Luke 1:46-55

Luke 1:46-55
Great Things He Hath Taught Us, Great Things He Hath Done, and Great Our Rejoicing Through Jesus His Son …

His Mercy Extends to Every Generation:

  • Performing Mighty Deeds
  • Scattering the Proud
  • Bringing Down Rulers
  • Lifting Up the Humble
  • Filling the Hungry with Good Things
  • Sending Away Empty the Rich
  • Helping Israel
  • Remembering Abraham’s Descendants
  • Keeping His Word to our Faithful Forefathers

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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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Luke 20:9-12

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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John 13:4-5

John 13:4-5
Jesus Did NOT Consider Servant Hood a Part-Time Job

  • Got Up from Eating
  • Got Ready to Work
  • Got Into Work Clothes

 He Was Not Putting on a Show; He Was Putting Off the Showy

  • Poured Water
  • Began to Wash Feet
  • Wiped Feet Towel-Dry

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