The Video "Transgression"
In the Bible, transgression is used to describe a violation of what or the betrayal of what?
violation of trust or betrayal of a relationship
How much did the first slave owe and what did that amount represent?
10,000 talents - an amount that could never be paid back
What is this parable about?
Forgiveness
Where does forgiveness begin?
in the heart
What are parables?
Stories used to describe how things worked in the kingdom of God (kingdom of heaven)
Give an example of a transgression
your neighbor or family stealing from you
How did the master treat the slave?
showed mercy and forgave the debt he couldn't pay back
In the parable, who does the master represent?
God
What forgiveness is NOT
being a doormat or condoning what the person does
Why did Jesus speak in parables?
To reveal who he was and his mission
According to the Bible, who is guilty of transgression?
All of humanity
What did the first slave actually deserve and why?
He deserved to be sold because he had accrued a debt he couldn't pay back?
In the parable, who do the slaves represent?
humans
What forgiveness IS
it's a choice to release them of the "debt" and work towards letting go of hard feelings, as well as a willingness to reconcile
Many parables begin with the ____________ of _____________ is like.....
Kingdom
Heaven
How did God respond to humanity's transgression?
Sent Jesus so we can be forgiven
How much did the second slave owe and what did that amount represent?
100 denarii - an amount that could be paid back
What does the debt represent?
The first 2 steps towards forgiveness
prepare your heart and go talk to them
What is the Kingdom of Heaven?
Describes God's rule and reign (also includes the church)
How does God expect you to respond when someone transgresses against you?
forgive
How did the slave treat his fellow slave?
didn't show mercy or forgive
What does Jesus want his listeners to learn from the parable?
God had shown mercy and forgiveness to them so they should show mercy and forgiveness to others
How is forgiveness different from reconciliation?
forgiveness only involves 1 person while reconciliation involves 2
1 Talent equals how many year's wages
15