Cost of Living - Day 02
Day 02 - Tuesday, January 09
Read Luke 7:36-50
Highlight
In this simple, short parable Jesus uses financial debt as a metaphor for the spiritual debt incurred through sin. The woman is described as a sinner, the word hamartolos in Greek. Throughout his account, Luke uses the word to identify a person who has a reputation for gross immorality. Culturally, the fact that the woman has unbound hair (v38) could point to the fact that she was a prostitute. Her actions show that she is aware of her sin and is grateful for the way that Jesus has treated her despite her deserved reputation. Jesus’ parable is not used to highlight an actual difference between the ‘debts’ of Simon vs the sinful woman. Rather, Jesus is highlighting that because Simon perceives he has little to forgive he is therefore less loving. Jesus’ point is that because there is no difference between the sin of Simon and the sin of the woman there should be no difference between their response to Jesus’ love, grace, and forgiveness.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
Read Luke 7:36-50
Highlight
In this simple, short parable Jesus uses financial debt as a metaphor for the spiritual debt incurred through sin. The woman is described as a sinner, the word hamartolos in Greek. Throughout his account, Luke uses the word to identify a person who has a reputation for gross immorality. Culturally, the fact that the woman has unbound hair (v38) could point to the fact that she was a prostitute. Her actions show that she is aware of her sin and is grateful for the way that Jesus has treated her despite her deserved reputation. Jesus’ parable is not used to highlight an actual difference between the ‘debts’ of Simon vs the sinful woman. Rather, Jesus is highlighting that because Simon perceives he has little to forgive he is therefore less loving. Jesus’ point is that because there is no difference between the sin of Simon and the sin of the woman there should be no difference between their response to Jesus’ love, grace, and forgiveness.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
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