16: Love matters more than piety (Luke 7:36 – 50)
In this episode, Jesus exposes the coldness of their hearts toward His gospel. Because they were preoccupied with their own righteousness, they had little experience of the grace of forgiveness. But the new wine—the gospel of Jesus—cannot be contained within mere religious observance. Loving Jesus matters more than keeping religious requirements. And recognizing the grace of forgiveness is the first step to truly knowing Him. π Read Luke 7:36 - 50 Q1. Why did the woman in vv. 36–50 love Jesus more than Simon did? Answers π Because she had been forgiven more sins. Her deep awareness of forgiveness produced greater love. Q2. According to Jesus’ conversation with Simon, what attitude keeps us from realizing Jesus’ love? (vv. 37–39) Answer π • A critical and condemning spirit toward others • A heart of self-righteousness These attitudes blind us to our own need for grace. Q3. According to vv. 16, 39, and 49, who is Jesus? Answers π • Greater than a proph...