The Tough Task of Forgiveness

Luke 17:1-10

1. The unforgiving heart: wounded and not healed.
1. Perhaps the most difficult issue for middle-aged folks
2. Context is King! (Always interpret in context)
1. Jesus is aiming at the heart. This passage and the next are in contrast. God does not want a demanding heart, but a thankful heart.
3. Key question: how?
1. The nature of personal sin (vss. 1-2)
1. Notice: it will come!
2. The importance of authentic repentance and forgiveness (vss. 3-4)
3. This is really, really hard! (vss. 5-6) We believe, help our unbelief!
4. Jesus does not let us off the hook! Parable explained
1. The call is to repentance and forgiveness. The emphasis is on forgiveness.
2. The forgiving heart: wounded but loved into healing

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