The True Disciple-Learning to Forgive (The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant)

Text: Matthew 6:14-15

Scripture Reading: Matthew 18: 21-35

Introduction: The importance of right personal relationships!

          I.   The magnitude of the debt (Matthew 18:23-25)

                A. An impossible sum.

                B. Ephesians 2:1

          II.   The Forgiveness of the debt (Matthew 18:26-27).

                A. A plea to forgive.

                B. The greatness of God’s mercy.

          III.   The terms of forgiveness (Matthew 18:28-34).

                A.

                B.

                C.

                D.

         “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; that you may be the children of your Father which is in heaven”    (Matthew 5:44-45).