Luke 10:30, 33-34

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

Luke 10:30, 33-34
The Muggers Modus Operandi: Leave Him for Dead after …

  • Stripped Him
  • Beat Him
  • Went Away

Caesar Samaritanus: He Came, He Saw, He Took Pity on the Victim

  • Came Where the Man Was
  • Saw Him
  • Took Pity on Him

His Pity Prompted Action

  • Close Contact (“Went to Him”)
  • Bandaging Wounds
  • First Aid Treatment (“Pouring on Oil and Wine”)

His Action Included Follow-Through

  • Put the Man on His Own Donkey
  • Took Him to an Inn
  • Took Care of Him

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Luke 11:9-10

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

Luke 11:9-10
Jesus’ Insight into God’s Generosity

  • Ask/Given
  • Seek/Found
  • Knock/Opened

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Luke 12:11

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

Luke 12:11
Persecution Preparation is Trusting in Spirit Provision for Wisdom in Dealing with Religious, Political, and Legal Attacks

  • Synagogues
  • Rulers
  • Authorities

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Luke 12:19

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

Luke 12:19
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time …

  • Eat
  • Drink
  • Be Merry

The Reasoning Seems to Follow

  • Having Plenty Leads to …
  • Easy Living, which means …
  • Self-Indulgence (“Eat, Drink and Be Merry”)

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Luke 12:37

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

Luke 12:37
God is Ready and Waiting to Wait on Servants Who are Ready and Watching for His Return

  • He will Dress to Serve
  • He will Make His Servants Comfortable
  • He will Provide Expert Hospitality

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Luke 12:58-59

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

Luke 12:58-59
An Adversary and a Magistrate Can Add up to Trouble without Reconciliation

  • Drag (to the Judge)
  • Turn (to the Officer)
  • Throw (into Prison)

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Luke 14:12-14

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

Luke 14:12-14
When Partying for Faith and Profit, the Guest List is Crucial!

Don’t Invite the Most Likely

  • Friends
  • Brothers/Other Relatives
  • Rich Neighbors

Instead, for a Righteous, Resurrection-Day Reward, Invite …

  • The Poor
  • The Crippled
  • The Lame
  • The Blind

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Luke 14:18-20

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

Luke 14:18-20
Regrettably Inexcusable Excuses

  • Property Purchases
  • Business Equipment/Expansion Purchases
  • Marriage Arrangments

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Luke 15:4-7

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

Luke 15:4-7
The Lost Sheep Became a Cause for Great Rejoicing

  • Puts the Found Sheep on His Shoulders
  • Goes Home
  • Calls His Friends and Neighbors for a Party

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Luke 15:8

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

Luke 15:8
A Persistent Woman’s Strategy for Keepsake Recovery

  • Light a Lamp
  • Sweep the House
  • Search Carefully (until Successful)

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