A Caring Heart
Displayed
Jesus
placed great value on everyone regardless of their background
“And anyone who is not offended because of Me
is blessed.” Luke
John
but because of the Pharisees, they didn’t openly confess Him
Read:
Luke 7:36-42
v36-38
A Desperate Heart
1) despised prostitute
2) a servant attitude
3) brokenness - hopeless
Isaiah 61:1 “The spirit of
the Lord is upon me;...”
Psalms 34:18 “The Lord is
nigh unto them...”
Jesus was treated rudely by his host Simon
Matthew 25:31-40; 41-46
“...when saw we thee a stranger...?”
Simon was a self-righteous Pharisee
Jesus looked upon her heart, not her past deeds
Psalms 51:17
...the sacrifices of God are a broken heart...
II Corinthians
7:1 ...let us cleanse ourselves...
Hebrews 11:6
He is a rewarder of those who sincerely seek Him
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