Forgiveness From the Heart

Have you ever found yourself keeping track of how many times someone has wronged you? Perhaps you've thought, "This is the third time they've done this to me"—as if reaching some magic number would finally justify cutting them off. Peter had the same instinct when he approached Jesus with what he thought was a remarkably generous offer regarding forgiveness. But Jesus' response shattered Peter's entire framework and revealed something shocking about the nature of grace.

This week, we will discover what our forgiveness from God demands of us when others sin against us.