Luke 7:36-50 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.… I. THE PERSON DESCRIBED. 1. She was a sinner. This applies to all. 2. A notorious sinner. 3. A mourning and deeply penitent sinner. II. THE COURSE WHICH SHE ADOPTED. 1. Strong desires after the Saviour. 2. Deep humility and lowliness of mind. 3. Deep contrition. 4. True and hearty affection to Christ. 5. Liberality and devotedness to Christ. 6. An after-life worthy of the profession she now made. She attended Christ in many of His journeys, &c. III. THE PUBLIC TESTAMENT SHE RECEIVED. She had honoured Jesus; and He now honours her, by testifying of her. 1. He testified to her forgiveness. 2. He testified to her faith as the instrumental cause. 3. He testified to the greatness of her love. 4. He testified to His approval and acceptance of her.Application. Learn: 1. The condescension of Christ. 2. The riches of His grace. 3. His power and willingness to save the chief of sinners. 4. The true way of coming to Christ. 5. The effects of true love to Him. (J. Burns D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. |
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