Table Talk: Forgiveness

Forgiveness 

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Forgiveness is central to the life of faith. Admittedly, it is challenging for Christians of all ages to understand and practice. Jesus emphasizes the importance of forgiveness because he knows the effects unforgiveness can have on individuals and communities. There are so many situations within our society that, when not dealt with, can sow the seeds of bitterness and develop into deep, painful wounds. 

In the reading today, from the book of Matthew, students reflected on the story of a servant who had no money to repay debts to his master. When the servant was forgiven of those debts, he didn’t show that same mercy to those who owed him. In this lesson, Jesus reminds of forgiveness and to treat others the way we wish to be treated. 

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Table Talk Questions

1. When have you been forgiven for something hurtful you did or said? How did it feel to be forgiven? When have you forgiven another person?
2. How did the king show mercy on his servant?
3. Why did that servant refuse to show mercy on the servant who owed him?
4. What would Jesus want us to do?
5. What did you learn about forgiveness from this story?

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