"The Story of Forgiveness"

The John Knox Presbyterian Church Podcast · May 3, 2026 · 23m

Rev. Jimmy McPherson - Luke 7:36–50 In Luke 7:36–50 we encounter a story of sin, shame, and surprising grace. Through the contrast between a “respectable” Pharisee and an unnamed woman marked by her past, the message exposes a shared spiritual reality: all are “flat broke” before God, unable to repay the debt of sin. Yet where judgment is expected, Jesus offers something radically different — public forgiveness, restored identity, and true peace. Moving beyond self-help and shallow absolution, this sermon invites us to see ourselves honestly, receive Christ’s authority to forgive, and live in…