Great Questions Of The Bible

Ep. 2 The Grip of Unforgiveness

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What happens when we let resentment take root in the dark places of our souls? In this episode of Great Questions of the Bible, host Patrick Hansen dives into one of the most relatable and challenging questions ever asked of Jesus—Peter’s query: "How many times should I forgive my brother or sister?"

While Peter thought doubling the traditional rabbinical standard to seven times was magnanimous, Jesus shattered expectations with a radical call to forgive seventy times seven. We unpack the stark contrast between the world's transactional way of forgiving—which demands a "pound of flesh" through silent treatments and cutting remarks—and the liberating, heart-level mercy of the Kingdom. Through the lens of Moses' ancient law, the striking Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, and a moving story of a young man retracing his late father's footsteps, this episode invites you to slow down, breathe, and discover how true forgiveness breaks the tightening grip of bitterness to set your soul free.

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