2. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go. Scripture Reading

3. One of the Greatest Gifts

4. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The 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

5. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The 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

6. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The 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

7. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The 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

8. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The 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

9. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The 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

10. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The 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

11. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The 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

12. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The 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

13. Matthew 18.23-27 23 "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. 25 Since 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.' 27 The 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

14. Thankful for his burden being absolved… How should the forgiven servant respond? What is the proper ethical (moral) thing to do?

15. Ephesians 4.30-32 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be 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

16. Ephesians 4.30-32 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be 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

17. Ephesians 4.30-32 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be 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

18. Ephesians 4.30-32 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be 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

19. Forgive the act of forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you can receive or give John 20.23

20. Forgive Owe 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

21. Forgive Owe God forgiveness of others Matthew 18.32-34 Forgiveness is from the heart Matthew 18.35 the act of forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you can receive or give John 20.23

22. Forgive Owe God forgiveness of others Matthew 18.32-34 Forgiveness is from the heart Matthew 18.35 Forgive as God through Christ forgave you the act of forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you can receive or give John 20.23

23. Forgive Owe God forgiveness of others Matthew 18.32-34 Forgiveness is from the heart Matthew 18.35 Forgive as God through Christ forgave you Forgive when people ask Matt. 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

24. Forgive Owe God forgiveness of others Matthew 18.32-34 Forgiveness is from the heart Matthew 18.35 Forgive as God through Christ forgave you Forgive when people ask Matt. 18.28-29, Luke 17.1-4 Forgive when people don’t ask Luke 23.34, Acts 7.59-60 the act of forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you can receive or give John 20.23

25. Forgive Owe God forgiveness of others Matthew 18.32-34 Forgiveness is from the heart Matthew 18.35 Forgive as God through Christ forgave you Forgive when people ask Matt. 18.28-29, Luke 17.1-4 Forgive when people don’t ask Luke 23.34, Acts 7.59-60 Is there anyone you have not forgiven? the act of forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you can receive or give John 20.23

26. Endnotes Lesson:One of the Greatest Gifts Presented: February 21, 2010 Author: Raymond Harriswww.raymondharris.com All Scripture Quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version; used from www.biblegateway.com.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..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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