Luke 7
January 11, 2022
“I tell you her sins - and they are many - have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.”
Lord Jesus, like this woman in Luke 7, I know I have been forgiven much. Hallelujah! And yet the spiritual eyes of my heart are undoubtedly blinded to see all of the sin in my life (past and present) that You died for. Forgive me for failing to realize (and for forgetting) the depth of my sin. Open my eyes even more to see myself and my sin clearly - not so that I despair, but so that I might see my need for a Savior and rejoice that You came to be my Savior… and so (like this woman) love You all the more!
— Pastor Joshua Brooks
Use the following steps to guide your daily time with the Lord…
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Start with prayer. Ask God to open your heart to help you understand and receive His Word.
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Read and observe the passage carefully. As needed, read a second Bible version to help with understanding.
➡️ What does it say?
What does this passage teach me about God? What does it say about my sinful nature and my need for God’s grace? How does this passage point to Jesus?
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➡️ What am I going to do about it?
Does this passage include a promise to claim, an action/attitude to avoid/embrace, or a principle to apply? How can this truth apply to my life? What could my next step be? How can I share this with others? Is there a verse or section of Scripture I need to memorize?
