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The Two Debtors (Lk 7:41-43)

The Two Debtors (Lk 7:41-43). Do you appreciate what Jesus has done for you? Does your service and devotion to Jesus demonstrate the true extent of your appreciation? If you are slack in your service, what does that indicate? What would help to motivate you toward better service?.

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The Two Debtors (Lk 7:41-43)

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  1. The Two Debtors (Lk 7:41-43)

  2. Do you appreciate what Jesus has done for you? • Does your service and devotion to Jesus demonstrate the true extent of your appreciation? • If you are slack in your service, what does that indicate? • What would help to motivate you toward better service?

  3. The Setting... • Jesus accepts an invitation to eat at a Pharisee’s house - Lk 7:36 • A woman “who was a sinner” (perhaps a prostitute) comes in... • The host wonders whether Jesus could truly be a prophet. Lk 7:39 • Jesus offers to say something…..

  4. The Parable… • A creditor had two debtors - Lk 7:41 • The debtors could not repay, yet the creditor forgave them both - Lk 7:42a

  5. Jesus’ Question & Application • He Challenges Simon With a Question. “Which of them (the debtors) will love him (the creditor) more?” • The contrast between Simon and the woman - Lk 7:44-46 • Jesus drives the point home - Lk 7:47

  6. Applying The Parable • This Parable Can Provide Great Comfort To Sinners. • This Parable Reveals How We Can Increase Our Love And Devotion To Jesus. • We Must Increase Our Understanding of Sin!

  7. Summary • What is our devotion and service to Jesus like? • Could it be that we are more like the Pharisee than we care to admit?

  8. Let Us Desire To Hear Jesus Say “Your sins are forgiven. Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”

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