Luke 7:49 “And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”
Simon was very possibly not the only Pharisee present at the time. But even the common people among the Jews would likely be aware of the significance of the idea of forgiving sins. Nowadays we almost think nothing of it. But these folks understood that the forgiving of sins was something set aside for God alone. We generally think of sin as being something we commit against God and others. But, for the Jews, sin was very much between God and the individual alone. For ‘sins’ against others, things are perceived more on a shame system than as sin.
Heavenly Father, thank You for forgiveness and grace. Your mercy will keep me from hell, and by Your grace I can seek Your face each day and commune with You. It is wonderful! I am so full of joy for the salvation that is in Christ. You are my hope all the day. I can rest safely in You. My soul finds peace in Your Word and spending time with You. I will praise You, I love You! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.