Forgiveness Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on forgiveness bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Matthew 18:22 (KJV)
What did Jesus say when asked how many times to forgive?
Answer: Seventy times seven
Study note. Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 6:12 (KJV)
What did Jesus teach in the Lord's Prayer about forgiveness?
Answer: Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors
Study note. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 5:23 (KJV)
What did Jesus say about forgiving others before prayer?
Answer: Leave thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother
Study note. Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Lesson 4 · Psalms 103:12 (KJV)
What does Psalm 103:12 say God does with our sins?
Answer: As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us
Study note. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Lesson 5 · Psalms 51:1 (KJV)
What did David ask God to do in Psalm 51?
Answer: Blot out his transgressions, wash him, and cleanse him from his sin
Study note. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
Lesson 6 · Luke 23:34 (KJV)
What did Jesus say from the cross about those who crucified him?
Answer: Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do
Study note. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
Lesson 7 · Isaiah 1:18 (KJV)
What does Isaiah 1:18 say the LORD invites us to reason about?
Answer: Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow
Study note. Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Lesson 8 · Matthew 18:32 (KJV)
What did the unmerciful servant fail to do?
Answer: Forgive his fellowservant a small debt, after being forgiven a great debt
Study note. Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
Lesson 9 · Micah 7:18 (KJV)
What does Micah 7:18 say about God?
Answer: He pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage
Study note. Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Lesson 10 · 1 John 1:9 (KJV)
What does 1 John 1:9 say about confessing our sins?
Answer: He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness
Study note. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does forgiveness bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?