Luke 5:24-25

Luke 5:24-25
The Man Very Gladly Followed Jesus’ Orders

The Authority Spoke

  • Get Up!
  • Take Your Mat!
  • Go Home!

The Paralyzed Man Responded

  • He Stood Up (for All to See)
  • He Took Up (His “Disabili-Bed”)
  • He Took Off (Went Home Praising God)

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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 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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John 16:8-11

John 16:8-11
RE: A Few Sentences About Convictions and Guilt

  • Sin is due to Lack of Belief
  • Righteousness Comes Thanks to Spirit’s Earthly Work on behalf of the Heavenly Father and Son
  • Judgment is Pronounced on the Condemned Criminal, the Prince of This World

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