AT THE FEET OF JESUS

By David J. Riggs

Intro.
We have in our outline (chart) all the times, so far as we know, in
the N.T. where people are found at Jesus' feet.

I.   UNFORTUNATE SUFFERERS. Matt. 15:29-31
II.  AN AFFLICTED FATHER. Mark 5:21-23
III. A SORROWING MOTHER. Mark 7:24-26
IV.  A SINFUL WOMAN. Luke 7:37-38
V.   A HEALED DEMONIAC. Luke 8:35
VI.  A TRUTH-SEEKER. Luke 10:38-42
VII. A HEALED LEPERER. Luke 17:15-18
VII. A BEREAVED SISTER. John 11:32
IX.  A GRATEFUL FRIEND. John 12:3
X.   REVERENT WORSHIPERS. Matt. 28:9; Rev. 1:12-18

Concl.
   A. Of the ten occasions listed, there is one person who is "at the
      feet of Jesus" three times. Can you name that person?
      1. It was Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus. The
         truth-seeker, the bereaved sister, and the grateful friend.
      2. As a matter of fact, every time she is mentioned as being in
         the presence of Jesus she is found at Jesus' feet.
      3. What a tribute to this marvelous woman!  
   B. All those found at the feet of Jesus benefitted in some way.
      1. Though we can never literally fall at the feet of Jesus, let
         us strive to have the same humility and reverence in our    
         hearts so that we, too, can benefit therefrom.