Luke 7:44-47

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Sammie Barnes

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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 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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