4Ws · Dgroup guide
GOD IS FORGIVING:
From the series "Knowing God: The Creator of Family".
Welcome
“What’s the most poisonous animal that you or a close family member or friend ever encountered up close and personal? How did you react?”
Give everyone a turn to answer before moving on.
Worship
Sing together, then read the passage and pray before the discussion.
- Amazing Love (You Are My King)
- Today
- By Your Love
- What He’s Done
Word
COLOSSIANS 3:12-13 · (David’s prayer)
12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
Point it out
- 01INTROExodus 34:6-7
- 02OUR ETERNAL IDENTITYColossians 3:12, John 15:16, 1 Peter 2:9
- 03OUR EVERYDAY PRACTICE1 John 3:1, Luke 7:41-47, Colossians 3:12, Matthew 6:12, 14-15, Genesis 50:19-20, Matthew 5:23-24
- 04OUR EXCELLENT MODELColossians 3:13, Matthew 18:21-34, Luke 15:28-32
Paraphrase it
Restate the verse in your own words.
Talk about it
- What did you like about these verses?
- What did you learn about God?
- What did you learn about people?
- What did you learn about living as God’s child?
- What did you learn about following Jesus?
Works
Apply it
Based on this lesson on “God is forgiving: Choose Forgiveness”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.
- Simple
- Measurable
- Appropriate
- Realistic
- Time-bound
“I Will _____________________________”
Share it
Who will you share these truths to this week?
Weekly Prayer Points
Thanksgiving
- Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.
Country and the World
- Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.
- For legislators to promote and support bills and laws aligned with God’s Word.
- War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented.
- For the rest of the Israeli hostages to be restored to their families safely. For Israel’s war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory.
- Pray for Jewish people worldwide who are experiencing a surge of antisemitism; may this lead them to the Messiah, Jesus as they turn to God for help and comfort.
- For protection of Iranian, Syrian and Lebanese Christians and other minorities, and freedom from oppression. Pray for the gospel to spread rapidly throughout their region.
- Pray for Sudanese and Nigerian persecuted Christians; earnestly seek God’s intervention to stop the bloodshed. Pray for freedom from oppression, that God’s word and His people bring them comfort and hope.
Church
- That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.
- Elders, pastors, dleaders, and families (holy, humble, harmonious, happy, heart-working).
- Ministries and churches expand worldwide.
CCF Facilities
- Worship and Training Center
- Prayer Mountain
Personal Concerns
- Deeper intimate relationship with God.
- Righteous living.
- Salvation of family and friends.
Memory verse
Colossians 3:12-13
12 So, as those who have been chosen by God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.