I think the key thought of this section of verses is: “you have been forgiven, go and do likewise.”

There is no “greatness” in this life. We are great as we sacrifice and put others ahead of ourselves. Imagine if Jesus had done that. Imagine if He’d pushed back and had gotten what He deserved. We’d still be dead in our sins and yearning for more! So we live in this way. It’s uncomfortable. It’s uncommon. We put ourselves behind those who are hurting and we hurt alongside and with them – no matter what. We put ourselves behind those that feel on the outside – and we beckon them in with loving eyes and kind words. There’s room for them at the feet of Jesus.

Jesus died for even the lost sheep – I was once that lost sheep. My debt has been paid – now I help others receive “it is finished” on their bill of sale.