LESSON



LESSON 8APRIL 21, 2024SUBJECT: Faith of an Anointer DEVOTIONAL READING: Romans 8:1-16Background Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 Lesson Scripture: Luke 7:36-39, 44-50 MEMORY VERSE: Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:50 NIVLESSON AIM: To learn that Jesus is able to forgive us of any sin by His grace through faith.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEI. THE ANOINTING OF JESUS’ FEET (LUKE 7:36-38)What member of a Jewish group invited Jesus to his house to have dinner? What was his name? What was the name of the Jewish group? Luke 7:36, 40Who were the Pharisees? Use a Bible Dictionary to research. [Pharisees (meaning separated ones) - a religious and political party in Palestine in New Testament times. The Pharisees were known for insisting that the law of God be observed as the scribes interpreted it and for their special commitment to keeping the laws of tithing and ritual purity. These were the laws that other people were less careful about observing. Pharisees observed the Law carefully as far as appearances went, but their hearts were far from God. Their motives were wrong because they wanted the praise of men. They also had evil desires that were hidden by their pious show. That is why Pharisees are often called hypocrites: their hearts did not match their outward appearance. They did not practice what they preached or taught.] Nelson's Illustrated Bible DictionaryDescribe the relationship that had developed between Jesus and the Pharisees up to this time of His ministry. Luke 5:21-22; 5:33; 6:1-2, 6-7, 11What do you think was the motive of the Pharisee that invited Jesus into his home?Who came to see Jesus while He was the guest at the home of Simon the Pharisee? What kind of reputation did this person have? Luke 7:37aWhat particular life style do you think this woman had lived?What acts of kindness and humility did the woman do on Jesus’ behalf? Luke 7:37b-38v. 37bv. 38av. 38bv. 38cv. 38dv. 38eWhy do you think this woman was so overcome with emotions?II. THE REACTION TO THE WOMAN (LUKE 7:39-43)What was the reaction of the Pharisee to the woman’s action and Jesus’ acceptance? Luke 7:39How did Simon judge both Jesus and the woman? Luke 7:39In the eyesight of Simon what social customs had this woman broken? Luke 7:36-38What did the woman risk by coming to Simon’s house?III. A LESSON ON FORGIVENESS AND LOVE (LUKE 7:40-43)Was Simon’s displeasure spoken verbally or through his thoughts? Luke 7:39aHow did Jesus open up discussion to Simon’s displeasure with Him and the woman? Luke 7:40What does knowing the thoughts of Simon reveal about Jesus? John 2:24-25What did Jesus use to show Simon’s shortcomings? Luke 7:41-42aFrom the parable what did Jesus want Simon to realize? Luke 7:42bHow does Jesus’ parable indicate that forgiveness is an act of grace and could not be purchased at any price? Luke 7:41-42What was Simon’s answer to Jesus’ question? What was Jesus’ response? Luke 7:43IV. THE APPLICATION OF THE PARABLE (LUKE 7:44-50)In what three ways did Simon’s lack of hospitality and common courtesies contrast with the woman’s gracious actions? Luke 7:44What Simon refused to do:What the Woman did:v. 44v. 45v. 46Why do you think Simon treated Jesus so shabbily?What did Jesus acknowledge to Simon about the women’s sins and forgiveness? Luke 7:47av. 47av. 47bWhat does Jesus say a person’s love for God is based on? Luke 7:47c (Keep in mind that the Pharisees thought they committed very few sins or none at all. They forgot what Psalm 14:1-3 and Isaiah 53:1-4 said about the sins of all persons. Paul quoted these verses in Romans 3:9-18 and summed them up in Romans 3:23, “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”)Why was the women filled with so much love and gratitude? Luke 7:47abc (Her sins were not forgiven because she loved much, but she loved much because her sins were forgiven.)What conclusion did Jesus reach about this pious Pharisee? Luke 7:47d (The Pharisees could see the sins of others but not their own sins. Read Luke 18:9-14 and John 8:3-11.) How did Jesus describe the Pharisees? Matthew 23:27-28What reassurance did Jesus give the woman? Luke 7:48How did the other guests in Simon’s house react to Jesus? What did they based this on? Luke 7:49 (Isaiah 43:25; Luke 5:21)Why was Jesus able to forgive sins during His earthly ministry? Matthew 9:6; John 10:30; John 14:10; Matthew 28:18What vehicle did the woman use to be saved? Luke 7:50 (Ephesians 2:8-9)What two things did the woman receive as a result of her faith in Jesus? Luke 7:50 (Discuss the relationship between faith and love as demonstrated by the woman in this week’s lesson. Why is it so important in the life of a Christian? Meditate on the verse: “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” Galatians 5:6b NIV (How did the woman display this?) ................
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