The Parable of Two Debtors Luke 7:36-50

The Debt Forgiven My sins, your sins, the sins of the world!My sins, your sins, the sins of the world! When God forgives, He forgets – Eph. 1:7-10When God forgives, He forgets – Eph. 1:7-10 No matter the “size” of the sin – 1 Tim. 1:12- 16No matter the “size” of the sin – 1 Tim. 1: This means a new start, a new life, with no guiltThis means a new start, a new life, with no guilt

The Cost Paid Whenever a debt is simply forgiven, it is always done at a lossWhenever a debt is simply forgiven, it is always done at a loss He forgives us; we did not, could not do anything – Rom. 6:20-23He forgives us; we did not, could not do anything – Rom. 6:20-23 But freedom is not free. Our forgiveness came at the cost of Jesus’ life – Heb. 10:5-14But freedom is not free. Our forgiveness came at the cost of Jesus’ life – Heb. 10:5-14

Our Response: Love The woman’s love was not the cause of her forgiveness; her forgiveness caused her to love – 1 John 4:18-21The woman’s love was not the cause of her forgiveness; her forgiveness caused her to love – 1 John 4:18-21 When we think of all that God has forgiven us of, it should motivate us to serve Him better – John 14:15-17When we think of all that God has forgiven us of, it should motivate us to serve Him better – John 14:15-17 Those once in darkness appreciate the light more – 2 Cor. 5:11-15Those once in darkness appreciate the light more – 2 Cor. 5:11-15

Conclusion Those who view themselves as righteous, like the Pharisee, will never appreciate forgiveness like those who know what it is to be lost in sin. We have all sinned, and can all be washed clean by the blood of Jesus. Do not dwell on the past, but learn from it!