Matthew 21:33, 35-39

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Sammie Barnes

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Matthew 21:33, 35-39
If Only This Was Only a Parable …

The Landowner’s Development of a Planted Vineyard Property

Walled Boundary (No Facility Confusion)
Dug Winepress (State-of-the-Art Installation)
Watchtower Built (Safety for Others)

The Tenants’ Abuse of Property Privileges

Seized Servants

Beaten
Killed
Stoned

Son Sacrificed

Took
Threw
Killed

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Mark 14:56

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Sammie Barnes

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Mark 14:65
Jesus Experienced Torturous Abuse in Several Stages and at the Hands of Many.

Before the Guards Took Him Away for Their “Fun,” Some …

Spit at Jesus
Blindfolded Jesus
Struck Jesus with Fists
Mockingly Demanded Prophetic Revelation from Jesus

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Luke 10:30, 33-34

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Sammie Barnes

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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 20:9-12

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Sammie Barnes

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Luke 20:9-12
The Vineyard Owner Prepared an Excellent Place

Planted Vineyard
Rented to Farmers
Went Away for a Long Time
Sent Servant(s) for Profit-Sharing

Vineyard Tenants Violently Violated Their Stewardship Agreement

First Servant: Beaten and Sent Away without Payment
Second Servant: Beaten, Treated Shamefully, and Sent Away without Payment
Third Servant: Wounded and Thrown Out

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