Crosspoint Community Church – Adult Bible Study | May 11, 2025

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Genuine Faith and Sincere Action

 

Opening Prayer

Begin with a prayer asking for guidance and understanding as you study God’s Word.

Scripture Reading

Read Luke 7:36-50 together as a group.

Introduction

Discuss the context of the passage:

  • Jesus is invited to a Pharisee’s house.
  • A woman known as a sinner anoints Jesus’ feet with perfume.
  • Jesus uses this moment to teach about forgiveness and love.

 

Discussion Questions

  1. Understanding the Text:
  • What are the key actions of the woman in this passage? How do they demonstrate her faith?
  • How does Simon the Pharisee react to the woman’s actions? What does this reveal about his understanding of Jesus and forgiveness?
  1. Exploring Themes:
  • What does this passage teach us about the nature of genuine faith?
  • How does Jesus’ response to the woman challenge societal norms and expectations?
  1. Personal Reflection:
  • Have you ever felt like the woman in this story, needing forgiveness and acceptance? How did you experience Jesus’ grace in that moment?
  • In what ways do we sometimes act like Simon, focusing on outward appearances rather than the heart?
  1. Application:
  • How can we demonstrate genuine faith through our actions in our daily lives?
  • What are some practical ways we can show love and forgiveness to those around us, following Jesus’ example?
  1. Repentance and Forgiveness:
  • Why is repentance an important aspect of our faith journey?
  • How does understanding the depth of our forgiveness in Christ affect our love for Him and others?

 

Group Activity

  • Role Play: Divide into small groups and role-play the scene from the passage. One person can be Jesus, another Simon, and another the woman. Discuss how each character might feel and what they might learn from the encounter.

 

Closing Application

  • Encourage each participant to identify one area in their life where they can act with more sincerity and faith this week. Share these commitments with the group for accountability.

 

Closing Prayer

Conclude with a prayer, asking God to help each person live out their faith with sincerity and to embrace the forgiveness and peace that Jesus offers.

 

Additional Resources

Book Recommendation: Gentle and Lowly, by Dane Ortlund for further reading on Jesus’ heart for sinners and sufferers.

Scripture for Further Study: James 2:14-26, 1 Samuel 16:7, 2 Chronicles 7:14.