Jesus and the Sisterhood of Faith “Love Much”- Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman at the Pharisees’ House (Billy Russell, 05/05/19)

2019-06-04

Jesus and the Sisterhood of Faith “Love Much”- Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman at the Pharisees’ House (Luke 7:36-50) In the 1st century world, women were taken advantage of by men engaged in the sex trades. Such women were especially maligned, vulnerable, abused and shamed. Jesus encounters such a “sinful” woman at a dinner party in the home of Simon, a Pharisee. She anoints Jesus’ feet with tears and expensive perfume. Jesus forgives ...

Jesus and the Sisterhood of Faith

“Love Much”- Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman at the Pharisees’ House

(Luke 7:36-50)

In the 1st century world, women were taken advantage of by men engaged in the sex trades. Such women were especially maligned, vulnerable, abused and shamed. Jesus encounters such a “sinful” woman at a dinner party in the home of Simon, a Pharisee. She anoints Jesus’ feet with tears and expensive perfume. Jesus forgives her sin and pronounces her faith has saved her as evidenced by her great love for Him (vv.47-50)! But, what of the Pharisee? Or, us? Have our sins been forgiven? Do we love much?

Who is this woman? Why is she called “sinful”?

She is a woman; created in the image of her Creator (7:37; Gen.1:26).

She is a sinner, one who has missed the mark and fallen short of God’s

standard of glory/holiness/righteousness (7:37; Rom.3:23).

She is allegedly known as a sex worker/prostitute (7:37, 39).

She has access to wealth (alabaster vial of perfume, 7:37-38).

She is a humble risk-taker; expressing great faith in Jesus (7:37-39).

She is repentant, expressing great love for Jesus (7:44-47).

She is forgiven by Jesus and saved by Him (7:47-48, 50)!

She is blessed by Jesus (into His peace/shalom; 7:50).

Who is this man (the Pharisee)? Why does he think he’s not “sinful”?

He is a man; created in the image of his Creator (7:36; Gen.1:26).