1. Word Picture #3 The Cancelling of a Debt

2. Since the end of 2008, banks have forgiven loans for 25% of the population.

3. Luke 1:76-77 76 And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, 77to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, Word Picture #3 The Cancelling of a Debt People John the Baptist Jesus

4. Matt. 3:1; 11:11, 12; 14:2, 8; 16:14; 17:13; Mark 6:14, 24, 25; 8:28; Luke 7:20, 33; 9:19 See John 1. The Role of John the Baptist

5. John the Baptist Zechariah's Song John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” The Role of John the Baptist

6. Luke 1:76-77 76 And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, The Role of John the Baptist Joyful Parent Unique Child Luke 1:13-15 (Birth Announcement) Malachi 4:5 (Link to Elijah) Matthew 3:2 REPENT!

7. Luke 1:76-77 77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, The Message of Forgiveness Spiritual Powerful dismiss, release, pardon, forgive, free

8. Mathew 18:21-35 (see vs. 27) “The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.” The Message of Forgiveness

9. 1.Our debt is beyond our ability to repay. (Romans 3:23) Phone Bill $218 trillion Telekom Malaysia April of 2006

10. The Message of Forgiveness 1.Our debt is beyond our ability to repay. (Romans 3:23) 2.Our debt has been paid in full by the death of Jesus. (Romans 3:24)

11. The Message of Forgiveness

12. 1.Our debt is beyond our ability to repay. (Romans 3:23) 2.Our debt has been paid in full by the death of Jesus. (Romans 3:24) 3.Forgiveness follows repentance. (1 John 1:9) 4.When we experience forgiveness from God we express it to others. (Matthew 6:14-15)

13. Word Picture #3 The Cancelling of a Debt COME Lord Jesus: I need a fresh experience of your grace and forgiveness. G.O.S.P.E.L.