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March 19, 2023October 29, 2024

The Unfortunate Eternal End Of The Unforgiving Heart

– PARABLES OF JESUS –
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Unforgiving Heart)

Simon Peter once asked the Lord how often he should forgive one who sinned against him. Thinking himself charitable, he put forth seven times as a good number. Recall, Jesus told him,

I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. (Matthew 18:11-13)

November 13, 2022November 3, 2024

The Parable of the Two Debtors: A Powerful Lesson on Forgiveness

– PARABLES OF JESUS –
The Parable of the Two Debtors

Simon the Pharisee invited Jesus to his home for a meal. As He sat at the table, a woman, simply identified as a sinner came in. Some have tried to identify her as Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:2), but the text does not infer this. Her name is not as important as what she did. Simon withheld some basic courtesies from the Lorrd – he did not wash His feet, give Him a kiss, nor anoint His head. However, the woman whom Simon called a sinner (Luke 7:39) did all of these for the Lord (Luke 7:44-46).