Biblical Story: Woman Anoints Jesus' Feet

Beware of Hypocrisy (Luke 12:1-3)

• In a large crowd, Jesus warns His disciples against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, referring to it as "leaven."
• Nothing hidden will remain concealed; all secrets will ultimately be revealed.
• Words spoken in private will be exposed in public.

Jesus Teaches the Fear of God (Luke 12:4-7)

• Emphasizes that true fear should be directed toward God, who has the authority over life and death, and can cast into hell.
• Jesus illustrates God's care for all creatures, even sparrows, indicating human value is far greater.
• Believers should not fear earthly threats, as God is aware of each person's existence and circumstances.

The Prophetic Role of John the Baptist (Luke 7:26-35)

• Jesus identifies John as more than a prophet, predicted in scripture as the messenger to prepare the way.
• Declares that among those born of women, none is greater than John the Baptist, yet the least in the kingdom of God surpasses him.
• The responses of various groups highlight the contrasting perceptions of John and Jesus, showing a lack of acceptance from the Pharisees and legal experts.

A Sinful Woman Forgiven (Luke 7:36-50)

• A Pharisee invites Jesus to dinner but fails to offer basic hospitality.
• A woman, identified as sinful, demonstrates profound love and repentance by washing Jesus' feet with her tears and anointing them with oil.
• Jesus remarks on the link between the extent of forgiveness and the capacity to love, affirming the woman's sins are forgiven due to her faith.

Many Women Minister to Jesus (Luke 8:1-3)

• Jesus travels from city to city, preaching the kingdom of God, accompanied by His twelve disciples.
• Specific women, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna, are noted for having been healed and supporting Jesus' ministry financially.

The Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:4-8)

• Jesus shares a parable of a sower who plants seeds, illustrating different receptions of His message depending on the hearts of people.

An Unclean Spirit Returns (Luke 11:24-26)

• Jesus teaches that when a demon exits a person, it seeks another place to reside but may return if the person remains spiritually empty.
• The returning demon brings more wicked spirits, worsening the individual's state.

Keeping the Word (Luke 11:27-28)

• A woman praises Jesus' mother but He emphasizes that true blessings come from hearing and obeying God's word.

Seeking a Sign (Luke 11:29-32)

• Jesus refers to His generation as evil for seeking signs, indicating a need for faith rather than visible proof.

This quiz is about the biblical story where a woman washes and anoints Jesus' feet with tears and fragrant oil. It focuses on the theme of forgiveness and love demonstrated in the story.