The power of a story. Stories move us, do unique things to our brains when we listen and can engage us for a longer time than any lecture. We know this from modern studies of the brain, but the ancients knew the power of story. And the greatest man who ever lived also knew the impact of story. Jesus would tell parables to teach great spiritual truths. He would tell stories to move the hearts of his listeners. Today we are going to hear one of those stories, one of the parables Jesus told to teach His disciples. Today, we will hear a story that will teach us the importance of forgiveness and how forgiving others is a sign that you are a true follower of Jesus. The power of story and the power of forgiveness come together in this parable from Matthew 18.