Describe the differences between the heart of posture of the sinful woman, and that of Simon the Pharisee. How are those respective heart postures evidenced by their behavior?

Why is Simon the Pharisee so scandalized by what he is seeing?

What is the point of Jesus’s parable that he tells to Simon? How does it apply to our lives, as Christians?

According to Jesus, how can you tell if a person really understands the gospel (their sin, and God’s grace) in their heart?

On what basis does Jesus say that the woman’s sins are forgiven? Is it because of her love for God/others (7:47), or because of her faith (7:50)? How do both of these (faith in God, obeying God and loving God/others) relate to salvation?

Why are the people that are present so taken aback when Jesus tells the woman that her sins are forgiven (7:48-50)? Why is this such a significant declaration for Jesus to make?

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