SCENE 3 - THE STORY OF THE TWO DEBTORS

Verses Luke 7:40-49

This is the best part.  Jesus wraps it all up.  He tells Simon that he is going to tell him a story or a (PARABLE – this is an earthly analogy to illustrate a spiritual truth.)

Two men owed money to a man.  One a large amount and the other a smaller amount.  Both debts were cancelled. 

Jesus’ question to them “WHO DO YOU SUPPOSE LOVED HIM MORE AFTER THAT?”

Simon answers “I suppose the one for whom he canceled the larger debt.”

Jesus answers ‘THAT’S RIGHT”  Turning to Simon he says, “Look at this woman kneeling here.”

Jesus continues telling them what the woman did for him and they had failed to do. 

It was common courtesy to provide water to wash a guest’s dusty feet.

Jesus was their guest yet no water was provided.

“She has washed my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.”

It was customary to greet a guest with the Kiss of Peace.  It was a greeting, it was an offering of peace be to you.

“The woman has kissed my feet continually.”

As an honored guest it was a practice to anoint their head with oil.

Its significance showed special honor, and God’s blessings.

“You neglected the courtesy of olive oil to anoint my head, but she has anointed my feet with rare perfume. 

“I tell you, her sins—and they are many—have been forgiven. 

“SHE HAS SHOWN ME MUCH LOVE, BUT A PERSON WHO IS FORGIVEN LITTLE SHOWS ONLY LITTLE LOVE.”

SCENE 4 – ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED

VERSE 50

Then Jesus turns to the woman and says ”YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN.  YOUR FAITH HAS SAVED YOU; GO IN PEACE.”

TODAY HAVE YOU BEEN ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED

ARE YOU SITTING AT THE FEET OF JESUS

“An alabaster box held the costly perfume

she anointed Him that day

as the fragrance filled the room

She washed His feet with tears

And dried them with her hair

I know how she felt

As she was kneeling there  

 At your feet

It’s hard to understand

When life seems unfair

I’m carrying this load

That I’m not meant to bear

But you said in Your Word

That peace could be found

If I could find the courage

To lay it all down.

   At your feet.

I humbly bow before You

And with honor I adore You

There is no place that I’d rather be than

   At your feet.