Peter asked Jesus, “How many times should I forgive someone? Seven times?”
Jesus said, “Not seven times. Seventy times seven!” That means keep on forgiving.
Then Jesus told a story about a man who was forgiven a huge debt by a king, but wouldn't forgive his friend a tiny debt. Jesus said, “God has forgiven you so much. Forgive others too!”
Key Verse
I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.Matthew 18:22, ESV
Talk About It
Is there someone you need to forgive?
Story Questions
What did Peter ask?
How many times to forgive
How many times did Jesus say to forgive?
Seventy times seven
What did the forgiven servant do wrong?
Wouldn't forgive his friend
Try This Today
Write down something someone did that hurt you, pray about it, then tear it up as a sign you forgive them.
Pray Together
God, you've forgiven me so much. Help me forgive others too. Amen.