Week of June 13th - The Third Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 7:36-50

1. What do you look for in a gift for your spouse or someone you care about? What is the most touching gift you have received?
2. In the first part of Father Mike's sermon, he talked about temptation. What are some keys you've found to not giving in to temptation?
3. In our passage from Luke, who invites Jesus to dinner and why?
4. Who is the uninvited guest? What do we learn about her in verse 37? What does she do and why?
5. Father Mike also talked about how sin separates us from a close relationship with Jesus and His church. How was this true for the woman? Can you think of a time when that has been true for you?
6. What do you think about the story Jesus tells in verses 41-42? What is the point of the story? What does this exchange between Jesus and Simon reveal about Simon? the woman?
7. The final point in the sermon was about repentance. Why is this important? Why can't Jesus forgive us without us having to repent?
8. What is the bottom line for the woman in today's passage? (v. 48) Would these words be comforting to her? Would they be to you if Jesus spoke them to you?
9. Do you agree that it's hard to say, "I'm sorry"? Why or why not?