The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, as told in Matthew 18:21-35, illustrates Jesus’ teaching on the necessity of boundless forgiveness, depicting a servant who, after being forgiven a massive debt by his king, refuses to forgive a minor debt owed to him by another, leading to his punishment by the king who revokes his mercy in response to the servant’s lack of compassion.
The Book of Malachi serves as a poignant reminder of God’s fidelity and the expectations He sets for His followers, paving the way for New Testament teachings and the coming of John the Baptist as the “messenger” foretold in the prophecies.