Sermon: The Motive for Mission

The Motive for Mission
Luke 7:36-50
Patric Knaak
October 12, 2014

I. Introduction | The Very Worst Missionary (ever)

II. Teaching | Luke 7:36-50
A. A Scandalous Guest (v. 36-38)
The sinful woman provides us with a remarkable picture of grace:
• A place where she is not welcome (v. 37)
• A position where all must see Jesus (v. 36, 38)
• A service that is necessary (v. 38, 44)
• A gift that is costly (v. 38)
• A gesture that is scandalous in its devotion (v.38)

B. An Unexpected Parable (v. 39-43)
Forgiveness leads to love. The bigger the debt, the more we love the one who rescues us from it.

C. An Outrageous Conclusion (v. 44-50)
“Your sins are forgiven.” (v. 47, 48)
“Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (v. 50)

III. Application | Why do you do what you do?
When you are engaged in mission and it feels like it's a duty or obligation, remember
• The motivation for mission is God’s forgiveness and redemption.
• We too—like both Simon and the woman—are big sinners, who are loved extravagantly by an amazing God.
• We are never going to be very good at taking the gospel to others, if secretly we think they need it more than we do.