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Locard's Exchange Principle
Locard's Exchange Principle
Developed by Dr. Edmond Locard, known as the Sherlock Holmes of France, this principle has a simple premise: every contact leaves a trace.
In other words, every criminal leaves a trace behind him.
One forensic expert put it this way:
Wherever he steps, whatever he touches, whatever he leaves, even unconsciously, will serve as a silent witness against him.
Not only his fingerprints or his footprints, but his hair, the fibers from his clothes, the glass he breaks … the paint he scratches, the blood … he deposits or collects … This is evidence that does not forget.
Sutherland explains how this principle applies not just to forensic science but to all human relationships:
Every time two people come into contact with one another an exchange takes place.
Whether between lifelong friends or passing strangers, we encourage, we ignore, we hold out a hand, or we withdraw it.
We walk towards or we walk away.
We bless or we curse… And every single contact leaves a trace.
The way that we treat and regard one another matters.
It really matters.
Would you say that in your day-to-day experiences, that you are leaving others with a positive or negative experience of you?
Are you representing Jesus in a positive or negative way?
Pray
We are starting a new series called, The Family Matter’s Series
We are going to be addressing the struggles inside the family, specifically our family here at Fortress
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Tonight’s message is titled: Gifts & Grief
Silent Killer
Mt 5:21
Introduce the Altar and the Gift
It was normal in the times before Jesus died on the cross, that people would have to take the offerings and sacrifices to the temple in order that their sins would be forgiven.
How many are murderers in here?
Based on Jesus teachings in , how many of us would fall into the category of a murderer?
The Catch
Jesus just rocked everyone’s world...
Murder begins in the heart - vs 22
Enmity of the Heart - deep-rooted hatred
Deep-rooted, means there is something going on deep inside your heart.
It doesn’t matter what the person does, you see every mistake they make, and ignore the successes of their life.
deep-rooted hatred
Contempt - the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
Syn.
= disdain, disrespect, loathing, hatred
Insultingly - NIV says, if you say to your brother, RACA!
Raca - vain, empty, worthless; the root of the word literally means “to spit”
vain, empty, worthless,
Gehenna - A name for the place of torment for the wicked, derived from the name of the Valley of Hinnom, which was used for burning refuse and the corpses of criminals in NT times.
Have you ever found yourself hating someone, but you don’t remember why you dislike them?
(Share stories; don’t share specific names)
Are you holding anger towards someone right now?
A name for the place of torment for the wicked, derived from the name of the Valley of Hinnom, which was used for burning refuse and the corpses of criminals in nt times.
Jesus wasn’t making light of the inner issues of the heart - I don’t want us to just glaze over this.
Second-Mile Service
Chick-fil-A Second-Mile Service Guidelines
Someone asks for a sauce, you go the extra mile and take their whole tray to the table
But I was the victim of of someone else’s anger or hatred...
But I was the victim of of someone else’s anger or hatred...
Keep in mind, Jesus is saying this knowing good and well what awaits him in a few years on the cross.
What are some ideas for ways that you can offer second-mile service to an “enemy?”
The Cure: Love & Prayer
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Mt 5:
What are some ideas for ways that you can offer second-mile service to an “enemy?”
Sometimes before the healing can fully take place, you have to reopen the wound to allow it heal properly.
Doctors sometimes have to re-break a bone so that it can heal correctly.
vs. 20 is quoted from
What are some ideas for ways that you can offer second-mile service to an “enemy?”
Does anyone have an example of loving and praying for your enemy helping?
A servant is always going to be honored by God
Dirty Service Makes a Clean Relationship
This is the night before Jesus is to be tried and hung on a cross…he already knows the fait that awaits him.
He has spent three years trying to show the Jews that he was the promised Messiah, yet the majority of them rejected him.
Jesus Knew
Jesus knew that Judas was already tempted by the devil to betray him.
Judas wasn't a new guy, he has been with Jesus, following him, watching him, also preforming miracles and seeing people delivered for the past THREE YEARS.
They spent long nights together, Judas' life was saved during a bad storm, his belly was fed on multiple occasions.
Jesus knew that Judas was already tempted by the devil to betray him.
Judas wasn't a new guy, he has been with Jesus, following him, watching him, also preforming miracles and seeing people delivered for the past THREE YEARS.
They spent long nights together, Judas' life was saved during a bad storm, his belly was fed on multiple occasions.
Judas was a direct follower of Jesus, and yet he didn't love Jesus more than his own desires.
Jesus knowing all this, still chose to humble himself and wash his feet regardless of the betrayal that was just a few hours away
In all of this, Jesus essentially acted out a parable for the disciples.
Jesus knew better that actions speak louder than words.
So when He wanted to teach the proud, arguing disciples about true humility, He didn’t just say it—He showed it.
And He showed it in a way that illustrated His whole work on behalf of His own.
• Jesus rose from supper, a place of rest and comfort
• Jesus rose from His throne in heaven, a place of rest and comfort
• Jesus rose from His throne in heaven, a place of rest and comfort
• Jesus laid aside His garments, taking off His covering
• Jesus laid aside His glory, taking off His heavenly covering
• Jesus took a towel and girded Himself, being ready to work
• Jesus took the form of a servant, and came ready to work
• Jesus poured water into a basin, ready to clean
• Jesus poured out His blood to cleanse us from the guilt and penalty of sin
• Jesus sat down again () after washing their feet
• Jesus sat down at the right hand of God the Father after cleansing us
Jn 13:6
Peter's response is actually one stemming from false humility.
Jesus was the master and Peter was the servant.
Traditionally, the servant would wash the master's feet.
In this case, Peter was disobeying his master by telling his master he couldn't do as he pleased.
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If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me: If we do not accept the humble service of Jesus to cleanse us, we have no part with Him.
Jesus does not wash our feet literally, as He did for the disciples.
But He did humbly die on the cross to cleanse us, and we must receive it.
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