Week 2 of Close Encounters with Jesus takes us into the home of Simon the Pharisee, where an unexpected and deeply emotional moment unfolds. A broken woman—known only as a “woman of the city”—comes to Jesus with tears, humility, and costly devotion. Her past was dark, but her response reveals the transforming power of grace.

Simon’s reaction exposes something equally important: the danger of spiritual blindness. He cannot see his own need, and therefore cannot see the beauty of the grace Jesus offers. Jesus’ parable of the two debtors reminds us that those who recognize the depth of their sin experience the greatest joy in forgiveness.

This message is for anyone who has ever felt too ashamed, too judged, or too far gone. Jesus sees you, welcomes you, and invites you to experience the same amazing grace that changed this woman’s life. Whether you relate more to Simon or to the broken woman, Jesus calls you to come close, be honest, and be restored.