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Forgiveness: Key To…. Matthew 18:21-35. Forgiveness: Key To A Fresh Start! . Message Thesis: Forgiveness is a choice. Message Objective : To show how to deal with situations where forgiveness is difficult. Matthew 18:21-35 . In this passage we see:. The Percentage The Problem
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Forgiveness: Key To…. Matthew 18:21-35
Forgiveness: Key To A Fresh Start! Message Thesis:Forgiveness is a choice. Message Objective: To show how to deal with situations where forgiveness is difficult.
In this passage we see: • The Percentage • The Problem • The Parable • The Price
Matthew 18:21 The Percentage: What is Peter’s question? 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Matthew 18:22 The Problem A Surprising Answer 22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
Matthew 18:23-35 The Parable
For Our Understanding: Forgive, Forgiveness: To excuse for a fault or an offense; pardon. To renounce anger or resentment against. To absolve from payment of (a debt, for example).
For Our Understanding: Mercy: compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion or benevolence. The disposition or discretionary power to be compassionate or forbearing. An act of kindness, compassion, or favor.
Mark 11:24-26 The Price Overall lesson of the parable: God does not forgive the unforgiving!
Forgiveness: Key To…. Matthew 18:21-35