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Opening

What stood out to you from Sunday’s message?  

 

Summary

Read Luke 7.36-50

Two people: one an outsider, one an insider. One is famously sinful, one is famously religious. But which finds grace and forgiveness? In this story we see how different religion is from the gospel, as this sinful woman finds forgiveness by faith. Even 2000 years later, Jesus really does still matter because while nobody needs religion, everyone needs grace. And Jesus is the only one who can give us grace.  

 

Discussion Questions

  1. What is the difference between religion and the gospel? What does religion say to sinners and what does the gospel say?
  2. What does this story teach us about cultivating a love for Jesus? What activities or disciplines will grow our love for Jesus?
  3. “Forgiveness always costs.” Is that true? How?
  4. Is your natural tendency to view people the way Simon does? How can we view people more the way Jesus does?
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