Have you ever been in a relationship where forgiveness was not pursued or extended? What is it that makes forgiveness difficult at times?

Read Luke 17:1-4. Why does Jesus place so much emphasis on the issue of sin/repentance/forgiveness?

Read Luke 17:5-6. Why do the disciples respond as they do in v5? What is the implication of Jesus’ reply in v6? In what way is forgiveness an exercise of faith?

Read Luke 17:7-10. Jesus uses the lowliest term for a servant, a Greek term more often translated as ‘slave.’ What does it mean to be a slave of Jesus, and what does it have to do with forgiveness?

How can we give priority to the work of forgiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic? What is one step you can take to be a conduit of Jesus’ grace and forgiveness this week? Spend some time praying for one another.