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The Unforgiving Servant
The Unforgiving Servant
Students may read Matthew 18:21-35
Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother. Jesus told him to forgive not just seven times but many more times. Then, Jesus told a parable about a servant who owed his king a large sum of money. He begged for patience in paying back the debt. The king heard this, had mercy on him, and forgave all his debt. Later, that same servant refused to forgive someone who owed him a small amount of money. When the king found out about this, he sent the servant to jail.
Discussion Questions
What can we learn about forgiveness in this story? What does it mean to have mercy on someone? We can remember that Jesus said, “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” He also said, “Freely you have received, freely give.”
