A sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet with oil and tears at a Pharisee's house. When the Pharisee sees this, he thinks that if Jesus were truly a prophet he would know this woman is a sinner. Jesus tells a parable about a creditor forgiving two debtors unequal amounts to illustrate that the woman's great sins have been forgiven because she loves much, while the Pharisee who was forgiven little loves little. Jesus tells the woman that her faith has saved her, and she may go in peace.
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The Powerpoint outlines for this series of lessons on The Great Commission were downloaded from the Duluth, GA Church of Christ website at: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org/sermons.php
When God came down two thousand years ago, He came not in all His majestic, infinite power and glory, not in His role as the Judge of all the earth, not pompously displaying all of His awesome holiness and purity, but in the form of a finite human being, to demonstrate all of His infinite love, goodness and compassion towards us, in spite of all that we have done. LOVE CAME DOWN! In Jesus Christ, when He came into this world.
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It's hard for most people to grasp the concept of being a slave. Most would deny that they are servants. But the reality is that we are all slaves/servants to something. If one is honest with himself He'll admit that he is in bondage to his job, to a location where he lives, to a bad marriage, to a sick and dying body and most of all to sin. Paul speaks in the context to the Roman empire where the majority of his listeners are servants. You may not be this kind of a servant, but the principles are still applicable to employees, students and even children. Jesus did not come to rule but to serve. We are to do the same.
The Powerpoint outlines for this series of lessons on The Great Commission were downloaded from the Duluth, GA Church of Christ website at: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org/sermons.php
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The Powerpoint outlines for this series of lessons on The Great Commission were downloaded from the Duluth, GA Church of Christ website at: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org/sermons.php
When God came down two thousand years ago, He came not in all His majestic, infinite power and glory, not in His role as the Judge of all the earth, not pompously displaying all of His awesome holiness and purity, but in the form of a finite human being, to demonstrate all of His infinite love, goodness and compassion towards us, in spite of all that we have done. LOVE CAME DOWN! In Jesus Christ, when He came into this world.
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It's hard for most people to grasp the concept of being a slave. Most would deny that they are servants. But the reality is that we are all slaves/servants to something. If one is honest with himself He'll admit that he is in bondage to his job, to a location where he lives, to a bad marriage, to a sick and dying body and most of all to sin. Paul speaks in the context to the Roman empire where the majority of his listeners are servants. You may not be this kind of a servant, but the principles are still applicable to employees, students and even children. Jesus did not come to rule but to serve. We are to do the same.
The Powerpoint outlines for this series of lessons on The Great Commission were downloaded from the Duluth, GA Church of Christ website at: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org/sermons.php
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 CROOKED COMMUNIST COUPLE
Text: Act 5:1-5
INTRO
Acts 2:44-45
Acts 4:32
I. THE PLOT
Acts 5:1-3
II. THE POSSESSION
Acts 5:4
III. THE PERSPECTIVE
Acts 5:4
IV. THE PASSING
Acts 5:5
Do you feel you need a Saviour? Are your sins too great to bear. There is a Man who is Friend of sinners, He is Jesus, He does care. On the Cross He bore our sin, God, dying for you and me. He cleared the debt, He paid the price, believing, we are now set free.
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2021.01.20 - The Word of God at the Synod of Saint John, the BaptistBilly Dean
„I have also told it not to let itself be injected by satan’s sign, for a bad pestilence comes after that, written in the Scriptures that it would come over those with satan’s sign in their flesh pushed by a hidden trick by the mind of the man who does satan’s will, who makes peace with satan.”
Seeking God
• Commanded
• Includes seeking
- His Name
- His word
- His face
- His strength
- His commandments
- His precepts
- His kingdom
- His righteousness
- Christ
- Honor which comes from him
- Justification by Christ
- The city which God has prepared
• By prayer
• In his house
• Should be
- Immediate
- Evermore
- While he may be found
- With diligence
- With the heart
- In the day of trouble
• Ensures
- His being found
- His favour
- His protection
- His not forsaking us
- Life
- Prosperity
- Being heard of him
- Understanding all things
- Gifts of righteousness
• Imperative upon all
• Afflictions designed to lead to
• None, by nature, are found to be engaged in
• Saints
- Specially exhorted to
- Desirous of
- Purpose, in heart
- Prepare their hearts for
- Set their hearts to
- Engage in, with the whole heart
- Early in
- Earnest in
- Characterised by
• Is never in vain
• Blessedness of
• Leads to Joy
• Ends in praise
• Promise connected with
• Shall be rewarded
• The wicked
- Are gone out of the way of
- Prepare not their hearts for
- Refuse, through pride
- Not led to, by affliction
- Sometimes pretend to
- Rejected, when too late in
• They who neglect denounced
• Punishment of those who neglect
• Exemplified
- Asa
- Jehoshaphat
- Uzziah
- Hezekiah
- Josiah
- Ezra
- David
- Daniel
Preached at the Merritt Island church of Christ
http://MIchurchOfChrist.org
Adapted from Ken Craig's Lecture at Florida College 2012
http://bookstore.floridacollege.edu/product/50834/FC12BK-HE-DIED-AND-WAS-BURIED/
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
Preached at the Merritt Island church of Christ
http://www.MIchurchOfChrist.org
adapted from Raised With Christ by Thaxter Dickey
Of First Importance He Was Raised And Appeared
Florida College Annual Lectures 2013
THE CROOKED COMMUNIST COUPLE
Text: Act 5:1-5
INTRO
Acts 2:44-45
Acts 4:32
I. THE PLOT
Acts 5:1-3
II. THE POSSESSION
Acts 5:4
III. THE PERSPECTIVE
Acts 5:4
IV. THE PASSING
Acts 5:5
Do you feel you need a Saviour? Are your sins too great to bear. There is a Man who is Friend of sinners, He is Jesus, He does care. On the Cross He bore our sin, God, dying for you and me. He cleared the debt, He paid the price, believing, we are now set free.
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2021.01.20 - The Word of God at the Synod of Saint John, the BaptistBilly Dean
„I have also told it not to let itself be injected by satan’s sign, for a bad pestilence comes after that, written in the Scriptures that it would come over those with satan’s sign in their flesh pushed by a hidden trick by the mind of the man who does satan’s will, who makes peace with satan.”
Seeking God
• Commanded
• Includes seeking
- His Name
- His word
- His face
- His strength
- His commandments
- His precepts
- His kingdom
- His righteousness
- Christ
- Honor which comes from him
- Justification by Christ
- The city which God has prepared
• By prayer
• In his house
• Should be
- Immediate
- Evermore
- While he may be found
- With diligence
- With the heart
- In the day of trouble
• Ensures
- His being found
- His favour
- His protection
- His not forsaking us
- Life
- Prosperity
- Being heard of him
- Understanding all things
- Gifts of righteousness
• Imperative upon all
• Afflictions designed to lead to
• None, by nature, are found to be engaged in
• Saints
- Specially exhorted to
- Desirous of
- Purpose, in heart
- Prepare their hearts for
- Set their hearts to
- Engage in, with the whole heart
- Early in
- Earnest in
- Characterised by
• Is never in vain
• Blessedness of
• Leads to Joy
• Ends in praise
• Promise connected with
• Shall be rewarded
• The wicked
- Are gone out of the way of
- Prepare not their hearts for
- Refuse, through pride
- Not led to, by affliction
- Sometimes pretend to
- Rejected, when too late in
• They who neglect denounced
• Punishment of those who neglect
• Exemplified
- Asa
- Jehoshaphat
- Uzziah
- Hezekiah
- Josiah
- Ezra
- David
- Daniel
Preached at the Merritt Island church of Christ
http://MIchurchOfChrist.org
Adapted from Ken Craig's Lecture at Florida College 2012
http://bookstore.floridacollege.edu/product/50834/FC12BK-HE-DIED-AND-WAS-BURIED/
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
Preached at the Merritt Island church of Christ
http://www.MIchurchOfChrist.org
adapted from Raised With Christ by Thaxter Dickey
Of First Importance He Was Raised And Appeared
Florida College Annual Lectures 2013
No Room in the Inn
Text: Luke 2:6-7
I. No room for Jesus in the life of Satisfied S-Inn-ers
Gen 13:13
Prov 1:10; 13:21; 23:17; Isa 13:9; Amos 9:10; Mat 9:13; 1Tim 1:15; Jas 4:8
II. No Room for Jesus in the excuse of Inn-ocency
Gen 20:5
John 15:22-23; Rom 1:20; 2:1; 1Pet 2:16
III. No Room for Jesus at the P-Inn-acle of man’s achievement
Matt 4:5
Mat 4:6-7; Exod 17:2; Ps 78:18, 41, 56-58
IV. No Room for Jesus in the Inn-er prison of self-pity
Acts 16:23-24
Job 35:9-10; Ps 119:55; Mark 14:25-26; 2Tim 4:2
V. No Room for the Wicked at Jesus’s D-Inn-er
Matt 22:4
Rev 3:20; Rev 19:7-9; Pr 15:17; Eph 5:32-33
Conclusion:
Prov 11:30
Luke 5:9-10; John 4:36; 21:6-7; Jas 5:20
An Intruder at Dinner- Matt 22
I. How is the Intruder Discovered? (v. 11)
II. How is the Intruder Tried? (v. 12)
III. How does the intruder respond? (v. 12)
IV. How is the Intruder Sentenced? (v. 13)
How can a man “follow Christ”?
I. In Salvation
II. Through Situations
III. Above Stock (family)
IV. Above Silver (Riches)
V. Above Self
VI. Through Succession (Beyond the grave)
The full message of glorification by Faith is clearly seen when we investigate it from the point of view of the Sanctuary. The development of the process of justification, moving through the process of Sanctification and completed through glorification.
The plan of redemption takes on new heights in this bible based presentation.
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 Power of Permission
I. The Permission of Light
Matt 5:15-16
II. The Permission of Submission
Phil 2:5
III. The Permission of Constraint
Phil 4:5
IV. The Permission of Peace
Col 3:15
V. The Permission of Authority
Col 3:16
Conclusion-
The admonition is a man must
Put a prohibition on the acquisition
of human intuition and ambition
and be in submission to
the new creature’s position
by giving exhibition to the scriptures
definition of acceptable permission.
“So” Nehemiah
1. The “So” of Prayer- Nehemiah 2:4
“So I prayed”
2. The “So” of Purpose- Nehemiah 2:11
“So I came”
3. The “So” of Plod- Nehemiah 4:6,10,18,21
“So we built”
4. The “So” of Persistence- Nehemiah 6:3
“So that I cannot”
5. The “So” of Perfection- Nehemiah 6:15
“So the wall was finished”
6. The “So” of Personality- Nehemiah 5:15
“So did I”
7. The “So” of Power- Nehemiah 8:11
“So the Levites stilled all the people”
Conclusion:
Small words have their position as do seemingly insignificant people;
So take Nehemiah’s example and apply yourself to your position as God accomplishes His mission.
“So” Nehemiah
1. The “So” of Prayer- Nehemiah 2:4
“So I prayed”
2. The “So” of Purpose- Nehemiah 2:11
“So I came”
3. The “So” of Plod- Nehemiah 4:6,10,18,21
“So we built”
4. The “So” of Persistence- Nehemiah 6:3
“So that I cannot”
5. The “So” of Perfection- Nehemiah 6:15
“So the wall was finished”
6. The “So” of Personality- Nehemiah 5:15
“So did I”
7. The “So” of Power- Nehemiah 8:11
“So the Levites stilled all the people”
Conclusion:
Small words have their position as do seemingly insignificant people;
So take Nehemiah’s example and apply yourself to your position as God accomplishes His mission.
ISAAC FACING FAMINE
TEXT: GEN 26:1-11
I. FALSEHOOD- VS 7, 8
A CONVENIENT LIE FOR ISAAC.
II. FRUITION- VS8
A SUCCESSFUL DECEPTION
III. FOUNDATION- VS10
THE SIN OF SELF-JUSTIFICATION
IV. FORBEARANCE- VS11
THE MERCY OF GOD.
THE WAY OF ESAU
I. SELF-WILLED- 27
PROVIDER
PRUDENT
POPULAR
II. SELF-SUFFICIENT- 29, 30
DEMANDING
DECEIVED
III. SELF-RIGHTEOUS
VALUE
VANITY
CONCLUSION: SAFETY
PHONY PROPHETS FOR PROFIT
TEXT: 2PET 2:1-3
I. COUNTERFEIT PREACHER.
2PET 2:1
II. CORRUPT PHILOSOPHY
2PET 2:2
III. COVETOUS PLEBES
2PET 2:3
CONCLUSION- A PRODUCT TO PLUNDER
2PET 2:3
HOW SHALL WE SING THE LORD'S SONG IN A STRANGE LAND
TEXT: PS 137:4
I. BY SEEING THE WAY AHEAD IS THE WAY FORWARD.
EXOD 14:10, 15
II. BY SEEING PAST MIRACLES AS PROBABLE FOR PRESENT PROBLEMS.
MARK 6:47-52
III. BY REPRIMANDING YOUR HUMAN MIND.
2COR 1:8-10
CONCLUSION-
ONLY A MIND SUPERIOR TO THIS WORLD CAN “SING THE LORD’S SONG IN A STRANGE LAND”.
A PRAYER FOR COMPREHENSION
TEXT: PS 119:18
I. OPEN
Matt 13:13
2Cor 4:4
Ps 19:1-2
John 3:3
1Pet 1:23
Isa 29:10-12
Eph 1:17-18
II. THOU
Ps 119:130
Jer 15:16
III. WONDROUS THINGS
Jer 6:10
Ps 119:95-97
Heb 8:5
Heb 10:1
CONCLUSION
HOS 8:12
1COR 2:9-10
Ps 119:18
When Etiquette Interrupts the Party
TEXT: GEN 21:8-19
I. PRESUMPTION
A. WEANING- GEN 21:8
Rom 12:15-16
Isa 28:9-10
2Thess 3:10
B. WOUNDING- GEN 21:9
Prov 20:11
Luke 6:44
Matt 7:20
Matt 7:1
1Cor 8:12-13
Gal 4:28-29
II. CORRECTION
A. WANDERING- GEN 21:14
Gen 16:9
Eph 5:3-4
Gen 26:8
B. WANTING- GEN 21:15
Gen 21:14
Gen 16:10
1Cor 10:13
C. WHINING- GEN 21:16
III. INSTRUCTION
A. WHY- GEN 21:17
Gen 16:13
2Cor 4:9
Eccl 12:1
B. WHERE- GEN 21:17
Ps 40:1-2
Ps 66:18
Gen 21:17
C. WATER- GEN 21:19
Gen 16:13
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
1. A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus' Feet
Matthew (no reference)
Mark (no reference)
Luke 7:36-50
John (no reference)
Luke 7:36-50 36 And one of the Pharisees desiredhim that he wouldeat
with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.
Meat: something you (m)eat
Gen 1:29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearingseed,
which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the
fruit of a tree yieldingseed; to you it shall be for meat.
Gen 9:3 Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the
green herb have I given you all things.
Lev 2:1 And when any will offer a meat offeringunto the LORD, his
offeringshall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put
frankincense thereon:
37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew
that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of
ointment,
38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet
with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his
feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
This will happen twice in Christ’s ministry as does: (John 12 by Mary)
Sermon on the Mount(Mat 6:17)
Temple cleansing
39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within
himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, wouldhave known who and
what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
2. 40 And Jesus answeringsaidunto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say
unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
He wanted God to condemn a sinner but not point out his sin.
Luke 5:22 But when Jesus perceivedtheir thoughts, he answeringsaidunto
them, What reason ye in your hearts?
Matt 9:4 And Jesus knowingtheir thoughts said, Wherefore thinkye evil in
your hearts?
Matt 12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every
kingdom dividedagainst itself is brought to desolation; and every city or
house divided againstitself shall not stand:
41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five
hundredpence, and the other fifty.
42 And when they had nothingto pay, he franklyforgave them both. Tell
me therefore, which of them will love him most?
You must have a bible education direct from Godsword or you will
not grasp the fact that one sin against the Holy God puts you in the
“wicked” class.
Jas 1:27 Pure religion andundefiledbefore God and the Father is this, To
visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself
unspotted from the world.
Jas 4:4 Ye adulterers andadulteresses, know ye not that the friendshipof
the worldis enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the
world is the enemy of God.
John 17:14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them,
because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Rom 12:2 And be not conformedto this world: but be ye transformed by
the renewingof your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and
acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Gal 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this
present evil world, accordingto the will of God and our Father:
3. Gal 6:14 But God forbid that I shouldglory, save in the cross of our Lord
Jesus Christ, by whom the worldis crucifiedunto me, and I unto the world.
Col 3:1-3 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are
above, where Christsitteth on the right hand of God.
2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christin God.
1John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If
any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Creditor = Jesus as God
One who owed 500 pence = wicked woman
One who owed 50 Pence = Pharisee
43 Simon answeredand said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most.
And he said unto him, Thou hast rightlyjudged.
Not only did Simon “Judge” but, from Jesus lips Simon judged rightly.
44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this
woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet:
but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of
her head.
45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath
not ceased to kiss my feet.
46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed
my feet with ointment.
47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for
she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
Jas 1:23-25 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is
like unto a man beholdinghis natural face in a glass:
24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightwayforgetteth
what manner of man he was.
4. 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth
therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man
shall be blessed in his deed.
Isa 42:24-25 24 Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did
not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk
in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law.
25 Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the
strength of battle: and it hath set him on fire roundabout, yet he knew not;
and it burned him, yet he laid it not to heart.
Ezek 12:27 Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision
that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times
that are far off.
Matt 24:38-39 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were
eating and drinking, marryingand giving in marriage, until the day that
Noe entered into the ark,
39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall
also the coming of the Son of man be.
2Pet 3:4-5 4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since
the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning
of the creation.
5 For this they willinglyare ignorantof, that by the word of God the
heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the
water:
48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves,
Who is this that forgiveth sins also?
50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
Simon had faith, but it was misplaced. Your faith is only as good the
one in whom your faith is placed.
5. The Pharisee’s faith is in his own works;
This sinful woman’sfaith was in the sinless Son of God.
Luke 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins shouldbe preached
in his name among all nations, beginningat Jerusalem.
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other
name under heaven given among men, wherebywe must be saved.
Acts 13:38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that
through this man is preachedunto you the forgiveness of sins:
1John 2:12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven
you for his name's sake.