Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants.

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt.

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

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of the Greatest

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Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants.

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt.

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18, mc 18.1-19.1, vv. 18.23-27

Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants. [KOH Hebraism for

God]

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt.

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18, mc 18.1-19.1, vv. 18.23-27

Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants.

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt.

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18, mc 18.1-19.1, vv. 18.23-27

Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants. [100-thousand; many millions]

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt.

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18, mc 18.1-19.1, vv. 18.23-27

Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants. [100-thousand; many millions]

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt.

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18, mc 18.1-19.1, vv. 18.23-27

Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants.

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt. [worshipped (obeisance)]

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18, mc 18.1-19.1, vv. 18.23-27

Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants.

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt.

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18, mc 18.1-19.1, vv. 18.23-27

Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants.

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt.

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18, mc 18.1-19.1, vv. 18.23-27

Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants.

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt. [moved w/ compassion

(sympathy)]

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18, mc 18.1-19.1, vv. 18.23-27

Matthew 18.23-2723 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to

settle accounts with his servants.

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand

talents was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the

master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he

had be sold to repay the debt. [moved w/ compassion

(sympathy)]

26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he

begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took

pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18, mc 18.1-19.1, vv. 18.23-27

Thankful for his burden being absolved…

How should

the forgiven servant respond?

What is the proper

ethical (moral)

thing to do?

Ephesians 4.30-3230 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were

sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and

anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be

kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just

as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4, mc 4.17-5.14, vv. 4.30-32

Ephesians 4.30-3230 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were

sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and

anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be

kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just

as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4, mc 4.17-5.14, vv. 4.30-32

Ephesians 4.30-3230 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were

sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and

anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be

kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just

as in Christ God forgave you.

How did God forgive you?

Ephesians 4, mc 4.17-5.14, vv. 4.30-32

Ephesians 4.30-3230 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were

sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and

anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be

kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just

as in Christ God forgave you.

How did God forgive you?

God is like a king who took pity on you;

canceled your debt and let you go.

Ephesians 4, mc 4.17-5.14, vv. 4.30-32

Forgive

the act of forgiveness is

one of the greatest gifts

you can receive or give

John 20.23

ForgiveOwe God forgiveness of others

Matthew 18.32-34

the act of forgiveness is

one of the greatest gifts

you can receive or give

John 20.23

ForgiveOwe God forgiveness of others

Matthew 18.32-34

Forgiveness is from the heartMatthew 18.35

the act of forgiveness is

one of the greatest gifts

you can receive or give

John 20.23

ForgiveOwe God forgiveness of others

Matthew 18.32-34

Forgiveness is from the heartMatthew 18.35

Forgive as God through Christforgave you

the act of forgiveness is

one of the greatest gifts

you can receive or give

John 20.23

ForgiveOwe God forgiveness of others

Matthew 18.32-34

Forgiveness is from the heartMatthew 18.35

Forgive as God through Christforgave you

Forgive when people askMatt. 18.28-29, Luke 17.1-4

the act of forgiveness is

one of the greatest gifts

you can receive or give

John 20.23

ForgiveOwe God forgiveness of others

Matthew 18.32-34

Forgiveness is from the heartMatthew 18.35

Forgive as God through Christforgave you

Forgive when people askMatt. 18.28-29, Luke 17.1-4

Forgive when people don’t askLuke 23.34, Acts 7.59-60

the act of forgiveness is

one of the greatest gifts

you can receive or give

John 20.23

ForgiveOwe God forgiveness of others

Matthew 18.32-34

Forgiveness is from the heartMatthew 18.35

Forgive as God through Christforgave you

Forgive when people askMatt. 18.28-29, Luke 17.1-4

Forgive when people don’t askLuke 23.34, Acts 7.59-60

Is there anyoneyou have not forgiven?

the act of forgiveness is

one of the greatest gifts

you can receive or give

John 20.23

Endnotes

Lesson: One of the Greatest Gifts

Presented: February 21, 2010

Author: Raymond Harris www.raymondharris.com

All Scripture Quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version; used from www.biblegateway.com.

“Ten Thousand Talents.” The Message (MSG) translates as “hundred thousand dollars;” The Completed Jewish Bible (CJB) translates as “millions of dollars.” Matthew 18.24 (KJV)

“Hundred pence.” NIV and ESV translates “hundred denarii;” MSG translates “ten dollars;” CJB translates “tiny sum.” Matthew 18.28 (KJV)

“Fell on his knees.” The King James (KJV) translates as “worshipped.” Matthew 18.26

“Obeisance.” “a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture.” Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 20 Feb. 2010. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/obeisance>.

“Took pity.” The KJV translates as “moved with compassion.” Matthew 18.27

“Compassion.” Strong’s Greek Definitions; also means “to feel sympathy” (G4697), e-sword version 8.0.6.

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