The Power of Forgiveness: Luke 7:36–50

Forgiveness is one of the most discussed concepts in Christianity, yet one of the most misunderstood. What happens if guilt lingers? What if the things you've done are too big to forgive?Jesus meets two vastly different people in Luke 7:36-50: a self-righteous man who thinks he’s done nothing wrong, and a broken woman overwhelmed with guilt for her wrongs. Only one of them really understands forgiveness.In today’s message, we will examine: The reasons guilt and shame still dominate our culture The perils of moral superiority The price tag always attached to forgiveness How Jesus cancels a debt we could never repayIf you've ever struggled with forgiving yourself, or wondering if God could ever forgive you, today’s passage will reveal a truth that could completely revolutionize your understanding of grace. We, as believers, should be the most forgiving people in the world because we are the most forgiven people in the world.