opps. Matt 18
Another great chapter all about the kingdom. It starts with the disciples argueing about who is greatest . . . could they have missed the point any more?
Jesus' response is the chapter beginning with little children are the greatest. When a little child is lost the shepherd leaves the rest because the "little ones" are the of greatest importance in the Kingdom.
And then it talks about forgiveness . . . the parable that is told reminds me of the Lord's prayer, "forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." Again there is a connection made with God treating us in the manor we treat others. God starts with forgiving, and being merciful, but if it doesn't change are life, and we are not merciful in return, how can we expect mercy from God. Living in the Kingdom is about living as Jesus would live. Loving, forgiving, and caring for the least.
Jesus' response is the chapter beginning with little children are the greatest. When a little child is lost the shepherd leaves the rest because the "little ones" are the of greatest importance in the Kingdom.
And then it talks about forgiveness . . . the parable that is told reminds me of the Lord's prayer, "forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." Again there is a connection made with God treating us in the manor we treat others. God starts with forgiving, and being merciful, but if it doesn't change are life, and we are not merciful in return, how can we expect mercy from God. Living in the Kingdom is about living as Jesus would live. Loving, forgiving, and caring for the least.
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