Adapted from a Greg Nance sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/5-do-you-see-this-woman-greg-nance-sermon-on-lordship-of-christ-65767?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
THE raising of Lazarus is made by sceptical writers
one of the chief crucial points in determining the
authenticity of St. John's Gospel. An unfavourable
argument is "drawn from the silence of the other Evan-
gelists regarding this event.
The document discusses how Christians have an unfair disadvantage when battling spiritual forces alone through human effort. It explains that the Holy Spirit provides an advantage by dwelling within believers, allowing Jesus to be present with all Christians at once. Receiving the Holy Spirit after Jesus' ascension was actually better for believers than Jesus being physically present, as the Spirit allows him to be everywhere simultaneously and convict the world of sin.
This document contains the revelations and experiences of Brother Othusitse Mmusi with God's Spirit, angels, Jesus Christ, heaven, and the end times. It includes encounters in 2010 where God saved Mmusi from sin, and Mmusi felt God's powerful presence through heat, electricity, wind, and fire. The document then goes on to describe numerous spiritual visions and revelations Mmusi has received about angels, Jesus, hell, the rapture, heaven, and the kingdom of God. It is written to share Mmusi's experiences and end times messages received through visions from God's Spirit.
john 3:16, It is God's golden message to the world, comprehending
the sum-total of sixteen hundred years of love revelation. It
tells of a love that loves, a love that serves, a love that
sacrifices. In it we see the father-heart of God, the mother-
heart of Christ, yes, the friend-heart of the world's truest
Friend. Here we are swept out into the universal, beholding
a world-lover, a world-man, a world-thinker, a world-
sympathizer, a non-respecter of persons, one whose mind
and heart reach across races, recognizing no distinctions, no
political lines, no social distinctions.
This document is a sermon about Jesus saying "I thirst" while on the cross. It discusses:
1) Jesus' humanity is shown through experiencing thirst after blood loss and dehydration on the cross.
2) Animal sacrifices in the Bible temporarily covered human sin, but Jesus' sacrifice as the "Lamb of God" was the ultimate provision to fully cover human sin once and for all.
3) Jesus willingly endured suffering and death on the cross with empathy for humanity, in contrast to animals who are sacrificed without consent or understanding of why.
02 21 jesus & the samaritan woman john 4 finalSSMC
This document contains a 10-question quiz about interesting water facts followed by a sermon given by Rev Dr Ng Sweep Ming titled "Jesus and the Samaritan Woman". The sermon discusses Jesus' encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well, in which he breaks down social, religious, and gender barriers to offer her living water and reveal himself as the Messiah. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus sees value in all people regardless of status, and that no barrier is too big for him to overcome in offering salvation.
THE raising of Lazarus is made by sceptical writers
one of the chief crucial points in determining the
authenticity of St. John's Gospel. An unfavourable
argument is "drawn from the silence of the other Evan-
gelists regarding this event.
The document discusses how Christians have an unfair disadvantage when battling spiritual forces alone through human effort. It explains that the Holy Spirit provides an advantage by dwelling within believers, allowing Jesus to be present with all Christians at once. Receiving the Holy Spirit after Jesus' ascension was actually better for believers than Jesus being physically present, as the Spirit allows him to be everywhere simultaneously and convict the world of sin.
This document contains the revelations and experiences of Brother Othusitse Mmusi with God's Spirit, angels, Jesus Christ, heaven, and the end times. It includes encounters in 2010 where God saved Mmusi from sin, and Mmusi felt God's powerful presence through heat, electricity, wind, and fire. The document then goes on to describe numerous spiritual visions and revelations Mmusi has received about angels, Jesus, hell, the rapture, heaven, and the kingdom of God. It is written to share Mmusi's experiences and end times messages received through visions from God's Spirit.
john 3:16, It is God's golden message to the world, comprehending
the sum-total of sixteen hundred years of love revelation. It
tells of a love that loves, a love that serves, a love that
sacrifices. In it we see the father-heart of God, the mother-
heart of Christ, yes, the friend-heart of the world's truest
Friend. Here we are swept out into the universal, beholding
a world-lover, a world-man, a world-thinker, a world-
sympathizer, a non-respecter of persons, one whose mind
and heart reach across races, recognizing no distinctions, no
political lines, no social distinctions.
This document is a sermon about Jesus saying "I thirst" while on the cross. It discusses:
1) Jesus' humanity is shown through experiencing thirst after blood loss and dehydration on the cross.
2) Animal sacrifices in the Bible temporarily covered human sin, but Jesus' sacrifice as the "Lamb of God" was the ultimate provision to fully cover human sin once and for all.
3) Jesus willingly endured suffering and death on the cross with empathy for humanity, in contrast to animals who are sacrificed without consent or understanding of why.
02 21 jesus & the samaritan woman john 4 finalSSMC
This document contains a 10-question quiz about interesting water facts followed by a sermon given by Rev Dr Ng Sweep Ming titled "Jesus and the Samaritan Woman". The sermon discusses Jesus' encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well, in which he breaks down social, religious, and gender barriers to offer her living water and reveal himself as the Messiah. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus sees value in all people regardless of status, and that no barrier is too big for him to overcome in offering salvation.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
Adapted from a Greg Nance sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/7-what-does-it-take-to-follow-jesus-greg-nance-sermon-on-discipleship-66074?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
I. Jesus asks a Samaritan woman for a drink at Jacob's well at noon, despite Jews normally not interacting with Samaritans.
II. The woman questions why Jesus, as a Jew, is asking her for water.
III. Jesus tells her that if she knew who he was, she would be asking him for "living water" instead. He implies that he can offer her something greater than the physical water from the well.
This document contains summaries of teachings by Leader Olumba Olumba Obu of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. It discusses the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and asserts that since his resurrection, Jesus now appears everywhere simultaneously in multiple forms. It also claims that one cannot be reborn unless they die, and that regeneration occurs when a person is reincarnated as multiple persons after death. Leader Obu provides explanations for biblical passages and denies claims that he asserts he is God or Jesus, stating he is simply fulfilling a special mission to reform sinners.
This is a study of Jesus being able to heal by a touch. He used the power of touch to heal many and we too can minister to others by the power of touch.
Way of the Cross, A Daily Walk with ChristSheryl Coronel
The document is a guide for meditating on the 14 Stations of the Cross. It provides a short prayer and reflection for each station, focusing on Jesus' suffering and sacrifice, and lessons for the reader. The reflections encourage embracing crosses to be close to Jesus, detaching from worldly things, and persevering in faith until death. They express sorrow for sins and desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and live in union with him. The closing prayer reflects on Jesus' wounds and beseeches him to impress faith, hope, charity and contrition in the reader's heart.
Stephen, a faithful follower of Jesus chosen to serve the early Christian community, was falsely accused of blasphemy and brought before the Jewish high council. When questioned, Stephen delivered a speech recounting Israel's history and accusing the council members of rejecting God and killing the prophets, including Jesus. Enraged by Stephen's testimony, the council had him stoned to death outside the city. As he was dying, Stephen prayed for forgiveness for his murderers. Saul, later known as the Apostle Paul, approved of and participated in Stephen's execution, which sparked widespread persecution that led to the dispersion of believers and spread of the Christian faith.
1) The document summarizes the story of Zacchaeus from the Bible, in which Zacchaeus, a tax collector, climbs a tree to see Jesus. When Jesus sees Zacchaeus, he invites himself to Zacchaeus' home for a meal.
2) During the meal, Zacchaeus promises to repay anyone he has cheated four times the amount and give half his possessions to the poor, showing his desire to change. Jesus responds that salvation has come to Zacchaeus.
3) The story teaches that Jesus seeks out the lost and heals sinners, and we should be glad when lost or sinful people come closer
Ariela Solsol had a spiritual experience in 1967 at age 15 where she felt overwhelmed with fatigue and lost consciousness. She describes her spirit lifting out of her body and ascending higher. She felt freed from physical confinement and sensed a comforting protection as her spirit journeyed through the heavens. The experience revealed to her spiritual truths about the afterlife and God's kingdom that she later shares in her book.
A verse by verse commentary on the Gospel of Mark chapter 10 dealing with Jesus and the Pharisees on the issue of divorce. Jesus holds the little child and teaches that we must receive the kingdom of God as a child to enter in. Jesus then deals with the rich young man. He again predicts His death, and heals blind Bartimaeus. Jesus teaches, in response to the request of James and John, that the way to greatness is to be a servant.
The document is a collection of Bible passages and quotes about truth and lying. It emphasizes that Jesus is the embodiment of truth, the Holy Spirit leads people into truth, and all Scripture is truth from God. It also notes that Satan is the "father of lies" and lying stems from a desire for approval, power, or comfort rather than truth. The document encourages readers to live as people of truth by repenting of sins and believing in Jesus, who sets people free through his sacrificial truth.
The document provides an outline and discussion of the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit according to Christian doctrine. It discusses that the Holy Spirit is the author and interpreter of scripture, convicts sinners, regenerates believers, indwells believers, seals believers, endues with power, baptizes into the body of Christ, and guides believers. It also discusses sins that can be committed against the Holy Spirit, including resisting, despising, blaspheming, grieving, quenching, and lying to the Holy Spirit.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
The Triple Life : The Perspective of Service 29
Yokefellows : The Rhythm of Service 57
A Passion for Winning Men : The Motive-Power OF Service ... 85
Deep-Sea ' Fishing : The Ambition of Service 113
What is death? What is life? Why is it true that we cannot truly live until we accept our mortality? How did the resurrection of Jesus Christ forever defeat death? Who is Jesus Christ and how was He able to accomplish what no other person in the history of man accomplished? What will happen to you when you die?
The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious, theological fiction in English literature. It has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print.
Originally published: 1678
Author: John Bunyan
Original language: English
Country: England
Genres: Allegory, Novel, Travel literature, Christian Fiction, Christian literature, Religious Fiction
Adaptations: Pilgrim's Progress: Journey to Heaven (2008), Pilgrim's Progress (1979)
My Grace Doctrinal Disagreement with Pastor Joseph SelmanLoveLoGo Ltd
Pastor Joseph Selman sees the Gospel of Grace as incomplete without "The Gospel of the Kingdom". However, I believe that this misses the point and conflates categories.
Jesus preached the "good news of the Kingdom of God" but that in no way is superior to Paul's focus on "the good news of Grace". I dare to say that they are equally complementary scopes of understanding.
- Jesus' brothers urged Him to go to the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem to promote His ministry, but Jesus said His time had not yet come. He later went in secret. At the feast, Jesus taught in the temple courts, angering the Jewish leaders by claiming His teachings came from God. On the last day, Jesus offered living water to anyone who believes in Him, referring to the Holy Spirit. The people were divided in their responses to Jesus.
Jesus visits the home of a Pharisee for dinner. A sinful woman enters and washes Jesus' feet with her tears, drying them with her hair. The Pharisee questions Jesus' prophetic abilities for allowing a sinner to touch him. Jesus tells a parable of two debtors forgiven different amounts to explain that those forgiven more show greater love. He forgives the woman's sins, sparking debate about his authority to forgive.
Series jesus is -______ - message – part 3 - jesus is our friend – sunday...LifePointe Church
This message is Part 3 in Pastor Chuck Bernal's series, "JESUS is _____________". The message is titled, "JESUS is your Friend". Pastor Chuck discusses how the religious leaders of the day criticized Jesus for befriending "bad" people and how Jesus revealed what God is truly like by showing grace, mercy, love and forgiveness to everyone - no matter what they had done. The message has a two-fold purpose: 1. To show that Jesus loves us just as we are and 2. To show we must have the same mindset and attitude toward others that Jesus had. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
This evening's worship text was shared by Kelly Campbell and was based on the account recorded in Luke 7:36-50, contrasting the hearts of a Pharisee and a sinful woman.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
Adapted from a Greg Nance sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/7-what-does-it-take-to-follow-jesus-greg-nance-sermon-on-discipleship-66074?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
I. Jesus asks a Samaritan woman for a drink at Jacob's well at noon, despite Jews normally not interacting with Samaritans.
II. The woman questions why Jesus, as a Jew, is asking her for water.
III. Jesus tells her that if she knew who he was, she would be asking him for "living water" instead. He implies that he can offer her something greater than the physical water from the well.
This document contains summaries of teachings by Leader Olumba Olumba Obu of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. It discusses the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and asserts that since his resurrection, Jesus now appears everywhere simultaneously in multiple forms. It also claims that one cannot be reborn unless they die, and that regeneration occurs when a person is reincarnated as multiple persons after death. Leader Obu provides explanations for biblical passages and denies claims that he asserts he is God or Jesus, stating he is simply fulfilling a special mission to reform sinners.
This is a study of Jesus being able to heal by a touch. He used the power of touch to heal many and we too can minister to others by the power of touch.
Way of the Cross, A Daily Walk with ChristSheryl Coronel
The document is a guide for meditating on the 14 Stations of the Cross. It provides a short prayer and reflection for each station, focusing on Jesus' suffering and sacrifice, and lessons for the reader. The reflections encourage embracing crosses to be close to Jesus, detaching from worldly things, and persevering in faith until death. They express sorrow for sins and desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and live in union with him. The closing prayer reflects on Jesus' wounds and beseeches him to impress faith, hope, charity and contrition in the reader's heart.
Stephen, a faithful follower of Jesus chosen to serve the early Christian community, was falsely accused of blasphemy and brought before the Jewish high council. When questioned, Stephen delivered a speech recounting Israel's history and accusing the council members of rejecting God and killing the prophets, including Jesus. Enraged by Stephen's testimony, the council had him stoned to death outside the city. As he was dying, Stephen prayed for forgiveness for his murderers. Saul, later known as the Apostle Paul, approved of and participated in Stephen's execution, which sparked widespread persecution that led to the dispersion of believers and spread of the Christian faith.
1) The document summarizes the story of Zacchaeus from the Bible, in which Zacchaeus, a tax collector, climbs a tree to see Jesus. When Jesus sees Zacchaeus, he invites himself to Zacchaeus' home for a meal.
2) During the meal, Zacchaeus promises to repay anyone he has cheated four times the amount and give half his possessions to the poor, showing his desire to change. Jesus responds that salvation has come to Zacchaeus.
3) The story teaches that Jesus seeks out the lost and heals sinners, and we should be glad when lost or sinful people come closer
Ariela Solsol had a spiritual experience in 1967 at age 15 where she felt overwhelmed with fatigue and lost consciousness. She describes her spirit lifting out of her body and ascending higher. She felt freed from physical confinement and sensed a comforting protection as her spirit journeyed through the heavens. The experience revealed to her spiritual truths about the afterlife and God's kingdom that she later shares in her book.
A verse by verse commentary on the Gospel of Mark chapter 10 dealing with Jesus and the Pharisees on the issue of divorce. Jesus holds the little child and teaches that we must receive the kingdom of God as a child to enter in. Jesus then deals with the rich young man. He again predicts His death, and heals blind Bartimaeus. Jesus teaches, in response to the request of James and John, that the way to greatness is to be a servant.
The document is a collection of Bible passages and quotes about truth and lying. It emphasizes that Jesus is the embodiment of truth, the Holy Spirit leads people into truth, and all Scripture is truth from God. It also notes that Satan is the "father of lies" and lying stems from a desire for approval, power, or comfort rather than truth. The document encourages readers to live as people of truth by repenting of sins and believing in Jesus, who sets people free through his sacrificial truth.
The document provides an outline and discussion of the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit according to Christian doctrine. It discusses that the Holy Spirit is the author and interpreter of scripture, convicts sinners, regenerates believers, indwells believers, seals believers, endues with power, baptizes into the body of Christ, and guides believers. It also discusses sins that can be committed against the Holy Spirit, including resisting, despising, blaspheming, grieving, quenching, and lying to the Holy Spirit.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
The Triple Life : The Perspective of Service 29
Yokefellows : The Rhythm of Service 57
A Passion for Winning Men : The Motive-Power OF Service ... 85
Deep-Sea ' Fishing : The Ambition of Service 113
What is death? What is life? Why is it true that we cannot truly live until we accept our mortality? How did the resurrection of Jesus Christ forever defeat death? Who is Jesus Christ and how was He able to accomplish what no other person in the history of man accomplished? What will happen to you when you die?
The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious, theological fiction in English literature. It has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print.
Originally published: 1678
Author: John Bunyan
Original language: English
Country: England
Genres: Allegory, Novel, Travel literature, Christian Fiction, Christian literature, Religious Fiction
Adaptations: Pilgrim's Progress: Journey to Heaven (2008), Pilgrim's Progress (1979)
My Grace Doctrinal Disagreement with Pastor Joseph SelmanLoveLoGo Ltd
Pastor Joseph Selman sees the Gospel of Grace as incomplete without "The Gospel of the Kingdom". However, I believe that this misses the point and conflates categories.
Jesus preached the "good news of the Kingdom of God" but that in no way is superior to Paul's focus on "the good news of Grace". I dare to say that they are equally complementary scopes of understanding.
- Jesus' brothers urged Him to go to the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem to promote His ministry, but Jesus said His time had not yet come. He later went in secret. At the feast, Jesus taught in the temple courts, angering the Jewish leaders by claiming His teachings came from God. On the last day, Jesus offered living water to anyone who believes in Him, referring to the Holy Spirit. The people were divided in their responses to Jesus.
Jesus visits the home of a Pharisee for dinner. A sinful woman enters and washes Jesus' feet with her tears, drying them with her hair. The Pharisee questions Jesus' prophetic abilities for allowing a sinner to touch him. Jesus tells a parable of two debtors forgiven different amounts to explain that those forgiven more show greater love. He forgives the woman's sins, sparking debate about his authority to forgive.
Series jesus is -______ - message – part 3 - jesus is our friend – sunday...LifePointe Church
This message is Part 3 in Pastor Chuck Bernal's series, "JESUS is _____________". The message is titled, "JESUS is your Friend". Pastor Chuck discusses how the religious leaders of the day criticized Jesus for befriending "bad" people and how Jesus revealed what God is truly like by showing grace, mercy, love and forgiveness to everyone - no matter what they had done. The message has a two-fold purpose: 1. To show that Jesus loves us just as we are and 2. To show we must have the same mindset and attitude toward others that Jesus had. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
This evening's worship text was shared by Kelly Campbell and was based on the account recorded in Luke 7:36-50, contrasting the hearts of a Pharisee and a sinful woman.
Jesus is invited to dinner at the home of a Pharisee named Simon. A woman, described as a "sinner", crashes the party and expresses extravagant devotion to Jesus by weeping over his feet, drying them with her hair, and anointing them. Simon questions Jesus' prophetic abilities for allowing the woman to touch him. Jesus tells a parable about forgiveness and says the woman's great love stems from her realization that she is greatly forgiven. He affirms that her faith has saved her.
141 Encounters With Jesus an Adulterous Woman Rick Peterson
Adapted from a Jason Cole sermon series
https://www.sermoncentra.com/sermons/4-encounter-with-an-adulterous-woman-jason-cole-sermon-on-sin-exposed-66151?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
1) Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well in Sychar. Though Jews did not associate with Samaritans, Jesus asks her for a drink.
2) Jesus tells the woman he can offer her living water that will become a spring within her, referring to the Holy Spirit. He knows details about her life that surprise her.
3) The woman comes to believe Jesus may be the Messiah, and she tells others in her town, who also come to see Jesus. This chance encounter leads the woman to faith in Christ.
The document discusses the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation in Catholicism. It explains that in this sacrament, priests have the authority given by Jesus to forgive sins through confession. It provides the story of a paralyzed young man who was lowered through the roof by his friends to see Jesus, and describes how Jesus forgave the man's sins and healed him. It encourages going to confession regularly to receive forgiveness and strengthen one's relationship with God.
The document is a sermon that discusses walking as Jesus walked based on a Bible passage. The passage encourages Christians to live lives resembling Jesus' life through their lifestyle, words and relationships. The sermon notes that familiarity with Jesus has made him seem safe and less challenging, so readers need to rediscover Jesus by reading the Gospels with openness and humility. It then dives into the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery to exemplify sitting at Jesus' feet and learning from how he lived.
This document is a summary of a church sermon given at FCC Worship Center. The sermon discusses how God completely forgives sins through his grace. It notes that when we confess our sins, God forgets them immediately and removes them as far as east is from west. The sermon encourages living under grace rather than law, and says grace should propel us to change our affections toward Jesus and redirect our lives. It uses the story of the sinful woman pouring perfume on Jesus' feet to illustrate how grace can transform us.
This document provides an order of service for Palm/Passion Sunday worship at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville. It includes songs, scripture readings, and prayers focused on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and his crucifixion. The service will include the waving of palm branches, congregational hymns, a dramatic reading of the Passion Gospel, and an affirmation of faith before closing with prayers and an invitation to fellowship.
Series jesus is -______ - message – part 3 - jesus is your friend – sund...LifePointe Church
Jesus is described as a friend of sinners who loves everyone unconditionally. The document presents four case studies from the Bible that illustrate Jesus' friendship with sinners: 1) Jesus has lunch with Simon the Pharisee and forgives a sinful woman; 2) Jesus has dinner with Zacchaeus the tax collector and brings salvation to his home; 3) Jesus attends a party hosted by Matthew, a new disciple who was formerly a tax collector; 4) Jesus defends a woman caught in adultery from being stoned by saying whoever is without sin should throw the first stone. The document argues Jesus was friendly toward sinners not to condone sin but to transform and save them, as he
This is a study of Jesus as a man of poise. He was calm and balanced in unsettling situations where one lacking poise could stumble into going out of God's will in actions.
This document summarizes and reflects on the biblical story of a sinful woman anointing Jesus's feet. It tells of how the woman, after learning Jesus was at a Pharisee's house, came and wept at his feet, drying them with her hair and pouring perfume on them. The Pharisee judged her as a sinner, but Jesus defended her and said her great love showed her many sins were forgiven. The document emphasizes that we can only love because God first loved us, and that our relationships need more than just social gestures but the receiving and giving of love.
This document discusses how Jesus' preaching style would be received in modern churches. It argues that Jesus predominantly used blunt and negative messages to provoke thought. His sermons often ended on challenging notes rather than feel-good messages. As a result, many churches today focused on entertainment over substance would likely reject Jesus' teachings and style. If Jesus literally preached in churches as he did in the Bible, many congregations would be uncomfortable and possibly even "fire" him without realizing it.
This document provides a summary and analysis of a passage from the Gospel of Mark about a woman anointing Jesus with expensive perfume. The summary is:
1) The passage describes a woman bringing an alabaster jar of expensive perfume and pouring it over Jesus' head, which some present saw as a waste but Jesus defended as a good deed.
2) The author analyzes this passage alongside parallel accounts in the other Gospels, concluding that the woman, Mary, anointed Jesus twice - once earlier to receive forgiveness, and again later to honor him as he prepared to die.
3) The woman is praised for her lavish, sacrificial, and unembarrassed worship of
We claim to be “loving” people, but often what that really means is that we “love” people who already “love” us. That kind of “love” is not love at all. It is “need.” All the while we consider ourselves “good people.” This week, we’ll look at a snapshot of a man, and you may find you think and act a whole lot like him!
The document describes several disciples following and interacting with Jesus after John the Baptist declares him to be the Lamb of God. Andrew and another disciple follow Jesus and spend time with him. Andrew then finds his brother Simon and tells him they have found the Messiah. Jesus later calls Philip to follow him, and Philip finds Nathanael and tells him they have found the one Moses and the prophets wrote about. Nathanael expresses doubt that anything good could come from Nazareth, but agrees to come see Jesus. When Nathanael does come, Jesus affirms he is a true Israelite and knows things about him that surprise Nathanael, leading Nathanael to declare Jesus is the Son of
This Sunday we hear the familiar Gospel of the woman who was caught in adultery and about to be stoned. Meanwhile the Scribes and the Pharisees, keepers of the Jewish Law, are not very happy with all the attention Jesus is getting, so they a lay trap for him. What does Christ do? Does he focus on the sin or the shame?
The insight to what this Gospel is really all about is broken open by a Jesuit working with the gangs in LA. See what I mean.
Is Saul Among the Prophets-This is The OneRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise from death. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
298 Christ our Ark 299 Great Things He has Done for YouRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
296 I am a Guardian-Redeemer 297 Samuel Was Attested as a Prophet of the LordRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
294 No King — No Deliverer 295 Naomi’s DecisionRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise from death. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
292 The LORD Did an Amazing Thing 293 Let Me Die With the Philistines.pptxRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
290-Exhausted Yet Pursuing 291-I Have Made a Vow to The LORD That I Cannot BreakRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
388-Then the Lord Raised Up Judges 389-The Lord Sent A ProphetRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
286 Shiloh Which is The Land of Canaan-287 Buried in ShechemRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise from death. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
284-Could Not Drive Them Out 285-Your RefugeRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise from death. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
282-283 The Day the Son Stood Still-He Left Nothing UndoneRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
280-281 The Waters of Jordan-Joshua Saved Rahab the HarlotRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing our sins to the cross when he died, and solved our mortality problem by rising from the dead, proving we can also overcome death. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
278-279 As An Eagle-Pisgah's Sight and Mose's DeathRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise from the dead. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
56 Unlimited Power In A Limited Space revisitedRick Peterson
This sermon is a slightly modified version of the one preached 12/23/18.
Adapted from a Scott Chambers sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/2-jesus-unlimited-power-in-a-limited-space-scott-chambers-sermon-on-jesus-christ-135274?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
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Trusting God's Providence.
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84 Do You See This Woman?
1.
2. In order to truly see others as they are we must
first see Jesus for who He is and ourselves for
who we are.
Blindness is prevalent among the religious.
3. Luke 7:36 NIV When one of the Pharisees
invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went
to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the
table. 37 A woman in that town who lived a
sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the
Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an
alabaster jar of perfume. 38 As she stood behind
him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his
feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with
her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on
them.
4. 39 When the Pharisee who had invited him saw
this, he said to himself, “If this man were a
prophet, he would know who is touching him
and what kind of woman she is—that she is a
sinner.”
40 Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have
something to tell you.”
“Tell me, teacher,” he said.
5. 41 “Two people owed money to a certain
moneylender. One owed him five hundred
denarii and the other fifty. 42 Neither of them
had the money to pay him back, so he forgave
the debts of both. Now which of them will love
him more?”
43 Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had
the bigger debt forgiven.”
“You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.
6. 44 Then he turned toward the woman and said
to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into
your house. You did not give me any water for
my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and
wiped them with her hair. 45 You did not give me
a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered,
has not stopped kissing my feet. 46 You did not
put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume
on my feet.
7. 47 Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been
forgiven—as her great love has shown. But
whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”
48 Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are
forgiven.”
49 The other guests began to say among
themselves, “Who is this who even forgives
sins?”
50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has
saved you; go in peace.”
8. Jesus’ ministry is impacting many people. His
reputation as a healer continues to spread just
as His clash with the religious leadership grows.
He has crossed the line by forgiving sins,
healing on the Sabbath and spending time with
the wrong kind of people.
He appears to be a radical, but He backs up
what He says with powerful healings.
The Pharisees just can’t quite figure Jesus out.
9. Chapter 7 begins by showing us that Jesus’
healing reputation has spread beyond the
Jewish people. A gentile centurion calls on Him
to heal his sick servant, but this gentile
demonstrates faith beyond anything Jesus has
seen so far, and Jesus expresses surprise.
Next, He raises a widow’s son from the dead
which shocks all the witnesses and has
everyone talking about God’s presence in Him.
10. Thirdly, Luke gives us an inside look at John the
Baptist’s message from Jail to Jesus.
It looks like John is struggling with
understanding just who Jesus is.
Are you the One?
Do we need to wait for someone else?
These words tell us that even John needed
confirmation. Jesus supplied confirmation to
John with works and words that demonstrated
that He is the One!
11. Then Jesus affirms John’s work and witness.
Luke 7:27 NIV This is the one about whom it is
written: “ ‘I will send my messenger ahead of
you, who will prepare your way before you.’ 28 I
tell you, among those born of women there is no
one greater than John; yet the one who is least
in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”
12. Luke points something out in verses 29-30 that
serve as a setting for our lesson from verses 36-
50.
Luke 7:29 NIV (All the people, even the tax
collectors, when they heard Jesus’ words,
acknowledged that God’s way was right,
because they had been baptized by John. 30 But
the Pharisees and the experts in the law
rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because
they had not been baptized by John.)
13. Notice the distinction between all the people
including the tax collectors, and the Pharisees
and lawyers.
How did the people and tax collectors show that
they acknowledged God’s justice? They saw
John, the forerunner of Jesus, believed & were
baptized. What did the Pharisees and lawyers
do? How did they reject God’s purpose for
themselves? They refused to see & believe in
the one John was proclaiming & were not
baptized.
14. Ok… all that in place, we see a great
case-in-point of this in verses 36-50.
Let’s study this together:
Here we encounter three main characters:
a Pharisee named Simon, a sinful woman, and
Jesus.
Watch how Luke unfolds the event for us and
think about what each character experiences
and reacts.
The set up is this…
15. Simon, a Pharisee has Jesus over for dinner.
He is obviously interested in Jesus.
He not only invites Jesus to come, but there are
others there too, maybe as witnesses or maybe
to evaluate Jesus.
16. I can almost imagine them thinking:
“On a scale of 1 to 10, how does Jesus rate.
Do we like Him or not.
Does He pass all of our tests or not.
If so, maybe we can make use of Him.
If not, we will have to figure out how to eliminate
Him and disrupt His influence.”
17. The meal is under way.
Jesus has reclined at the table of Simon with
the other dinner guests when it happens.
An unexpected guest enters the room.
This isn’t just any guest, it’s a woman.
And not just any woman, it’s her!
The woman everyone in town knows about.
The sinful one.
18. Now every woman in that town was a sinner, but
this woman was not just a regular old sinner.
She’s a sinner with a capitol “S”.
Even Simon knows about her. But look closely
at verse 37. A woman in that town who lived a
sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the
Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an
alabaster jar of perfume.
19. She somehow found out where Jesus was,
and what did she do?
She came to see Him and she brought a gift.
Was she invited? No.
Was she wanted? No.
20. I’m not even sure just how she got in there, but
she did. And she has brought something to give
to Jesus.
She enters, she is standing behind Jesus
weeping. Her tears hit His feet. She sees it. She
stoops down to the floor and takes her hair and
begins to wipe Jesus’ feet and to kiss His feet
and pour perfume on them.
Freeze frame!
Have you got this picture in your mind?
21. What an amazing sight!
Wow!
This is both very amazing and also very
uncomfortable.
Just think of it!
Wouldn’t you be uncomfortable?
How does one react to something like this?
This is not your everyday event in the life of a
Pharisee.
22. Simon is getting his eyes full of something that
demands a decision.
This is something he must evaluate and react
to!
His reaction will reveal his heart.
This is also something Jesus will react to.
And we see His heart as well.
23. Simon’s reaction is swift and decisive.
It is captured in verse 39.
When the Pharisee who had invited him saw
this, he said to himself, “If this man were a
prophet, he would know who is touching him
and what kind of woman she is—that she is a
sinner.”
24. Let’s look at Simon for a minute.
He has a cautious curiosity about Jesus’
identity.
Simon has fixed ideas about rules of
relationships.
Now not all his rules are wrong, but, let’s face it,
Simon is very careful about what kind of people
he associates with and when he sees this
woman doing all this to Jesus, he just knows
that Jesus can’t be a holy man!
25. No holy man or prophet would allow such a
display!
This is shameful.
It’s not right!
Jesus has just failed the sinful woman test!
He must not be a prophet of God.
No prophet of God would participate here and
allow this kind of person to love on His feet like
this!
26. Well? How would you feel if a known prostitute
came in and acted like that with our guest
speaker at one of our potluck dinners?
Is there any of Simon in any of us?
I’m afraid I would have to confess that affection
like that could make me wonder.
27. I’m afraid if I were there at Simon’s house I
might not do much better than he did.
Why did Simon make such a judgment?
Simon’s measurements were based on what he
was looking at and what he thought he was
seeing.
Jesus is about to offer a better focus for him.
28. Simon has no idea that the Son of God is setting
at his table and eating this meal with him.
He has no clue as to the magnitude of the
moment.
On the other hand, look at the sinful woman.
This woman demonstrates much better
perception and a much more proper response to
who Jesus is than Simon.
29. She has seen something Simon is blind to.
She recognizes the majesty of Jesus and pours
out passionate appreciation and affection
toward Him in the only way she knows how,
by the only means she can.
Simon is careful about his associations with
sinners.
This woman has had plenty of association with
all kinds of sinners who care nothing for her.
30. They only come for what she can do for them.
Jesus is the first person perhaps in her memory
that looks past what she does.
Jesus somehow sees her.
Jesus tells a parable to Simon which turns
Simon’s judgment in the right direction.
The parable has three characters in it.
A lender, and two borrowers.
31. 41 “Two people owed money to a certain
moneylender. One owed him five hundred
denarii and the other fifty. 42 Neither of them
had the money to pay him back, so he forgave
the debts of both. Now which of them will love
him more?”
43 Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had
the bigger debt forgiven.”
“You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.
32. Now Jesus speaks words designed to open
Simon’s eyes.
Listen to Jesus words to Simon again in verses
44-47.
33. 44 Then he turned toward the woman and said
to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into
your house. You did not give me any water for
my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and
wiped them with her hair. 45 You did not give me
a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered,
has not stopped kissing my feet. 46 You did not
put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume
on my feet.
34. 47 Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been
forgiven—as her great love has shown. But
whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”
What did Jesus ask Simon here?
Do you see this woman?
Simon, you are looking at all the wrong things.
You can’t evaluate what is going on here
because you can’t see!
35. Simon can’t see Jesus for who He is,
but this woman can!
She’s acting like Simon ought to act,
if he could only see!
Simon is so blind in his self-righteousness that
he had the creator of the universe over for
dinner and didn’t even greet him at the door!
36. He’s so blind he didn’t even offer to hang His
coat up!
Whose treatment of Jesus is really the shameful
one here?
Whose treatment of Jesus actually fits the
reality of who Jesus is and who we are in His
presence?
37. Who showed Jesus love and who missed the
golden opportunity of a lifetime?
Don’t you know that on the day of judgment,
when Jesus returns, Simon will wish he had
traded places with this sinful woman?
38. Let me finish our lesson by presenting the
lesson Jesus did.
Jesus tells us plainly here that our love for Him
is directly related to the forgiveness we receive
from Him.
Jesus is actually very gracious toward Simon.
He accepts Simon’s limited love and comes for
dinner.
39. But when Simon casts stones at what this
woman is doing and judges Jesus in the
process, Jesus rises and defends her.
More than that, Jesus publicly blesses her with
forgiveness of her sins before them all.
40. She has risked much to come show her love to
Jesus and He will not let her be put to shame.
In fact, Jesus announcement of her forgiveness
includes an announcement of her salvation and
peace.
41. What about us?
Are you and I more concerned with what others
think and do, or are we willing to fall down at the
feet of Jesus and worship and adore Him in love
for forgiving us for our sins?
42. Do you see this woman?
She was lost in her love for her Lord and poured
out herself to Him.
Do you see this woman?
She received eternal blessings for her response
to her Lord.
Do you see this woman?
Will you respond to the Lord like she did and
receive the blessings she received?
Jesus is watching