Next Level Guide 01.15.23

Life’s Too Short…to Hold a Grudge

Discuss

All of us have experienced life not going our way. It could be a job loss, a flat tire, failing a test, or the loss of a loved one. When has life not gone your way?

Have you ever held a grudge against someone that you looked back on and realized it was silly?

Study

Read Genesis 50:15-21

What stands out to you about the plan that Joseph’s brothers come up with after Jacob’s death?

What does Joseph’s answer to his brothers reveal about his attitude toward being treated unjustly?

What are some ways that Joseph shows his brothers that he forgives them?

How does Genesis 50:20 point us to the gospel of Jesus?

What’s Next

What are some ways that you have felt “enslaved” by a grudge against someone?

How does knowing that our time doesn’t belong to us, but that it belongs to God change the way we live?

Why do you think that forgiveness is essential if we are going to live out God’s purposes for our lives?

Chad said “Forgiving is an act of faith.” How have you seen this play out in your life?