In ministry, it doesn’t take long to realize that forgiveness is both essential and challenging. Whether you serve in leadership, teach, or volunteer behind the scenes, you’ve likely faced moments when extending grace or receiving it was difficult.
Yet forgiveness is at the heart of the gospel we proclaim—and when we live it out, it brings healing and unity to the body of Christ.
The “Walking in the Freedom of Forgiveness” Bible Reading Plan is a meaningful resource filled with Bible verses about forgiving, to use personally or to share with your team after a sermon or devotional on forgiveness.
It’s designed to help you and those you serve reflect, focusing on the power of God’s grace and the freedom that comes through releasing resentment, guilt, and past hurts.
The 31-Day Bible Reading Plan: Bible Verses about Forgiving
Each passage in this plan encourages you to think deeply about what it means to be forgiven and to forgive others as Christ has forgiven us. Whether you’re preparing for a team devotional, guiding a small group, or looking for a quiet time resource between Sundays, these verses invite you to rest in God’s mercy and extend it freely.
The Bible reading plan download also includes Bible study and reflection questions, which work beautifully for individual or group study.
Bible Study and Reflection Questions
Read Psalm 103:2–3 and Isaiah 43:25. How does knowing that God “blots out” or “forgives all sins” impact your view of your own mistakes and guilt?
Reflect on 1 John 1:9 and Acts 2:38. What steps does God ask of us to receive forgiveness? How does confession and repentance bring freedom in your daily life?
Look at Luke 7:47 and Proverbs 17:9. How are love and forgiveness connected? In what ways can forgiving someone strengthen or restore a relationship?
Who does God need you to forgive? Write a short prayer asking Him to help you surrender these people to Him today.
Download the Walking in the Freedom of Forgiveness Reading Plan
You can download the free printable Bible reading plan—a great addition to a staff devotion, volunteer small group, or your own personal study.
The expanded version for these Bible verses about forgiving includes a Bible study worksheet, journaling pages, and a prayer request log to help you or your team go deeper in applying what you read.
Forgiveness is rarely a single decision; it’s a daily act of obedience. As you spend time with these Scriptures, allow God to soften your heart and renew your spirit. He is faithful to bring restoration where there has been hurt, and peace where there has been strain.
Let this 31-day reading plan remind you that in Christ, your heart can be free, your relationships can be healed, and grace always has the final word.
The featured Bible verses about forgiving are:
Matthew 18:21–22
Psalm 130:3–4
Proverbs 17:9
Isaiah 1:18
Isaiah 43:25
Isaiah 55:7
Jeremiah 31:34
Micah 7:18
Matthew 6:12
Matthew 6:14–15
Matthew 9:2
Matthew 18:32–33
Mark 11:25
Luke 6:37
Luke 7:47
Luke 17:3–4
Luke 23:34
Acts 2:38
Acts 10:43
Acts 13:38
Ephesians 1:7
Ephesians 4:32
Colossians 1:13–14
Colossians 3:13
Hebrews 8:12
Hebrews 10:17–18
1 John 1:9
1 John 2:12
Exodus 34:6–7
Numbers 14:19
2 Chronicles 7:14
As you work through this reading plan, consider how you can incorporate these reflections into your ministry. Use it as a conversation starter in team meetings, a guide for volunteer small groups, or a quiet time exercise to prepare your heart for serving others.
The more you practice forgiveness personally, the more effectively you can model it for those you lead.
If you’re looking for other Scripture-based tools for your ministry like you’ve seen here in these Bible verses about forgiving, you might also enjoy What the Bible Says about Rest and Bible verses about God’s Power —both great options for church teams and devotional gatherings.