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The Parable of the Good Samaritan - On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. ...
- Romans 7
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- Leviticus 19
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- Luke 9
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- Romans 7
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Jan 4, 2022 · The Parable of the Good Samaritan tells the story of a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho, and while on the way he is robbed of everything he had, including his clothing, and is beaten to within an inch of his life.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan. 25 And behold, a certain [ a]lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?”
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- Scene 1: The Setup
- Scene 2: The Religious Losers
- Scene 3: The Unsuspecting Hero
- Scene 4: The Aftermath
- Pray For God’s Heart
- Keep Your Eyes Open
- Don’T Hesitate
- Live Generously
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The story of the Good Samaritan is fictional, but the details are pulled from real life. Luke 10:30starts off with a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho. This road was known to be dangerous. Thieves would often hide in the many caves, curves, and cliffs and ambush unsuspecting travelers. It’s not a route you would travel alone. From the beginni...
The traveler is badly beaten and barely hanging onto life when a priest comes across him (Luke 10:31). But the initial hope is soon dissipated. The priest doesn’t help. Not only does he not help, but Jesus makes clear that he went out of his way to pass by on the other side of this half-dead traveler. He wants nothing to do with him. Next, a Levite...
“But a Samaritan…” Luke 10:33 Those words today are lost on us. When we see the word Samaritan we think of something good. The term “Good Samaritan” would have been an oxymoron to the lawyer and the Jews of the day. The Samaritans were hated by the Jews and were seen as half-breeds. There was an intense rivalry that often turned violent. In the law...
Remember this story was brought on by two questions and Jesus is now circling back around to them. The lawyer’s questions of “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” and “Who is my neighbor?” show that he was focused on the wrong thing. He was concerned with correct theology. But Jesus shows that knowing the right answer is insufficient. All the c...
We often overvalue knowledge and downplay obedience. Much like the lawyer. The good Samaritan story teaches us that knowledge is not enough, we need the right heart. The problem is we are not very good at changing our own heart. I would argue that on our own it’s impossible. That’s why it’s important that we start with prayer. God can cultivate in ...
We walk by people in need every day. Sure they might not be bloodied and beaten up, but they are still hurting and need help. The problem is we just don’t see them. We need to open our eyes. Open your eyes and look around. Who’s around you? And what do they need that you can provide?
When we see someone in need we often conjure up all the reasons we shouldn’t help. We don’t have the right words, someone else will help them, we aren’t qualified, or some other excuse. And listen I get it. It’s tough. It can be scary. But don’t let those fears keep you from helping those around you. There’s more at stake than you likely realize. I...
If we aren’t careful we can easily get caught up living for only ourselves. Our lives become all about us, our needs, and what we want. That’s a terrible story to tell with our lives. And it won’t change anyone. God created us to live a better story. To actually make an impact on someone. But we can only do that when we live generously. When we giv...
Jesus tells a story of a Samaritan who shows mercy to a beaten traveler to challenge the lawyer's view of who is his neighbor. Learn the context, symbolism, and application of this famous parable.
