Chapter 7: When You’ve Hurt Others
1. Discuss what you think Susan should do in her difficult situation?
2. For Zacchaeus, repentance was costly. From your own experience, how have forgiveness and reconciliation come with a price?
3. How can we make the best of the pain we’ve caused others? Which step do you think is the most difficult? Why?
4. When confessing to others, what one word should we never use? Why?
5. Read Psalm 51. What can we learn from David’s example of repentance?
6. Why are forgiveness and reconciliation worth the cost of personal humility and honesty?
7. In practical terms, how can you become a healer to all who need grace?
Chapter 8: How to Make Wise Decisions
1. What prevailing lies in our culture do many people believe that lead them into making bad decisions? What does the Bible say about these issues?
2. Which “Don’t” in this chapter do you struggle with the most? Why? What can you do to make a positive change?
3. “Whenever you can, trade success for significance.” What would that trade-off look like in your life?
4. What does the author say about seeking “signs” from the Lord? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?
5. God works all things together for the ultimate good of those who love him. What examples of this have you seen in your life? What good has come out of the sin and disappointment in your life?
6. What is the most important lesson about forgiveness you have learned that you would like to pass on to others, particularly to young people?
Chapter 9: The Worst Decision You Could Possibly Make
1. Can you see yourself in the story of the wealthy man? What was Jesus’s point in telling this story?
2. What is the biggest mistake anyone could ever make?
3. Which of the promises to ponder on pages 177–178 stand out the most to you? Why?