… as we forgive those who sin against us …”
Continuing our series based on each phrase in the Lord’s Prayer, we’re considering “… as we forgive those who sin against us …” Pray for God’s help as you read Matthew 18:21-35.
Compare what the servant asks for and what he gets (verses 26-27). How should this affect the servant? What effect does it have? What is motivating the servant in verse 28?
How do you think the master should respond in verse 32-34?
When are we unforgiving to others? Why do we find forgiveness so hard? Does the parable help us see forgiveness rightly?
Pray for forgiveness from God for our unforgiving attitudes. Pray for our hearts to be changed by an understanding of God’s forgiving grace to us.
Please also pray … for our church to grow to maturity:
For our church to be speaking the truth to each other in love so that we grow to become the mature body of Christ our Head (Eph 4:15)
For all our relationships to help us grow together in love and maturity.
For us to be a welcoming community that reaches out to those around us with the word of life.