Theme: Forgiveness is something that we all hope to receive from others but struggle to offer it to those who offend us. Jesus teaches us in today’s parable that there is a direct connection between the forgiveness we offer with the thankfulness we have. If you have a wall of forgiveness to break through today, whether it be between you and someone else, or more importantly between you and God, then today is the day of your deliverance.

A. Your Need for Forgiveness Is Hard See When You Think You Are Better Than The Other Person (Luke 7:36)

Selfishness Feeds Your Resistance To See The Need For Forgiveness

The Pharisee’s Invitation To Dinner Was For His Benefit, Not Jesus’

Life Point #1
Quit holding on to your grudges and hurts that need forgiveness because you think it makes you stronger. It is spiritual cancer that blinds you from Jesus’ presence in your life.

B. Thankfulness Will Move You To Give Jesus Your All (Luke 7:37-40)

This Woman’s Need For Forgiveness Made Her Bold

When Jesus Is All That You Have, You Will Realize He Is All You Ever Need (39-40)

Did you pick up that Jesus answered His “Thoughts” not His Words but his “Thoughts”?

C. Forgiveness and Thankfulness Are Both Empowered By Your Faith (Luke 7:41-50)

A Person Who Is Forgiven Little Shows Little Love To Others

We Receive Forgiveness When We Have Faith In Jesus To Give It!
Notice this parable does not deal with the AMOUNT of sin but her AWARENESS / OWNERSHIP of it.

The Power Of Forgiveness Is Found In Receiving It, Then Giving It To Someone Else!