Introduction

• Matthew 18:21-35

  
  

Bitterness. This comes from a word that means “sharp” and has the idea of bearing a grudge and  being resentful  and angry against someone.

Bitterness is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

- Author unknown-

• Acts 8:23

  
  

Kingdom of Heaven Forgiveness is...

1. Often

• Matthew 18:21-22

• 1 Corinthians 13:5

2. A Picture of God's Forgiveness

• Matthew 18:23-27

• 1 Talent= 15 years of Work; 10,000 Talents=(10,000 x 15yrs) 150,000 years to pay off

• Matthew 18:23-27

• Psalm 103:12

• Psalm 130:3-4

3. A Picture of our Spiritual Condition

• Luke 23:24

• Matthew 18:28-35

• Hebrews 10:30

  
  

Application

Who do you need to forgive?