• The perfume  that she poured was perhaps a part of her former profession. She was  able to break the jar because she didn't need it anymore. She was  leaving her old self behind.

• Jesus can change awkward moments into moments of ministry.

• She was changed by gratitude. So are we.

• There’s a difference between “soul righteousness” and “self-righteousness.” One empties, the other fills. We can’t have both.

•  A good test for self-righteousness revolves around responding when  things go against us. Do we own and correct or blame and deny?

• Please don’t dwell on a person’s past; help them fulfill their future.

of the invitation to love and peace. (47-50)

• The more we understand our disobedience, the greater we respond with love.

• Simon only saw the sin; Jesus saw the sinner.

• When people trust Jesus, he changes lives!

• Your faith doesn’t need to be a loud voice. A quiet action can make a huge difference.