'Tis The Season: How To Give Forgiveness
Jason King
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One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house, and took his place at table.
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And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment,
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and standing behind him 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.
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Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner."
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And Jesus answering said to him, "Simon, I have something to say to you." And he answered, "What is it, Teacher?"
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"A certain creditor had two debtors; one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.
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When they could not pay, he forgave them both. Now which of them will love him more?"
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Simon answered, "The one, I suppose, to whom he forgave more." And he said to him, "You have judged rightly."
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Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house, you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
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You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet.
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You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.
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Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little."
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And he said to her, "Your sins are forgiven."
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Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, "Who is this, who even forgives sins?"
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And he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."
Luke 7:36-50 Study Resources
Sermons
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.
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.
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.
What Did Jesus Say About Forgiveness?, Part 1
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.
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.”
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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