Theosis 06 June Issue 2019

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theosismagazine@gmail.com “I tell you: Not seven times, but seventy-seven times [...]” Matthew 18:22 18 | Theosis - Transformation - Issue n o 1 | June 2019
theosismagazine@gmail.com Jesus, Peter & Forgiveness: A Gospel-centered Perspective We are all familiar with the beginning of the narrative in Matthew 18:21-35: Peter approaching Jesus with the question: “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” (v. 21). It is not hard to imagine, looking at the way Peter shapes and frames his question, what was going on in his mind. What is a little more challenging, perhaps, is to imagine Peter’s feelings and thoughts after Jesus’ unsettling answer: “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” (v. 22). Was Peter frustrated by Jesus’ words? Discouraged? Perplexed? Silent? We can only infer a possible reaction, since the episode is silent on this detail of the narrative. It is an eloquent silence because it emphasizes Jesus’ answer even more and keeps the attention focused not so much on Peter but on Jesus. The article offers original insights regarding Jesus’ answer to Peter, digging deeper than the ‘standard’ understanding of Jesus words as an invitation to forgive without limits. Making use (deliberately or not) of a hermeneutical Jewish principle known as Stringing Pearls, or in Hebrew ‘Gezerah Shevah’ (Comparison of Equals – Scripture interprets Scripture Theosis - Transformation - Issue n o 1 | June 2019 | 19
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