Like other incidences in the bible, the
effects of Jesus' words usually brought
silence with embarassment.

At this time the emnity against Jesus by
the Jews wasn't seen by many; so when
He sent the woman away saying, "Thy
faith hath saved thee; go in peace," they
only looked at each other in amazement
and thought, "Who is this who forgiveth
sins also?"

Jesus wasn't saying or implying that
man should "do evil that good may
come" Romans 3:8

It was just that the woman knew that
she was a sinner and hated herself for
her past. Yet Simon was proud of his
life and his position in society and was
blind to his condition.

The closer we get to God the more we
realize our unholiness.

Jesus agreed with Simon's answer of the
difference between himself and the woman.
He pointed out the love and devotion that
she had in comparison to Simon's; his had
been cold and empty.

No wonder Jesus had given His attention
to the woman who had shown so much
appreciation.

Jesus went on to apply the parable to Simon.

"Simon answered and said, I suppose that he,
to whom he forgave most. And he said unto
him, Thou hast rightly judged.
And he turned to the woman, and said unto
Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into
thine house, thou gavest me no water for my
feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears,
and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since
the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my
feet.
My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this
woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are
many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to
whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little."

Then Jesus spoke a parable:

"There was a certain creditor which had two
debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and
the other fifty.
And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly
forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of
them will love him most?" Luke 7:41-42

Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to
whom he forgave most, not realizing that Jesus'
words were referring to him.

This Pharisee saw what was happening and must
have been disgusted by the tears and her touch
on Jesus' feet. He would have sent her away but
was shocked by Jesus' permission of her worship.

The Pharisee thought Jesus was a prophet and
it was the reason he invited him to dinner. What
a mistake, if Jesus was a prophet He would have
known this woman and made her leave.

So he stood by helpless as he watched the woman
shower caresses on Jesus' feet. Jesus knew what
he was thinking and answered him, "Simon, I have
somewhat to say unto thee." And he saith, "Master,
say on."
Luke 7:36-40

She had heard of Jesus and hope rose in her heart.
If He helped others just a vile as she, wouldn't He
help her also. So she gathered the courage to go in
to this Pharisee's house and took the box with her.

When she saw Jesus at the table, she went to Him
and knelt at His feet. While listening to Him speak,
she began to weep. Tears fell on His feet so she took
her hair and wiped them. Then she put the ointment
on them.

This Pharisee's hospitality was limited and even
demeaning.

All of the regular comforts that are given to an
honored guest not given to Him. Like no washing
His feet; no welcome kiss; no ointment for His hair.
He was just offered a seat at the table.

But a woman made her way in among the other
guests. She was one who would never be invited
to a home as Simon's. She brought an alabaster
box with her that was filled with ointment.
Luke 7:36-40

"She washed His feet

with her tears and

wiped them with her

hair and anointed them

with the ointment."

Even though many of Jesus' disciples left Him
after His sermon on the bread of life; the miracles
that happened in the area caused an excitement
regarding His healings so He was able to continue
His ministry there.

A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to come
to dinner. Jesus accepted. Before, His invitations
were from lower class people like tax-gathers,
giving Him a reputation of being a friend of publicans
and sinners.

But this one was to the home of a Pharisee.

Apparently Judas was disappointed with the
day's events and he didn't understand any more
than the other disciples what Jesus meant when
He said:

"Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is
a devil?
He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for
he it was that should betray him, being one of the
twelve."

After most of the people had left, Jesus turned
to the disciples and said, "Will ye also go away?"
The remaining twelve looked down because the
excitement of the day was gone.

Some of the other disciples had left also; but the
main twelve stayed even though they didn't
understand all Jesus had said, they did understand
what He said about eternal life.

Then Peter spoke up,"Then Simon Peter answered
him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the
words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure
that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God."