We're starting a new topic, and I think it's one that touches all our lives. Have you ever forgiven someone? Maybe a friend who said something unkind, or a brother or sister who broke your toy. Take a moment and think about that feeling. Here's an example. Imagine a classmate borrowed your pencil without asking, and then it got lost. You might feel upset, right? What if that classmate says sorry? Can you choose to forgive them? This is from Matthew chapter 18, verses 21 and 22. Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, asked Jesus how many times he should forgive someone. Peter thought maybe seven times was enough. Listen to what Jesus said... Jesus told Peter to forgive 'seventy times seven.' Now, that's not 490 times exactly. Jesus means we should forgive without keeping count. Just like how your mum or dad doesn't count how many times they forgive you — they just do it because they love you. That's the kind of forgiveness Jesus is talking about. What does that really mean? First, it's not a number to count. Second, it means we should always have a heart ready to forgive, even when it's hard. It's about letting go of anger and choosing peace instead. By the end of this lesson, I want each of you to understand what forgiveness truly means. I want us to practice it in our daily lives — at home, at school, with friends and family. Forgiveness is not always easy, but it is a beautiful gift we can give to others — and to ourselves. Think about it: when you forgive, you let go of the heavy feeling in your heart, and you feel lighter. That's God's love working through you. Great job, everyone!
We have come to the final part of our lesson. Our big takeaway: Forgiveness is not about counting how many times someone hurts us. It is always choosing love, just like Jesus showed us. Even if a friend borrows your pencil without asking, or a brother breaks your toy, we forgive because God forgives us first. Here is your challenge: Try to forgive someone today, even if it is hard. Maybe someone said something unkind, or took something that belongs to you. When you forgive, you set your heart free. You don't have to wait until you feel like it – you can choose to forgive because God helps you. Let's close with a prayer. You can pray along in your heart. Dear Jesus, thank you for teaching us to forgive. Please help us to forgive others from our hearts, even when it is difficult. Fill us with your love so we can let go of anger. Amen. Wonderful job today, everyone! You learned a very important lesson. Go and share God's love by forgiving others. See you next time!
