Exegetical note
The saying of Jesus about forgiveness and the loosely connected parable of the unforgiving, forgiven servant work together in this setting to suggest that forgiveness should be both limitless and contagious. Not only should one forgive without ceasing, but one who is forgiven should multiply the mercy by forgiving as well.

Call to Worship
Leader: Let us bless the God of mercy!
People: Let us praise the God of grace!
Leader: For to do wrong is human!
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