Luke 7:36-50

Listen to Luke 7:36-50

36 One of the Pharisees invited Jesus to eat with him. Jesus went to the Pharisee's house and was eating at the table.

37 A woman who lived a sinful life in that city found out that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee's house. So she took a bottle of perfume

38 and knelt at his feet. She was crying and washed his feet with her tears. Then she dried his feet with her hair, kissed them over and over again, and poured the perfume on them.

39 The Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this and thought, "If this man really were a prophet, he would know what sort of woman is touching him. She's a sinner."

40 Jesus spoke up, "Simon, I have something to say to you." Simon replied, "Teacher, you're free to speak."

41 [So Jesus said,] "Two men owed a moneylender some money. One owed him five hundred silver coins, and the other owed him fifty.

42 When they couldn't pay it back, he was kind enough to cancel their debts. Now, who do you think will love him the most?"

43 Simon answered, "I suppose the one who had the largest debt canceled." Jesus said to him, "You're right!"

44 Then, turning to the woman, he said to Simon, "You see this woman, don't you? I came into your house. You didn't wash my feet. But she has washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair.

45 You didn't give me a kiss. But ever since I came in, she has not stopped kissing my feet.

46 You didn't put any olive oil on my head. But she has poured perfume on my feet.

47 That's why I'm telling you that her many sins have been forgiven. Her great love proves that. But whoever receives little forgiveness loves very little."

48 Then Jesus said to her, "Your sins have been forgiven."

49 The other guests thought, "Who is this man who even forgives sins?"

50 Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace!"

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'Tis The Season: How To Give Forgiveness

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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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