Sermon Notes

The Gift Of Forgiveness

Matthew 18:21-35

1. An UNMISTAKABLE DIRECTIVE.  (vs. 21-22)

• A Question of the Span of Forgiveness. (21)
• The Quota Stated for Forgiveness. (22)

2. An UNPAID DEBT  (vs. 23-25)

• A Heavenly Metaphor. (23)
• A Hopeless Mess. (24-25)

3. An UNMERITED DELIVERANCE  (vs. 26-27)

• A Chastened Attitude. (26)
• A Cancelled Account. (27)

4. An UNJUST DECISION  (vs.28-31)

• A Serious Case of Amnesia. (28-30)
• Some Concerned Associates. (31)

5. An UNYIELDING DECREE  (vs. 32-35)

• You Pluck what you Plant. (32-34)
• There is Punishment if we don’t Pardon. (35)

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