Luke 7:39-42 – 29th October 2006 
•	In chapter 7:1-8:4 review the different kinds of people who are helped by Jesus.  Why does Luke record this variety?  At what points does Luke point out the division that is beginning to arise between himself and some?
•	In this context why is the woman of Luke 7:39ff so important?
•	What signs of Simon’s dismissal of Jesus are there in this story?  Is Simon lost?  Are righteous people lost according to Luke?  (cf Luke 5:32 but also Luke 2:25, 23:50)
•	What are the key features of this woman’s devotion to Jesus?  Should we expect modern Christians to have the same characteristics?
•	What is necessary in your life to become more like this woman and less like Simon?  In what ways would your life look different?
•	What key things need to change or develop further in our church life to help us be more passionately devoted to Christ?

Luke 7:39-42 – 29th October 2006 
•	In chapter 7:1-8:4 review the different kinds of people who are helped by Jesus.  Why does Luke record this variety?  At what points does Luke point out the division that is beginning to arise between himself and some?
•	In this context why is the woman of Luke 7:39ff so important?
•	What signs of Simon’s dismissal of Jesus are there in this story?  Is Simon lost?  Are righteous people lost according to Luke?  (cf Luke 5:32 but also Luke 2:25, 23:50)
•	What are the key features of this woman’s devotion to Jesus?  Should we expect modern Christians to have the same characteristics?
•	What is necessary in your life to become more like this woman and less like Simon?  In what ways would your life look different?
•	What key things need to change or develop further in our church life to help us be more passionately devoted to Christ?

Luke 7:39-42 – 29th October 2006 
•	In chapter 7:1-8:4 review the different kinds of people who are helped by Jesus.  Why does Luke record this variety?  At what points does Luke point out the division that is beginning to arise between himself and some?
•	In this context why is the woman of Luke 7:39ff so important?
•	What signs of Simon’s dismissal of Jesus are there in this story?  Is Simon lost?  Are righteous people lost according to Luke?  (cf Luke 5:32 but also Luke 2:25, 23:50)
•	What are the key features of this woman’s devotion to Jesus?  Should we expect modern Christians to have the same characteristics?
•	What is necessary in your life to become more like this woman and less like Simon?  In what ways would your life look different?
•	What key things need to change or develop further in our church life to help us be more passionately devoted to Christ?