The 911 Handbook Discussion Guide Questions

Lesson 6 / Chapter 6

When You Can't Forgive Yourself: Canceling Guilt Trips

Read Matt. 27:20-25

Discuss why you think Pilate washed his hands.

Methods to remove guilt:

Method #1: Blame It On Someone Else

How did Pilate use this method?

How did Adam and Eve use this method?

In what ways do you use this method?

Method #2: Run and Hide

What happened to Peter after he denied Jesus? (Matt. 26:75)

How do people today use this method when it comes to Christian fellowship?

If you know someone who has dropped out of church or fellowship, what might be an underlying reason?

Method #3: Cover It Up

Explain how Judas used this method at the Last Supper in the upper room.

Discuss how this method is related to hypocrisy.

Method #4: Get Some Professional Help

Why does this method fail so many times?

How do many counselors deal with the guilt problem?

The Only Cure for the Guilt Problem

Read Matt. 27:25. How did the crowd give the answer to the guilt problem without realizing it?

First, Admit what you have done.

Why is confession the first step in canceling guilt trips? (Ps. 32:5)

From a guilty person's perspective, how can confession benefit?

Second, Receive the cleansing.

Since the work of salvation has already been done at the cross, what is the only thing left?

How does a person receive a gift?

How can a person receive something he or she can't see?

Explain how the "Remember the duck" story relates to the lies of Satan.