Luke 7:44-47

Luke 7:44-47
Simon Could See What the Woman was doing, but He Could Not See What Her Actions Meant (Even Less His Own)

Simon

  • No Water/Towel for Foot-Washing
  • No Kiss of Traditional/Formal Greeting
  • No Oil of Welcome/Generosity

The Woman

  • Wet/Wipe Feet with Her Tears/Hair
  • Humble, Submissive, Grateful Kissing of Feet
  • Valuable Oil “Wasted” as Perfume for Jesus’ Feet

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Luke 14:12-14

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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