Teach Us to Pray – Part 4

Matthew 18

1-5 –

6-9 –

10-14 –

15-20 –

21-35 –

A Tale of 2 Servants

And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

“True forgiveness deals with the past, all of the past, to make the future possible.”

– Desmond Tutu, No Future Without Forgiveness

 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Head

• How does Jesus answer Peter’s question about how many times he should forgive someone? What does his response mean?
• Jesus tells a parable about an unforgiving servant. As a group, retell this story in your own words. Give specific attention to the debts and attitudes/actions of the servants.

Heart

“True forgiveness deals with the past, all of the past, to make the future possible.” – Desmond Tutu, No Future Without Forgiveness

• How does considering the amount you’ve been forgiven by God impact your willingness to forgive others?
• Have you noticed any ways a lack of forgiveness in your life has impacted your life?
• How have you experienced the power of forgiveness to make the future possible? Share a time this happened in your life.

Hands

• If there is someone you have not forgiven, consider the costs associated with not forgiving them. Are you willing to assume the debt and forgive them even when the cost feels high? What are the costs and benefits of choosing to forgive or not forgive?

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