Warm up:

• When you hear the phrase “life gets messy,” what’s a situation (funny or serious) that comes to mind?

1. Scripture and Truth

• Read Matthew 18:15–20. What stands out to you about the way Jesus tells us to handle conflict?
• Why do you think the”Kingdom Flow” of forgiveness is so central to Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18:21–35?

2. Forgiveness

• The sermon defined what forgiveness is not (ignoring, condoning, excusing, etc.). Which of those do you think people confuse most often with true forgiveness?
• How does understanding forgiveness as “releasing the debt to God” change how you view relationships?

3. Life Application

• Think about a time when conflict made you want to “fight for yourself.” How could humility and dependence on God have shifted that situation?
• What’s one practical step you could take this week to bring humility into a tough conversation or relationship?

5. How we live out the Vision!

• John 16:7 tells us the Spirit is a gift and our source of power. What helps you personally recognize the Spirit’s leading?
• What might be a barrier that keeps you from depending on the Spirit in conflict or daily life?

6. Walking with Each One

• Who might be “the one” God is nudging you to walk with right now (neighbor, coworker, family member)?
• How can you walk alongside them with presence, listening, and compassion — without making them a “project”?

7. Experiencing Life as Jesus Meant It

• Jesus promises abundant life (John 10:10). What do you think abundant life looks like in everyday, ordinary moments?
• Read Gal 5:22-23 – How have you seen the Spirit’s fruit (love, joy, peace, patience, etc.) grow in your own life or in your community?

Walk it Out

This week, prayerfully ask God to show you one person in your life who you can be for! Ask God to show you them as one of the “little ones,” a child in need of love and care.