Sermon: Graceful dealing—The Heavenly standard
Bible Passage: Matthew 18:21-35
I. This parable was shared by the Lord Jesus in response to a question by Peter (Mt.18:21)
II. Popular Jewish understanding—you may forgive three times (cf. Job 33:29-30)
III. Three things about graceful dealing—The Heavenly standard
1. Forgiveness is important (Col.2: 13,14)
2. Forgiveness is an imperative (Mt.18:32-33; Eph.4:32)
3. The cost of unforgiveness is too great (Mt. 6:12-15, 18:34-35)
IV. What prevents us from being merciful and forgiving?
Take Away:
Make a list of all the people you need to forgive and forgive them from the heart