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The Parable of the Debtor

This week on Cultivate, we explored the parable of the debtor from Luke 7:36–50. Charlie Loften and Abigail Boone dug into the story where Jesus is invited to dine with a Pharisee, only to be confronted by the humble actions of a woman labeled as a sinner. Together, we examined Jesus’ teaching through the parable of the two debtors, unpacking how gratitude and love flow from the depth of our forgiveness. We discussed why the Pharisee struggled to extend hospitality, and how Jesus’ response revealed his authority to forgive sins—challenging both ancient perspectives and our own. The…

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