Does the word ‘forgive’ make you cringe? If you have been hurt, neglected, abused it is not an easy word.

Jesus’ disciples were beginning to understand that forgiveness was a necessity. They heard Jesus talk about it on more than one occasion. But how was it going to work with Jesus? The religious leaders said that you should forgive three times, but you did not have to on the fourth.

So Peter asks the question,

“Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” (Matthew 18:21 NIV)

That seemed reasonable. It was double plus one of what the religious leaders proposed. What do you think Jesus?

Jesus did not work in a religious manner. He was not about lists, rules, regulations and limits. While his followers wanted to formulate his teaching, his response pointed them to a story.

Join us on Sunday as we study a parable about forgiveness. Maybe you have a friend that needs to hear this story, invite them to come with you.