Forgiveness that Brings Love
Luke 7:36-50
Main Point:
When we truly understand Messiah Jesus’ forgiveness for us it will cause us to love Him and other people greatly!
Forgiveness = send away, release
1. What this woman knew was that her sins were forgiven,Jesus accepted her, and she loved Him for it! vvs.48,37-38
Jesus is doing what He was called to do.
Luke 4:18-19
*This woman was so grateful for Jesus’ forgiveness that she poured herself out in the role of a servant. verses 44-46
Verses 47-48 Jesus declares her sins are forgiven - and he can do so because He has the authority to do so!
Jesus was not concerned with what anyone might think of Him or this woman – He received her and her love!
2. The enemy is always seeking to ensnare us when we give in to judging and criticizing. verses 36 & 39
The Pharisee believed it was his mission to test Jesus: evaluate and judge him.
*When you focus on other’s failures you can't even see your own sins! (Luke 6:41-42)
3. Jesus clarifies the whole matter when He says ‘you’re faith has saved you, go in peace’: We are forgiven through faith in His Grace!
I Peter 4:8 Love one another Deeply!