Luke 7

Jesus's healing of the centurion's servant demonstrates faith among Gentiles that exceeds what He finds in Israel, while raising the widow's son reveals His power over death. John the Baptist's question about Jesus's identity receives confirmation through messianic signs drawn from Isaiah's prophecies. The anointing by the sinful woman illustrates how forgiveness produces love, contrasting her grateful devotion with Simon the Pharisee's self-righteous judgment.