Luke 7:36-50

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36 And one of the Pharisees desired Him that He would eat with him. And He went into the Pharisee's house and sat down to meat.

37 And behold, a woman in the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

38 and stood at His feet behind Him weeping; and began to wash His feet with 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 who had bidden Him saw it, he spoke within himself, saying, "This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is who toucheth him, for she is a sinner."

40 And Jesus answering said unto him, "Simon, I have something to say unto thee." And he said, "Master, say on."

41 "There was a certain creditor that had two debtors. The one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

42 And when they had nothing to pay, he freely forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?"

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

44 And He turned to the woman and said unto Simon, "Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house: Thou gavest Me no water for My feet, but she hath washed My feet with tears and wiped them with the hair of her head.

45 Thou gavest Me no kiss, but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss My feet.

46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint, but this woman hath anointed My feet with ointment.

47 Therefore 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 those who sat at meat with Him began to say within themselves, "Who is this that forgiveth sins also?"

50 And He said to the woman, "Thy faith hath saved thee. Go in peace."

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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

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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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