MenuThe story summary and questions were written in a way that makes it possible to use a New Testament reference in place of the Urantia reference. A selected chapter from a 1932 book, Treasure-House of the Living Religions, supports a spiritual theme that is found within the story. Children will use a one page handout that includes a coloring picture.
The Urantia Book
Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother. Jesus told him to forgive not just seven times but many more times. Then, Jesus told a parable about a servant who owed his king a large sum of money. He begged for patience in paying back the debt. The king heard this, had mercy on him, and forgave all his debt. Later, that same servant refused to forgive someone who owed him a small amount of money. When the king found out about this, he sent the servant to jail.
What can we learn about forgiveness in this story? What does it mean to have mercy on someone? We can remember that Jesus said, “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” He also said, “Freely you have received, freely give.”
Thou art a God ready to pardon,
Gracious and merciful and of great kindness. (Judaism)
Be ye kind one to another, tender-
Hearted, forgiving one another,
Even as God hath forgiven you. (Christianity)
