Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

I. Simon the Pharisee vs. the sinful woman

A. Simon’s attitude toward the Lord (Matthew 16:14; Luke 7:39)
B. Simon’s attitude toward the woman (Luke 7:39, 47)
C. The woman’s need (Luke 7:38; 18:13)

II. The parable

A. Despite their inability to pay, both were forgiven (Luke 7:41-43)
B. God’s love for us (1 John 4:19; John 3:16)
C. Our love for God (John 14:15)

III. When God forgives, He forgives completely and eternally

A. Gone, never to be remembered (Luke 7:48; Psalm 103:11-12; Psalm 32:1)
B. No matter how big your sin is (Acts 2:36-41)
C. Contrast Simon’s unrecognized sin (1 John 1:8-10) and the woman’s “many” sins (Luke 7:39, 47)