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GOT BAGGAGE?
The Weight of The Past | Part 1
Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
April 26, 2026

We all carry baggage—but some of it is heavier than we realize. In “The Weight of the Past,” we’ll confront how unresolved hurt quietly shapes our lives—physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Left unaddressed, it doesn’t stay behind us—it takes control of us. But there is a way forward. Join us this Sunday as we begin the journey of identifying what we’re carrying and taking the first step toward the freedom God intends for us.

Discussion Questions

OBSERVATION (Understanding the Text/Message)

1. What stood out to you most from this message? Why do you think it resonated?

2. How does the message describe the impact of unresolved hurt across the five areas: physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and psychological?

3. According to Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18, why is forgiveness not about setting limits but removing them altogether?

INTERPRETATION (Digging Deeper)

4. The message suggests that “bitterness always remembers details.” Why do you think painful memories tend to replay more than positive ones?

5. What does it mean that resentment can “bind you” to the person who hurt you? Have you seen that dynamic play out in real life?

6. The distinction between “this happened to me” vs. “this moved through me” is significant. How does each perspective shape a person’s identity and future?

REFLECTION (Personal Application)
7. Is there a situation or person that came to mind during the message that you may need to forgive? What makes that difficult?

8. In what ways might holding onto a hurt be affecting your life right now (stress, relationships, outlook, spiritual life)?

9. Do you tend to define yourself more by your wounds or by what God has done for you? Why?

APPLICATION (Next Steps)

10. What is one practical step you can take this week toward releasing a past hurt (prayer, conversation, reframing your thinking, seeking counsel)?

11. The prayer “Lord, make me willing to be willing” was suggested—how might that become a starting point for you?

12. How can this group support one another in moving toward forgiveness and freedom in the weeks ahead?