August 21, 2005

Intro: Luke 7:36-50- opportunity to see Jesus in daily action

and relationships.  3 principal characters—

I. SIMON, THE PHARISEE- they were rigid, strict religious

Group desiring purity in religious observance

1. No doubt, Simon was uncomfortable at this woman’s public

display- vs.39

2.Simon has doubts as to Jesus as a prophet- vs.39

  He suffered from a deficient view of Jesus.

3. Simon understands theology, but not application.

II. THE WOMAN, CALLED A SINNER- in gospels, “sinner”

was someone who publicly disregarded observance of the Law.

1.She expressed her repentant heart both emotionally and

behaviorally.

2. Emotions are a constructive outlet for transition/adjustment

to change: 

3. Her conduct/actions were expressive of her love-

It illustrates love as a consequence, not cause of forgiveness.

4. The woman is forgiven.

III. THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.

1. Jesus had a magnanimous spirit- see 11:37, 14:1, 19:5

2. He was gentle in parable, yet firm in application.

3. He desired and received love.