The Debt I Couldn't Pay (The Creditor & Two Debtors)

[Intro — Spoken Over Dark Piano and Slow Guitar]

Two men stood owing, neither could pay,
One owed five hundred, one fifty that day.
The creditor looked at them, wiped the slate clean
Who would love the creditor more? What do you think this means.

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[Verse 1 — Rap]

There was a creditor, two men in debt,
One owed five hundred, one fifty instead.
Neither had the money, neither had a way,
Both stood guilty with a bill they couldn't pay.

Then came the moment that changed their ill,
The creditor forgave them, released them from the bill.
No payment, no bargain, no price they could bring,
Just mercy poured out by the grace of the King.

Now tell me, which debtor would love him more?
Which one had debt from ceiling to floor?
Simon answered wisely, the truth on display,
The one with more debt, would love him more that day!

[Pre-Chorus — Building Guitars]

His mercy and grace out on display!
When the Holy God takes my debt away!
I had no ransom, no claim to make,
Yet Christ bore the judgment I could never escape!

[Chorus — Full Hard Rock Anthem]

I had a debt I couldn't pay,
A mountain of sin standing in the way.
But mercy came and broke my chains,
And love poured down like healing rain!

Not by my works, not by my game,
But by God's grace through Jesus' name!
What I've been freed from, the more I see,
The more I love Christ, who died for me.

[Verse 2 — Rap with Heavy Drums]

Simon sat judging, looking down his nose,
Measuring the woman by the sins he supposed.
But Jesus saw a heart that knew its disgrace,
A completely broken soul overwhelmed by grace.

She brought her tears, she brought her love,
She honored the Savior sent from above.
While Simon withheld the welcome due,
She poured out her heart at the feet of Truth.

He saw her sin, but she saw her need,
She knew no good work could make her clean.
Her love wasn't payment for a pardon received,
It was the fruit of believing she'd been set free!

[Pre-Chorus — Rising Vocals]

His mercy and grace out on display!
When the Holy God takes my debt away!
I had no ransom, no claim to make,
Yet Christ bore the judgment I could never escape!

[Chorus — Full Band]

I had a debt I couldn't pay,
A mountain of sin standing in the way.
But mercy came and broke my chains,
And love poured down like healing rain!

Not by my works, not by my game,
But by God's grace through Jesus' name!
What I've been freed from, the more I see,
The more I love Christ, who died for me.

[Bridge — Half-Time Breakdown, Spoken Then Sung]

Five hundred or fifty
The debt was real.
Neither could pay it.
Needed mercy still.

No boasting in goodness,
No grounds for pride.
We stand by grace alone,
With Christ as our life!

[Verse 3 — Melodic Rap]

Lord, keep me humble, don't let me forget,
The weight of my sin and the grace I've met.
Never let pride make me cold or blind,
Or make me despise those You've come to find.

Teach me to love like I've been forgiven,
To walk in Your truth with my eyes on heaven.
Not earning salvation by what I have done,
But living in gratitude for what You've begun.

Let mercy shape how I speak and live,
Let me love others as You forgive.
May my life declare what my heart has known:
My debt was too great, but You paid what I owed!

[Final Chorus — Soaring Vocals and Heavy Guitars]

I had a debt I couldn't pay,
A mountain of sin standing in the way.
But mercy came and broke my chains,
And love poured down like healing rain!

Not by my works, not by my game,
But by God's grace through Jesus' name!
What I've been freed from, the more I see,
The more I love Christ, who died for me.

[Outro — Piano, Clean Guitar, Reflective Vocals]

Lord, let me never forget Your grace,
Or turn my heart to a judgmental place.
The debt is forgiven, my hope is in You
Let my love show the mercy that's made me new.

I had a debt...
I couldn't pay...
But Jesus showed mercy...
And washed my guilt away.

A story of mercy and grace,
Of sinners forgiven and love in its place!

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[Intro — Spoken Over Dark Piano and Slow Guitar] Two men stood owing, neither could pay, One owed five hundred, one fifty that day. The creditor looked at them, wiped the slate clean Who would love the creditor more? What do you think this means. Wordforge! Let's go! [Verse 1 — Rap] There was a creditor, two men in debt, One owed five hundred, one fifty instead. Neither had the money, neither had a way, Both stood guilty with a bill they couldn't pay. Then came the moment that changed their ill, The creditor forgave them, released them from the bill. No payment, no bargain, no price they could bring, Just mercy poured out by the grace of the King. Now tell me, which debtor would love him more? Which one had debt from ceiling to floor? Simon answered wisely, the truth on display, The one with more debt, would love him more that day! [Pre-Chorus — Building Guitars] His mercy and grace out on display! When the Holy God takes my debt away! I had no ransom, no claim to make, Yet Christ bore the judgment I could never escape! [Chorus — Full Hard Rock Anthem] I had a debt I couldn't pay, A mountain of sin standing in the way. But mercy came and broke my chains, And love poured down like healing rain! Not by my works, not by my game, But by God's grace through Jesus' name! What I've been freed from, the more I see, The more I love Christ, who died for me. [Verse 2 — Rap with Heavy Drums] Simon sat judging, looking down his nose, Measuring the woman by the sins he supposed. But Jesus saw a heart that knew its disgrace, A completely broken soul overwhelmed by grace. She brought her tears, she brought her love, She honored the Savior sent from above. While Simon withheld the welcome due, She poured out her heart at the feet of Truth. He saw her sin, but she saw her need, She knew no good work could make her clean. Her love wasn't payment for a pardon received, It was the fruit of believing she'd been set free! [Pre-Chorus — Rising Vocals] His mercy and grace out on display! When the Holy God takes my debt away! I had no ransom, no claim to make, Yet Christ bore the judgment I could never escape! [Chorus — Full Band] I had a debt I couldn't pay, A mountain of sin standing in the way. But mercy came and broke my chains, And love poured down like healing rain! Not by my works, not by my game, But by God's grace through Jesus' name! What I've been freed from, the more I see, The more I love Christ, who died for me. [Bridge — Half-Time Breakdown, Spoken Then Sung] Five hundred or fifty The debt was real. Neither could pay it. Needed mercy still. No boasting in goodness, No grounds for pride. We stand by grace alone, With Christ as our life! [Verse 3 — Melodic Rap] Lord, keep me humble, don't let me forget, The weight of my sin and the grace I've met. Never let pride make me cold or blind, Or make me despise those You've come to find. Teach me to love like I've been forgiven, To walk in Your truth with my eyes on heaven. Not earning salvation by what I have done, But living in gratitude for what You've begun. Let mercy shape how I speak and live, Let me love others as You forgive. May my life declare what my heart has known: My debt was too great, but You paid what I owed! [Final Chorus — Soaring Vocals and Heavy Guitars] I had a debt I couldn't pay, A mountain of sin standing in the way. But mercy came and broke my chains, And love poured down like healing rain! Not by my works, not by my game, But by God's grace through Jesus' name! What I've been freed from, the more I see, The more I love Christ, who died for me. [Outro — Piano, Clean Guitar, Reflective Vocals] Lord, let me never forget Your grace, Or turn my heart to a judgmental place. The debt is forgiven, my hope is in You Let my love show the mercy that's made me new. I had a debt... I couldn't pay... But Jesus showed mercy... And washed my guilt away. A story of mercy and grace, Of sinners forgiven and love in its place!

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