Verse of the week · Week of September 26, 2027
The parables: the unforgiving servant and the publican
Sunday's verse is Matthew 18:33; Wednesday's companion is Luke 18:13. Print the bulletin insert for your church, the cards for a midweek group, or just keep one on the fridge.
Sunday September 26, 2027
“Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?”
Matthew 18:33
Wednesday September 29, 2027 · companion
“And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.”
Luke 18:13
Print it for your church or group
Everything here is free to reproduce: bulletin inserts, handouts, slides, newsletters. Letter or A4. Use card stock for the cards if you have it.
Matthew 18:33 · King James Version
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
The whole parable in one question. The servant had been forgiven ten thousand talents and would not forgive a hundred pence.
- Question
- How much have you been forgiven, and how much are you holding?
- This week
- Release one small debt.
Wednesday · Luke 18:13
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
The tax collector would not even lift his eyes. Seven words of prayer: God be merciful to me a sinner.
Use it at your church
One printed sheet reaches a whole congregation. Here is the simplest way to use this week's verse:
- Print the bulletin insert, cut it down the middle, and tuck one into each bulletin.
- Print the verse cards on card stock for the welcome table or a Wednesday group.
- Share the Sunday card image on your church's page or in the newsletter.
Free for church, class, and personal use. No permission or attribution needed beyond the web address on the card.
Daily Blessing
This is the same verse players unlock in The Official Bible Solitaire® this Sunday. Win the Daily Blessing game, earn the verse. Free to play.
