“‘Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.’“
“‘If you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.’”
9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
“Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?”
“I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”
32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
1. God’s forgiveness is selfless.
“Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”
- God’s forgiveness is unlimited.
- God’s forgiveness is repeated.
22The faithful love of the Lord never ends![1]
His mercies never cease.
23Great is his faithfulness;
his mercies begin afresh each morning.
Translation notes (1)
- 3:22 As in Syriac version; Hebrew reads of the Lord keeps us from destruction.
4. God’s forgiveness is unfair.
“When I saw the image of my father in his face, my enemy became my brother.”
Ministry & Giving
- Accepted Christ
- 381
- Participated in Baptism
- 382
| Period | Needed | Given |
|---|---|---|
| Week | $456,363 | $464,134 |
| Year | $16,885,432 | $16,859,565 |
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