SCF New Believer’s Course
Quiet Times with God + Forgiveness
Build a daily rhythm with God and practise forgiveness with wisdom and healthy boundaries.
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Lesson 3 video
The summary and anchor points below are an accessible written companion. Open the video on YouTube for its available player captions, or contact SCF for an accessible alternative.
In this lesson
The central idea
A quiet time is an unhurried rhythm of Scripture, reflection and prayer. Forgiveness is also part of following Jesus: releasing revenge to God while recognising that trust, contact and safety may require wise boundaries.
Key Scripture
A life rooted in God’s Word grows steadily over time.
God’s Word nourishes the whole person.
We can confess honestly and receive God’s forgiveness.
Forgiveness releases revenge to God; it does not require pretending harm was acceptable.
See the lesson clearly
A daily rhythm and a wise path.
Forgiveness can mean
- Releasing revenge to God
- Naming harm honestly
- Choosing a process, sometimes repeatedly
Forgiveness does not automatically mean
- Immediate trust
- Continued unsafe contact
- Removing wise boundaries or consequences
Reflect or discuss
Pause before moving on.
Write a few honest notes, or use these questions with a friend, Life Group leader or pastor.
- When and where could you create a realistic quiet-time rhythm?
- Which step of SOAP will help you slow down?
- Is there a forgiveness conversation that would benefit from pastoral support and safe boundaries?
Keep the notes
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Use the original SCF study material alongside the web summary.
Your next step
You do not need to process difficult things alone.
For prayer, wise pastoral support or help thinking about safe next steps, begin a private conversation.