The Unforgiven Debtor: Forgive others and receive forgiveness

Matthew 6:14-15 | “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Mark 11:25 | But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.”

Luke 6:37 | “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.

• What do all three of these verses say about forgiveness?

• How is our forgiveness of others connected to God’s forgiveness of us?

• Why is it so important to God that we forgive others? What are the consequences of unforgiveness (for others and for us)?