Making an Exchange

Luke 7.36-50

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When we take away from a person something he values we had better

make certain to exchange it with something of equal or greater value.

Outline

vv.36-38 the woman acts

v.39 Simon judges wrongly

vv.40-42 a parable

v.43 Simon judges rightly

vv.44-47 understanding the woman’s actions

vv.48-50 restoration

the woman acts vv.36-38

Simon judges wrongly v.39

“have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with

evil thoughts?” James 2.4

a parable vv.40-42

Simon judges rightly v.43

understanding the woman’s actions vv.44-47

The woman is acting on a forgiveness received

The woman publicly confronts those opposed to Jesus

The woman makes amends for Simon’s “sins”

The woman turns the categories of law-keepers and law-breakers on its head.

restoration vv.48-50

Making an exchange

Simon Woman Unaware of his sin Aware of her sin Actively sinning Actively repenting Managing God Submitting to God Dishonoring Jesus Honoring Jesus Demonstrates condem- nation Demonstrates love

Making an exchange means . . . 1) Exchange our knowledge with God’s

knowledge. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. Romans 10.2-3

Making an exchange means . . . 1) Exchange our knowledge with God’s

knowledge. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge. 1 Corinthians 1.5 But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. 1 Corinthians 8.1

Making an exchange means . . . 2) Exchange our timidity with boldness For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 2 Timothy 1.7

Making an exchange means . . . 3) Exchange our religious identity with a Kingdom identity. Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. Colossians 2.16-17