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Matthew 3:16-17

Sammie Barnes — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:24:39 +0000

Matthew 3:16-17
God’s Three Expressions– Together Again (but Not for the First Time)

Jesus, God the Son: a Baptized Man
The Spirit of God: like a Dove Descending and Landing
God the Father: a Voice from Heaven

As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

A Miraculous and Momentous Family Reunion– Cousin John Was the Special Guest

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Matthew 5:34-36

Sammie Barnes — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:16:21 +0000

Matthew 5:34-36
From Eden on, it’s been Easy– and Wrong– for Us to Presume Authority and Privileges to which We Have No Proper Claim

“Do Not Swear at All …

Not by heaven (God’s Throne)
Not by earth (God’s footstool)
Not by Jerusalem (the Great King’s City)”

But I tell you, do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black.

He Didn’t Say, “Keep it to a Minimum.” He said, “Don’t Swear at All.”

Matthew 23:19-22 Matthew 23:19-22 Respect for Greater Gifts The Temple Altar (not...
Matthew 21:33, 35-39 Matthew 21:33, 35-39 If Only This Was Only a Parable...
Matthew 19:21 Matthew 19:21 A Kingdom Inheritance Multiplied by an Earthly Rate...

Matthew 19:21

Sammie Barnes — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:49:54 +0000

Matthew 19:21
A Kingdom Inheritance Multiplied by an Earthly Rate of Exchange

Go
Sell
Give
Then Follow

Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Getting a Heart in Heaven, so the Hands and Head Can Do Heavenly Work on Earth

Matthew 23:19-22 Matthew 23:19-22 Respect for Greater Gifts The Temple Altar (not...
Matthew 10:35-42 Matthew 10:35-42 It is “More Blessed to Give,” But Behold,...
Matthew 5:34-36 Matthew 5:34-36 From Eden on, it’s been Easy– and Wrong–...

Matthew 23:19-22

Sammie Barnes — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:42:01 +0000

Matthew 23:19-22
Respect for Greater Gifts

The Temple Altar (not the sacrifice on it)
The Lord of Hosts (not the Temple which housed His name)
The Lord of Heaven (not the heavenly throne He occupies)

You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred? Therefore, he who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. And he who swears by the temple swears by it and by the one who dwells in it. And he who swears by heaven swears by God’s throne and by the one who sits on it.

Sacred Reminders about the Risk of Sacrilegious Words

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Matthew 23:23 Matthew 23:23 Earthly Spices & Spiritual Seasonings Justice (Minty Fresh)...
Matthew 21:33, 35-39 Matthew 21:33, 35-39 If Only This Was Only a Parable...

Matthew 28:2

Sammie Barnes — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:41:49 +0000

Matthew 28:2
The Angel Shook Things Up More than the Earthquake Did

Came Down from Heaven
Rolled Back the Tomb-Seal Stone
Sat on the Stone beside the Now-Empty Tomb

There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.

This Was Not Gratuitous Violence

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