The Power of Gratitude (2023)

The Power of Gratitude

Pastor Aaron Sutherland  

I. GRATITUDE CORRECTS OUR APATHY
Luke 7:41-43 “'Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?' Simon replied, 'I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven.' 'You have judged correctly,' Jesus said."
 

II. GRATITUDE COMPELS OUR GENEROSITY
Luke 7:44-47 "Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, 'Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.'"
 

III. GRATITUDE CREATES OUR PEACE
Luke 7:48-50 "Then Jesus said to her, 'Your sins are forgiven.' The other guests began to say among themselves, 'Who is this who even forgives sins?' Jesus said to the woman, 'Your faith has saved you; go in peace.'”
 

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How has a beautiful act affected your life?
2. In what ways has your understanding of grace empowered your generosity?
3. What are you most grateful for today?