Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Matthew 18:23-25

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:29-31 “He gives strength to those who are tired and more power to those who are weak. Even children become tired and need to rest, and young people trip and fall. But the people who trust the Lord will become strong again. They will rise up as an eagle in the sky; they will run and not need rest; they will walk and not become tired.” (NCV)

#1–The extra milers–Matthew 5:4 & Matthew 18:21-22

#2–Part I–Matthew 18:23-25–

          An unimaginable debt–

          Compassion & Forgiveness–

#3–Part II–Matthew 18:26-27

          Debt forgiven.

#4–Part III–Matthew 18:28-34

Take-a-ways from Part III:

• Our debt, our sin, is something we cannot pay.
• We should always be willing to extend forgiveness.
• This eliminates the question of whether we can or should forgive.

#5–Part IV–Matthew 18:35

          Heart–Our emotions, our will, our intellect, our choices, and our thoughts.

Here are some questions for you to consider:

• What if God treated you the way you treat those who offend you?
• Would he stay away from you?
• Would he not show up because you were going to be there?
• Would he not talk to you?
• Would he not listen to you?
• Would he go the other way when he saw you coming?
• Would he try to make you feel guilty?

Matthew 6:14-15–