Matthew 18 · Grade 3

Forgive Again and Again

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Read the Story

The disciples asked Jesus who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus set a little child among them. He said that whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest. Jesus warned us not to lead little ones into sin.

Jesus told about a shepherd with a hundred sheep. If one goes astray, he leaves the ninety-nine to look for it. He rejoices more over that one than over the ninety-nine. The Father does not want one of these little ones to be lost.

Peter asked, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?" Jesus said, "I don't tell you until seven times, but, until seventy times seven." Then He told a story. A servant was forgiven a huge debt. But he would not forgive a small one. God wants us to forgive from our hearts. He has forgiven us so much.

Memory Verse

Jesus said to him, “I don’t tell you until seven times, but, until seventy times seven.

Matthew 18:22 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

Who did Jesus say is the greatest in the Kingdom?
What does the shepherd do when one sheep goes astray?
What is the Father's will for His little ones?
How many times did Jesus tell Peter to forgive?
Why should we forgive others?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Jesus said to go to a friend alone when they hurt you. How can you talk to someone instead of telling everyone else?
Who can you look out for who feels left out?