The Tale of Two Debtors: How Great is Your Love?

SERIES: THE STORIES OF JESUS

MESSAGE: The Tale of Two Debtors: How Great is Your Love?

TEXT: Luke 7:36–50

DATE: August 17, 2025

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The setting. (V. 36)

2. The notorious woman’s anointing. (Vv. 37–38)

3. The private judgement and assumption. (V. 39)

4. The public confrontation and a question. (Vv. 40–43)

5. The revealing contrast and truth. (Vv. 44–47)

6. The personal proclamation. (Vv. 48, 50)

7. The most important question. (V. 49)

Doctrinal Truths:

1. You are saved by grace through faith.

   (Eph. 2:8–9)

2. You are saved by mercy.

   (Titus 3:4–8)

3. You are saved through spiritual cleansing.

   (1 Cor. 6:9–11)

4. You are saved to good works not by good works.

   (Eph. 2:10)

5. You are saved from a former life of sin.

   (1 Pet. 2:9–10)

6. You are saved to give glory to God!

Application Questions:

1. How do you see yourself?

2. How do you see others?

3. How does the Lord see you?

4. Is your love little or big?

5. How are you expressing your love?

6. How can I be forgiven of my sin?