Luke 7:36-50 - The Pharisee and the Sinful Woman

Luke 7:36-50

The Pharisee	The Sinful Woman
V 36 The word “Pharisee” means separate or separated. These pious men believed that we should be totally separated from sinners – have no contact with them. There was no hope for the sinner under the Law. Simon did	V 37 This woman had been totally joined to sin. V 50 Jesus pointed out that she had faith. She found the solution to sin in the grace and redeeming acts of Christ. The Old and New Testament position on sin is contrasted here
V 36 Simon was a very learned and pious man – a Pharisee who would have worn fine garments to show his status	V 37 This unnamed woman was known to all as a sinner – she was clothed in shame
V 39 Was a prideful, hypocritical sinner – a sin of the heart	V 37, 47 as a sexual sinner – a sin of the body and soul
V 39 Saw other people’s sin as greater than his own	V 38 Saw herself as the greatest sinner
V 44 Made no preparations for Jesus’ presence	V 37 Made elaborate and costly preparations for Jesus’ presence
V 39 Judged Jesus	V 44-46 Worshiped Jesus
V 44-46 Would not touch Jesus	V 44-46 Washed and anointed Jesus
V 40-47 Was rebuked by Jesus	V 47-48 Was forgiven by Jesus

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