Discussion Questions

Week of: March 30, 2025 // Sermon Text: Luke 7:36-8:3

Sermon Overview

Those who are extravagantly forgiven by Jesus extravagantly love him.

Digging Deeper

Read Luke 7:36-8:3

1. From Simon the Pharisees' perspective, what's the most important thing about the woman (see vs. 39)? From Jesus' perspective, what's the most important thing about the woman (see vv. 44-47)?^[1]

2. When faced with 'sinners', how might you be tempted to think of them in the same way that Simon thought of the woman?^[2]

3. Sadly, at times, our hearts are more aligned with Simon than the woman of this story. To what degree would you say you feel tempted to self-righteousness (i.e., thinking you're good on your own and don't need God's help)? How might we grow in our capacity to identify the rising of self-righteousness in our hearts and, by grace, put it to death?
4. In this passage, we see two truths: sin is an unpayable debt, and forgiveness is an undeserved gift. Which of these truths does your heart need to be reminded of more often?
5. Have you ever deeply felt both the seriousness of your sin and the greatness of God's forgiveness? How did it impact your love for Christ?
6. How can we speak in ways that belittle or undermine our sinfulness? Why is that dangerous for Christians to do?^[3]
7. How can we help each other remember the extravagant forgiveness we've received in Christ?
8. Pastor Brett said that the forgiven are marked by 1) unashamed adoration of Jesus and 2) unusual generosity. What do these marks look like practically? Do you think these two marks are evident in your own life?
9. When was a time you personally experienced or observed unusual generosity from a Christian?
10. In which circumstances (or around which people) might you be tempted to hide your adoration of Christ?
11. In what ways should the truth that we have been lavishly forgiven impact our giving / use of our resources?

Prayer

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