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)
How many times did Jesus say 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)
In the Lord's Prayer, what do we ask God to forgive?
Answer: Our debts / trespasses
Study note. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Lesson 3 · Luke 15:20 (KJV)
What did the father of the prodigal do when he saw his son?
Answer: Ran, fell on his neck, and kissed him
Study note. When he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Lesson 4 · Luke 23:34 (KJV)
What did Jesus say from the cross?
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 5 · Luke 17:3 (KJV)
What must we do if our brother sins against us?
Answer: Rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him
Study note. If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Lesson 6 · Psalms 103:12 (KJV)
How far does God remove our transgressions?
Answer: All of the above
Study note. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12.
Lesson 7 · Micah 7:19 (KJV)
What does Micah say God will do with our sins?
Answer: Cast them into the sea
Study note. He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Lesson 8 · Matthew 18:24 (KJV)
What did the unmerciful servant owe his master?
Answer: Ten thousand talents
Study note. One was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
Lesson 9 · Matthew 18:34 (KJV)
What happened to the unmerciful servant because he would not forgive?
Answer: He was delivered to the tormentors
Study note. His lord… delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
Lesson 10 · 1 John 1:9 (KJV)
If we confess our sins, what does God do?
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?