Simon, the Pharisee, invited Jesus to come to his house for dinner. Simon did not show Jesus the simple gestures of hospitality common for that time, like greeting him with a kiss and washing his feet. During the meal, a sinful woman came into Simon’s house and washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. She was sorry for her sins, and Jesus forgave her.

When teaching, emphasise that Jesus forgives sin.

Bible verses used in this episode:
Luke 7:36-50

Outline:

1. The invitation (Luke 7:36)
2. A woman washes Jesus’ feet (Luke 7:37-38)
3. A parable and application of love and forgiveness (Luke 7:39-50)

Tips for teaching:

• Set up the classroom with low tables and cushions.  Provide a drink and snack.  Before children sit down, wash their feet.
• A child’s craft could include making footprints.
• Children or adults could write their sins on a picture of a cross and offer a prayer of thankfulness for forgiven sins.
• Children or adults could act out this passage of scripture.

Full teaching instructions available free from Mission Bible Class:
Bible Lesson:  A Sinful Woman Washes the Feet of Jesus

Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

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