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Costly Love: Understanding Jesus' Customs & Motives

Explore the story from Luke 7:36-50, where an uninvited guest shows costly love to Jesus through humble gestures. Discover the misunderstandings of Simon and the beautiful act of love demonstrated by a repentant woman. Dive deep into the significance of braving societal judgment and fully surrendering to Christ's love. Reflect on whether the love of Christ compels you to know, love, worship, and live for Him.

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Costly Love: Understanding Jesus' Customs & Motives

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  1. On the Streets with Jesus Costly Love March 2, 2008

  2. Customs & Motives • Dinner Invitations

  3. Customs & Motives • Dinner Invitations • Special honor shown: • Enthusiastic kiss

  4. Customs & Motives • Dinner Invitations • Special honor shown: • Enthusiastic kiss • Servant washing feet

  5. Customs & Motives • Dinner Invitations • Special honor shown: • Enthusiastic kiss • Servant washing feet • Anoint head with oil

  6. Customs & Motives • Dinner Invitations • Special honor shown: • Enthusiastic kiss • Servant washing feet • Anoint head with oil • Reclined at low table

  7. Introduction • Luke 7:36-50

  8. Introduction • Luke 7:36-50 • Not Mary Magdalene

  9. Introduction • Luke 7:36-50 • Not Mary Magdalene • Not the same story as the anointing in John 12

  10. UNINVITED Guest • Open courtyard

  11. UNINVITED Guest • Open courtyard • Poor allowed for leftovers

  12. UNINVITED Guest • Open courtyard • Poor allowed for leftovers • Sinful life = Prostitute

  13. UNINVITED Guest • Open courtyard • Poor allowed for leftovers • Sinful life = Prostitute • Imagine the group’s reaction!

  14. Simon’s MISTAKES • Confused about Jesus

  15. Simon’s MISTAKES • Confused about Jesus • Jesus must not know who this woman was

  16. Simon’s MISTAKES • Confused about Jesus • Jesus must not know who this woman was • Jesus wouldn’t let her touch Him if He knew

  17. Simon’s MISTAKES • Confused about Jesus • Jesus must not know who this woman was • Jesus wouldn’t let her touch Him if He knew • Jesus didn’t know what Simon was thinking

  18. Simon’s MISTAKES • Clueless regarding the identity of his guest

  19. Simon’s MISTAKES • Clueless regarding the identity of his guest • Clueless to Jesus’ understanding

  20. Simon’s MISTAKES • Clueless regarding the identity of his guest • Clueless to Jesus’ understanding • Clueless to Jesus’ motivation and love

  21. Simon’s MISTAKES • How often are we just as clueless as Simon?

  22. Simon’s MISTAKES • How often are we just as clueless as Simon? • Jesus tried to remedy this cluelessness…

  23. COSTLY Love • Braved the shame of people’s opinions

  24. COSTLY Love • Braved the shame of people’s opinions • Total humility • Complete abandon

  25. COSTLY Love • Braved the shame of people’s opinions • Total humility • Complete abandon • Alabaster jar of perfume… • Sign of Repentance?

  26. COSTLY Love • Compelled to come to Jesus • “For Christ’s love compels us…” 2 Corinthians 5:14

  27. Others Still CLUELESS • Who does he think he is?!

  28. Others Still CLUELESS • Who does he think he is?! • Who Is Jesus?!?

  29. Conclusion KNOWING Jesus + KNOWING Ourselves

  30. Conclusion KNOWING Jesus + KNOWING Ourselves LOVING Jesus

  31. Conclusion KNOWING Jesus + KNOWING Ourselves LOVING Jesus WORSHIPING Jesus

  32. Conclusion KNOWING Jesus + KNOWING Ourselves LOVING Jesus WORSHIPING Jesus LIVING for Jesus

  33. Conclusion Does the Love of ChristCompel Us?

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