Faith, Forgiveness, and Prayer

What roles do faith and forgiveness play in our prayer life? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider Jesus's teaching from Mark 11.

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. What comes to mind when you think of “expectant” prayer? Why is this an important way to look at prayer? Would you consider your prayers “expectant”?
2. What is one highlight from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
3. Read Mark 11:20-25. Why is it wrong to see these verses as a blank check for whatever we want?
4. Read Hebrews 11:1; Romans 4:18–21. According to the Bible, what is faith? How is this different than what the world describes as faith? How does the example of Abraham help you understand “faith.”
5. Read Matthew 18:21–35. At its core, unforgiveness is a dis-belief in the gospel. How are these two connected?
6. Read 1 Peter 4:19. How does this verse speak to a daily habit of forgiveness?
7. What does your prayer life look like? How do you want it to change after this study? How does the biblical understanding of “faith” transform your view of prayers? How does it transform your view of “expectant prayer”?
8. What is the difference between forgiving someone and the losing trust in someone? When we extend forgiveness, does that mean we restore full trust? When does an unwillingness to trust become an unwillingness to forgive?
9. Is there anyone you struggled to forgive in your past? Why was it hard to forgive them? Is there anyone you need to forgive now?