can you specifically live this text out?
Everyone creates an "I WILL" Statement.
Who are you going to tell about what you discovered?
Week 2 (Week of Feb. 26): Genesis 3: 1-13 or Matthew 9:9-13
“Phase 1 of Freedom: SIN”
Key Concept: Experiencing freedom starts by acknowledging that we have all missed the mark.
Scripture: Genesis 3: 1-13 or Matthew 9:9-13
Connect Questions:
What are you thankful for? What is one challenge you are facing?
How did you do with your last "I Will" Statement and did you share with others?
Discover Questions:
Read the scripture text and have someone retell it in their own words (repeat if necessary)
What catches your attention in the text?
What does this text tell you about Jesus? About People?
Go Questions:
What can you apply from this text to "live fully alive in God's grace?" (John 10:10)
How can you specifically live this text out?
Everyone creates an "I WILL" Statement.
Who are you going to tell about what you discovered?
Week 3 (Week of Mar. 6): 1 John 1:5-10, Matthew 26:14-16, or Matthew 27:3-10
“Phase 2 of Freedom: CONFESSION”
Key Concept: It's what we do after sin that determines whether we experience freedom. God invites us to bring our sin to Him.
Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, Matthew 26:14-16, or Matthew 27:3-10
Connect Questions:
What are you thankful for? What is one challenge you are facing?
How did you do with your last "I Will" Statement and did you share with others?
Discover Questions:
Read the scripture text and have someone retell it in their own words (repeat if necessary)
What catches your attention in the text?
What does this text tell you about Jesus? About People?
Go Questions:
What can you apply from this text to "live fully alive in God's grace?" (John 10:10)
How can you specifically live this text out?
Everyone creates an "I WILL" Statement.
Who are you going to tell about what you discovered?
Week 4 (Week of Mar. 12): Psalm 51:1-12 or Luke 7:36-50
“Phase 3 of Freedom: ABSOLUTION”
Key Concept: Discover how the consequence of every sin of every person, including yours, has been paid for in full by the blood of Jesus.
Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12 or Luke 7:36-50
Connect Questions:
What are you thankful for? What is one challenge you are facing?
How did you do with your last "I Will" Statement and did you share with others?
Discover Questions:
Read the scripture text and have someone retell it in their own words (repeat if necessary)
What catches your attention in the text?
What does this text tell you about Jesus? About People?
Go Questions:
What can you apply from this text to "live fully alive in God's grace?" (John 10:10)
How can you specifically live this text out?
Everyone creates an "I WILL" Statement.
Who are you going to tell about what you discovered?
Week 5 (Week of Mar. 19): Psalm 103:1-5; 10-12 or John 21:15-19
“Phase 4 of Freedom: RESTORATION”
Key Concept: The forgiveness of Jesus moves us forward by restoring our identity and inviting us to live with purpose.
Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5; 10-12 or John 21:15-19
Connect Questions:
What are you thankful for? What is one challenge you are facing?
How did you do with your last "I Will" Statement and did you share with others?
Discover Questions:
Read the scripture text and have someone retell it in their own words (repeat if necessary)
What catches your attention in the text?
What does this text tell you about Jesus? About People?
Go Questions:
What can you apply from this text to "live fully alive in God's grace?" (John 10:10)
How can you specifically live this text out?
Everyone creates an "I WILL" Statement.
Who are you going to tell about what you discovered?
Week 6 (Week of Mar. 26): 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 or John 17:1-19
“Phase 5 of Freedom: SANCTIFICATION”
Key Concept: True freedom comes when we participate with Jesus in bringing His kingdom to this Earth right now. Follow Jesus!
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 or John 17:1-19
Connect Questions:
What are you thankful for? What is one challenge you are facing?
How did you do with your last "I Will" Statement and did you share with others?
Discover Questions:
Read the scripture text and have someone retell it in their own words (repeat if necessary)
What catches your attention in the text?
What does this text tell you about Jesus? About People?
Go Questions:
What can you apply from this text to "live fully alive in God's grace?" (John 10:10)
How can you specifically live this text out?
Everyone creates an "I WILL" Statement.
Who are you going to tell about what you discovered?
Helpful Video on the Process of Leading a Discovery Bible Study
Forgiving Challenge on RightNow Media
Commit to the Forgiving Challenge as an Individual, Family, Friends, or Small Group with a RightNow Media Study
Forgiving Challenge is a 40-Day journey that will lead you to more freedom than you ever thought possible. The Forgiving Challenge Small Group videos are a companion to the 40-day Forgiving Challenge book.
Even though the offer of freedom is available to all, many still live in bondage. The key to unlocking your freedom is the forgiveness that Jesus has already won for you. His forgiveness not only assures you of eternal life with Him but offers you an opportunity to live with purpose today.
Bring all of your sin, your guilt, and your shame to Jesus and experience this gift of grace in your life. A forgiven person is a forgiving person. So come. Be free.
For an even deeper experience, consider using these guides and videos alongside the 40-day Forgiving Challenge book found on our website in the links below. Are you ready?
