And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
Matthew 18:34 KJV
"Tormentor" in this verse is an officer of the court. Being "delivered to the tormentor" means being put into the custody of that officer. Other translations render it as "jailor".
This is essentially the same meaning as being placed "under the law". When you read that phrase in Paul's letters, he is talking about this concept: being placed under the authority of the law to punish, not being obligated to obey the law.
This coming week, 31 December 2023-6 January 2024 (19-25 Tevet 5784), the Bible reading plan covers Shemot (Names).
31 Dec Exodus 1:1-17 1 Kings 7:1-39 Luke 1:39-56 Psalm 42:1-11
01 Jan Exodus 1:18-2:10 1 Kings 7:40-8:30 Luke 1:57-80 Psalm 43:1-5
02 Jan Exodus 2:11-25 1 Kings 8:31-9:9 Luke 2:1-18 Psalm 44:1-8
03 Jan Exodus 3:1-15 1 Kings 9:10-10:23 Luke 2:19-35 Psalm 44:9-19
04 Jan Exodus 3:16-4:17 1 Kings 10:24-11:40 Luke 2:36-52 Psalm 44:20-26
05 Jan Exodus 4:18-31 1 Kings 11:41-12:33 Luke 3:1-20 Psalm 45:1-17
06 Jan Exodus 5:1-6:1 Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23 Luke 3:21-38 Proverbs 8:1-12
The complete annual Bible reading plan for 2023-24 (Hebrew year 5784) is available at this link:
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../12/29/weekly-bible-
This coming week, 31 December 2023-6 January 2024 (19-25 Tevet 5784), the Bible reading plan covers Shemot (Names).
31 Dec Exodus 1:1-17 1 Kings 7:1-39 Luke 1:39-56 Psalm 42:1-11
01 Jan Exodus 1:18-2:10 1 Kings 7:40-8:30 Luke 1:57-80 Psalm 43:1-5
02 Jan Exodus 2:11-25 1 Kings 8:31-9:9 Luke 2:1-18 Psalm 44:1-8
03 Jan Exodus 3:1-15 1 Kings 9:10-10:23 Luke 2:19-35 Psalm 44:9-19
04 Jan Exodus 3:16-4:17 1 Kings 10:24-11:40 Luke 2:36-52 Psalm 44:20-26
05 Jan Exodus 4:18-31 1 Kings 11:41-12:33 Luke 3:1-20 Psalm 45:1-17
06 Jan Exodus 5:1-6:1 Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23 Luke 3:21-38 Proverbs 8:1-12
The complete annual Bible reading plan for 2023-24 (Hebrew year 5784) is available at this link:
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../12/29/weekly-bible-
"Seventy times seven" in Matthew 18:22 isn't a literal limit to forgiveness. The specific numbers are irrelevant. The point is that we shouldn't keep track of offenses. 10,000 talents in v24 was meant to convey the sense of an unpayable debt, a debtor without hope.
The debt we owe God is unpayable, beyond human comprehension, yet He forgives those who plead His mercy. There is nothing anyone can owe you that remotely compares to what God has forgiven you. If we're unwilling to forgive our brother a pittance, why should God forgive us a fortune?
See Matthew 18:22-35.
What would you do if a war started in the foreign country where you and your family were vacationing? The Spear Family of Teshuva Music now know exactly what they would do. They were in Israel celebrating Sukkot when the Hamas invasion happened on October 7, 2023. In this second part of our conversation, Sam, Angela, Jonathan, Caleb, and Cyndie Spear tell us what happened, how they were able to help meet needs in the community where they were staying, and how they were able to get on a flight home to Tennessee.
Teshuva have been blessing us with their music for many years, We hear three more of their original songs in this podcast. We also hear from Barry Phillips and David Jones about the Power of Blessing.
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../12/25/reunion-roadm
What would you do if a war started in the foreign country where you and your family were vacationing? The Spear Family of Teshuva Music now know exactly what they would do. They were in Israel celebrating Sukkot when the Hamas invasion happened on October 7, 2023. In this second part of our conversation, Sam, Angela, Jonathan, Caleb, and Cyndie Spear tell us what happened, how they were able to help meet needs in the community where they were staying, and how they were able to get on a flight home to Tennessee.
Teshuva have been blessing us with their music for many years, We hear three more of their original songs in this podcast. We also hear from Barry Phillips and David Jones about the Power of Blessing.
https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../12/25/reunion-roadm
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6 ESV
A God-fearing father teaches his children to be the same, and they teach their children. God-fearing grandchildren are like a victory laurel wreath to a man, confirming in the eyes of all others that he has done well. In turn, the inheritance of righteousness that he has passed on to his children will bring them honor in the eyes of both God and man.