Scandalous Grace: Jesus and the Woman with the Alabaster Jar

Jesus consistently broke social norms to reveal God's heart, as seen in Luke 7:36-50 when He welcomed a 'sinful woman' who anointed His feet with perfume and tears. While Simon the Pharisee judged both Jesus and the woman, Jesus used this moment to teach about forgiveness and true worship. He highlighted how the woman's extravagant display of love demonstrated her faith in His grace, contrasting with Simon's prideful restraint. This story challenges us to examine whether our own worship reflects the magnitude of forgiveness we've received and calls us to welcome the broken with the same scandalous grace Jesus offers.