Matthew 10:35-42

Matthew 10:35-42 
It is “More Blessed to Give,” But Behold, What Manner of Love: Finding It is the Greatest Loss Which Leads to the Greatest Discovery of Gain

  • Take a Cross and Follow with Greater Love than Love for Parents
  • Take a Cross and Follow with Greater Love than Love for Children
  • Take a Cross and Follow with Greater Love than Love for Personal Convenience

Receiving Can Have Its Eternal Rewards, Too

  • Receiving a Disciple is Taken as Receiving the Messiah and His Message
  • Receiving the Messiah and His Message is Taken as Receiving Father God and His Gift of Jesus
  • Receive a Prophet for a Prophet’s Reward
  • Receive a Righteous Man for a Righteous Man’s Reward
  • Give a Cup of Cool, Liquid Kindness to Preserve God’s Reward.

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Luke 15:18-20, 22-23

Luke 15:18-20, 22-23
The Prodigal (Finally) Had a Real Plan of Action

  • Set Out for Home
  • Go Back to His Father
  • Speak to His Father

The Prodigal Had a Carefully Planned Speech

  • I Have Sinned
  • I Am No Longer Worthy
  • Make Me (Like) a Servant

The Father Had Other Plans for His Son

  • Saw Him (with Compassion)
  • Ran to Him
  • Hugged Him
  • Kissed Him

The Father Had Other Things to Say about Three Fashion Statements (and One Part of a Feast Menu)

  • A Robe
  • A Ring
  • Sandals
  • A Fattened Calf

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