Luke 7:36-50
Key Verse: 7:47 “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
1. Why might a Pharisee invite Jesus? (36) [Look at verses 44-46. He did not treat Jesus with common courtesy for a guest.]
2. How is the woman who burst on this scene described? How did she show her repentance? How could her actions have embarrassed Jesus?
3. How was the Pharisee cold-hearted and judgmental? (39) How does Jesus’ story explain the actions of the the woman? (40-43) Did the Pharisee sin less? (Romans 3:23-24)
4. How did Jesus compare and contrast the woman and Simon? (44-47) What didn’t Simon know about himself and about God’s grace? (1 Timothy 1:15; 1Corinthians 15:10)
5. How could Jesus forgive her sins and further bless her? (48-50) How can we love God much?