1. Message Video
2. Extravagant Act of Worship
2.1. Symbol of Repentance
2.1.1. Leaving old life!
2.1.2. Luke 7:38 NLT Then she knelt behind him at his feet, weeping. Her tears fell on his feet, and she wiped them off with her hair. Then she kept kissing his feet and putting perfume on them.
2.1.3. Luke 7:39 NLT When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know what kind of woman is touching him. She’s a sinner!”
2.2. Simon assumed since Jesus didn’t realize woman was prostitute
2.2.1. Couldn’t be God or Prophet!
2.2.2. Jesus basically responds, “Oh yeah? Just read your mind. Show you...”
2.2.2.1. Luke 7:44 (NLT) 44 Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Look at this woman kneeling here. When I entered your home, you didn’t offer me water to wash the dust from my feet, but she has washed them with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
2.2.2.2. Luke 7:45 (NLT) 45 You didn’t greet me with a kiss, but from the time I first came in, she has not stopped kissing my feet.
2.2.2.3. Luke 7:46 (NLT) 46 You neglected the courtesy of olive oil to anoint my head, but she has anointed my feet with rare perfume.
2.2.2.4. Luke 7:47 (NLT) 47 “I tell you, her sins—and they are many—have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.”
2.2.2.5. Luke 7:48 (NLT) 48 Then Jesus said to the woman, “Your sins are forgiven.”
3. Why did this woman come and do this?
3.1. Walks across town past men jeered!
3.1.1. Past sitting on porch
3.1.2. Walks into Simon’s house
3.1.3. Darts straight Jesus
3.2. Something Pharisees considere
3.2.1. Scandalous
3.2.2. Disgraceful
3.2.3. Appalling!
3.3. Why?
3.3.1. Already knew about Jesus
3.3.2. Heard speak!
3.3.3. Saw love!
4. Luke
4.1. Doesn’t tell us directly
4.2. Same Chap
4.3. JTB’s disciples question JC
5. Matthew
5.1. Tells the parallel story Chapter 11
5.2. Matt tells exactly what Jesus preaching when JTB’s disciples came to question Jesus
5.3. What was the message
5.3.1. Broken
5.3.2. Rejected
5.3.3. Desperate woman heard?
5.4. Jesus said
5.4.1. You are invited!
5.4.2. Matthew 11:28–29 NLT 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
6. Show you something for a moment!
6.1. Pointing out women’s sins didn’t lead her away from her sins
6.2. Judging her for her lifestyle didn’t change her lifestyle!
6.3. Shaming her didn’t set her free!
6.4. Jesus didn’t come
6.4.1. Righteous
6.4.1.1. Sinners
6.4.2. Healthy
6.4.2.1. Sick!
7. Jesus invites the people others reject!
7.1. Even if you’ve doubted God
7.1.1. Questioned God
7.1.2. Been hurt by God!
7.2. Tried to walk away from God
7.2.1. Failed God
7.2.2. You’re still invited!
7.3. Even if you
7.3.1. Considered suicide
7.3.2. Filed bankruptcy
7.3.3. Cursed God
7.4. Committed adultery
7.4.1. You are still invited!
7.5. Lady turned away
7.5.1. Dress code
7.5.2. Please do!
8. Come with your
8.1. Doubts
8.2. Fears
8.3. Addictions
8.4. Rejection
8.5. Baggage!
9. But don’t come alone! Bring others with you!
9.1. You are Invited
9.2. Your His invitation
10. Luke 7:37 NLT When a certain immoral woman from that city heard he was eating there, she brought a beautiful alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume.
10.1. “Call Girl”
10.1.1. Walks into party
10.1.2. Pharisees raged in protest!
10.1.2.1. She can’t!
10.1.2.2. Unclean
10.1.2.3. Unworthy!
10.1.2.4. Impure!
10.1.2.5. Doesn’t belong!
10.1.2.6. Wasn’t invited!
11. QR
12. I'M IN
12.1. I’m Invited
12.1.1. To God’s family
12.2. I’m Invaluable
12.2.1. To God’s work
12.3. I’m Influential
12.3.1. For God’s glory
12.4. I’m Invested
12.4.1. In God’s church
13. Invited
13.1. Worst feelings
13.1.1. Left Out
13.1.2. Uninvited!
13.2. Ever felt?
13.2.1. Unwanted
13.2.2. Unworthy
13.2.3. Undeserving
13.2.4. Unwelcome?
14. Jesus invites the people others reject
14.1. Story in Luke 7
14.1.1. 2000 yrs ago
14.1.2. Jesus walked earth claiming be God
14.1.2.1. People weren’t sure believe him
14.1.2.2. Or if he was crazy
14.1.2.3. If he truly is God he would be for the Pharisees because nobody is holier than they are.
14.2. Pious
14.2.1. Devout
14.2.1.1. Outwardly Religious
14.2.2. Ritualistic ordinances for purity
14.2.2.1. Keep away from anyone sinful!
14.3. Pharisee named Simon
14.3.1. Decided throw party!
14.4. Common people listen Pharisees talk about
14.4.1. Social trends
14.4.2. Politics
14.4.3. Theology
14.4.4. Stranger Things!
14.4.5. No Netflix
14.4.6. Then a certain woman came
15. Sorry
15.1. Not invited!
15.2. Kneels posture worship
15.2.1. Jar perfume
15.2.2. Breaks open
15.2.3. Pours Jesus’ feet!
15.3. Most valuable possession
15.3.1. Years salary
15.3.2. Business card
15.3.3. Advertisement!