Overwhelmed – Part 2

Open with prayer.

 

Get to Know You (10 Minutes)

Share a time that you experienced the gift of someone else’s hospitality.

Observation & Discussion (30 Minutes)

2 Corinthians 7:9-10

I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended … Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

Luke 7:36-50

36 When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. 38 As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them. 39 When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” 40 Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, teacher,” he said. 41 “Two people owed

money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. 42 Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” 43 Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven.” “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.
44 Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. 45 You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet.
46 You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet.
47 Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” 48 Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” 49 The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” 50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, (God) is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

2 Corinthians 5:17

… anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

1. As you read through this text, discuss questions you have. What characteristics of the people in the story stand out to you?
2. What point is Jesus making through the parable of the two debtors?
3. What does this passage teach us about guilt and forgiveness?
4. How do we sometimes act like Simon when we see others worshiping freely or repent in ways that seem extreme or emotional?
5. The woman brings her best to Jesus. What can we learn from this woman about humility and worship?
6. Have you ever carried anything that you have felt is too much for God’s grace?

Next Step (10 Minutes)

Is there something you want to bring to God this week that you can leave in the past so you can move forward freely?

Prayer Requests (5 Minutes)

Pray with your group to close.

Challenge

During this series, make time to spend 15 minutes of uninterrupted time with Jesus every day. No agenda, just intentional time of quiet to pray, listen, read or sit at the feet of our Lord.