Tag Archives: Servant

Luke 7:8

By Sammie Barnes | Published: February 27, 2010

Luke 7:8
Mutual Respect Between Military Commanders– A Roman Centurion and the King of the Host of Heaven        

The Chain of Command is the Same Over Soldiers AND Mortal Illness

  • Go!
  • Come!
  • Do This!

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Luke 15:18-20, 22-23

By Sammie Barnes | Published: January 1, 2010

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

By Sammie Barnes | Published: December 1, 2009

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

By Sammie Barnes | Published: November 16, 2009

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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Acts 4:24-30

By Sammie Barnes | Published: October 8, 2009

Acts 4:24-30 
Our Master is the Maker …

  • heaven
  • earth
  • sea
  • everything

Prayer Petition: Now, Lord …

  • Consider Threats
  • Enable Servants
  • Stretch Out Your Hand

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Acts 26:16-18

By Sammie Barnes | Published: October 4, 2009

Acts 26:16-18 
Paul Rescued and Sent by God to …

  • Open Eyes
  • Turn People from Darkness to Light
  • Turn People from the Power of Satan to God

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