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Thomas R. Hawkins | Read Luke 7:36-50 , Read Luke 8:1-3
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Sign Up TodayThis story concludes with a description of several other women who follow Jesus. They too live generously and gratefully in response to Jesus’ healing and forgiveness. Like the Twelve, they are faithful disciples of Jesus.
Luke portrays these women as models of discipleship, especially the woman who washes Jesus’ feet...
Save us, Lord, from the temptation to label others rather than to call them by name, to find fault with others rather than to understand the wounds they carry within their hearts. Amen.
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