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Matthew 3:16-17

Sammie Barnes — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:24:39 +0000

Matthew 3:16-17
God’s Three Expressions– Together Again (but Not for the First Time)

Jesus, God the Son: a Baptized Man
The Spirit of God: like a Dove Descending and Landing
God the Father: a Voice from Heaven

As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

A Miraculous and Momentous Family Reunion– Cousin John Was the Special Guest

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Matthew 14:29-30

Sammie Barnes — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:58:27 +0000

Matthew 14:29 -30
Peter Followed More Than Once (When He Wasn’t Busy Getting Off-Track)

Got Down Out
Walked On
Came Toward

Peter’s Progress

Out of the Boat
On the Water
Toward Jesus

Which Can Save (Sometimes the Sunday School Answer is Actually Right!)

Boat?
Water?
Jesus!

“Come,” he [Jesus] said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

When All Personal Audacity Fails, Why Not Cry Out a Very Simple, Very Crucial Prayer?

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Luke 7:44-47

Sammie Barnes — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:56:26 +0000

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

Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

The Smallest Expressions of Pride and Selfishness Create the Biggest Needs for Teaching and Forgiveness

John 13:4-5

Sammie Barnes — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:50:55 +0000

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

… so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. NIV

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