Luke 7:36-50

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36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he entered into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.

37 And behold, a woman who was in the city, a sinner; and when she knew that he was sitting at meat in the Pharisee's house, she brought an alabaster cruse of ointment,

38 and standing behind at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

39 Now when the Pharisee that had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner.

40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Teacher, say on.

41 A certain lender had two debtors: the one owed five hundred shillings, and the other fifty.

42 When they had not [wherewith] to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?

43 Simon answered and said, He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

44 And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.

45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but she hath anointed my feet with ointment.

47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, [the same] loveth little.

48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins?

50 And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

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Luke 7:36-50 Study Resources

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'Tis The Season: How To Give Forgiveness

Jason King

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The Giant of Guilt and Shame - Part 2

Dr. Jeff Schreve

Many people are plagued by overwhelming guilt and shame and are being gnawed to death on the inside as they try to hide their sin. That is not how God wants us to live. Experience the wonders of His complete and total forgiveness with the message called, THE GIANT OF GUILT AND SHAME from Pastor Jeff Schreve’s series, LAND OF THE GIANTS.

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The Giant of Guilt and Shame - Part 1

Dr. Jeff Schreve

Guilt and shame are two emotions we are all too familiar with. Many people are being gnawed to death on the inside as they try to hide their sin and explain it away. But God has a better plan. He wants us to experience the wonders of His complete and total forgiveness. Be encouraged with this message from Pastor Jeff Schreve called, THE GIANT OF GUILT AND SHAME, from the series, LAND OF THE GIANTS.

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What Did Jesus Say About Forgiveness?, Part 2

Stuart and Jill Briscoe

How would you feel if someone cancelled all your debt right now? Mortgage, car payments, student loans, hospital bills—all of it, washed clean. You'd be pretty relieved, right? And you'd probably be pretty expressive and exuberant when it comes to showing your gratitude.Now if I tell you that Jesus has cancelled all your sin debt, are you feeling as grateful? The truth is that we can't fully understand forgiveness until we understand our sin—what needs to be forgiven! When Jesus joined Simon the Pharisee for a meal, He encountered a woman of "doubtful reputation" who understood just how much sin debt she had and used her tears and hair to wipe Jesus' feet as a way to show her gratitude for all the forgiveness she was receiving. In this message, Stuart Briscoe walks us through Jesus' dinner with Simon and the parable of the two debtors, and encourages us to consider what sins we might be holding onto.

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What Did Jesus Say About Forgiveness?, Part 1

Stuart and Jill Briscoe

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The Past Is Forgiven

Pastor Jack Morris

Pastor Morris highlights a moving story from Luke Chapter 7, where Jesus encounters a broken-hearted woman overflowing with love and a self-righteous Pharisee leader. Join us as we explore the depths of God's mercy and grace, uncovering how His forgiveness transforms lives and hearts. Luke 7:50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

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