Revd Graham Coldman explores the events of Jesus invited to a meal by Simon the pharisee. Simon was a highly religious man and wanted to catch Jesus out. A sinful woman tuned up; unlike Simon she recognised Jesus who he was, she knew she needed forgiveness and restoration and worshipped him.

We’re left with a stark challenge – are we more like Simon, the one who is always right but misses the point or the woman who knew she needed forgiveness and restoration and received it?