Avoiding the Tormentors
Scripture Verses
Matthew 18:23-35
Outline
Forgiveness is unfathomable because it is not normal or natural or easy. Forgiveness is divine.
The King’s Willingness to Forgive
- God
- Holy and Righteous
- Willing to forgive
- Makes forgiveness possible
- Pays the price of forgiveness
- Forgives those who accept the payment
- Us
- We fall short
- We are sinners
- We are indebted
- Penalty is death
- How big is this debt?
- Annual taxed revenue by the Roman government of Idumea, Judea, Samaria, and Galilee – 900 talents
- Talent – the largest unit of weight measurement used by the Hebrews
- Ten thousand – the highest rounded number
- But…
- Romans 6:23
- 1 Timothy 1:15-16
- Two Kinds of Forgiveness
- Eternal forgiveness
- Daily cleansing
- Principle
- Ephesians 4:32
- Colossians 3:13
The Servant’s Unwillingness to Forgive
- “Forgiveness reflects the highest human virtue, because it so clearly reflects the character of God.” – John MacArthur
- God
- Forgiving
- Willing
- Available
- Us
- Huge debt
- Jesus paid our debt
- Must accept payment
- Once forgiven – be willing to forgive
- Goal of Christlikeness
- Forgiveness emulates the Father
- Forgiving exercises God’s love and forgiveness
- Forgiveness is God-like
Forgiveness
- Breaks down barriers
- Promotes unity
- Restores relationships
- Provides peace
- Releases hurt, anxiety, and bitterness
The Tormentors
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