EXTENDING FORGIVENESS
(King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 49)
February 14, 2021
Matthew 18:21–35
Q&A w/ JESUS– Mt 18:21-22
THE STORY– Mt 18:23-35
The example of the king/master:
“Took pity “- God Initiates forgiveness
“Canceled the debt”- Forgiveness is free but it’s expensive
TRUTHS ABOUT FORGIVING:
Forgiving doesn’t mean…
… excusing the offense
… not remembering
… necessarily trusting again
… removing all consequences
… reconciliation
Forgiving…
… allows God to handle the justice
… gives others what God gave me