The Parable of the Good Samaritan

KINGDOM STORIES

“The Parable of the Good Samaritan”

Luke 10:25-37

The parable of the Good Samaritan is about the of the Kingdom.

First Question: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Lk. 10:25)

Jesus Reframes the Question: “What does the law say?” (Lk. 10:26)

The Good News: To obtain eternal life, the law perfectly. (Lk. 10:27-28)

The Bad News: Your doesn’t permit that. (Is. 53:6; Psalm 14:2-3; Rom. 3: 23)

Second Question: “Who is my neighbor?” (Lk. 10:29)

• The lawyer proves that religious is not enough.
• The priest demonstrates that religious is not enough. (Lk. 10:30-31)
• The Levite demonstrates that religious is not enough. (Lk. 10:32)

Jesus Reframes the Question: “What is a good neighbor?” (Lk. 10:33-36)

The Good News: A good neighbor shows kindness without . (Lk. 10:37)

The Bad News: Only can do that perfectly. (Phil. 2:5-8)

I can’t love people the way I love myself unless I am by the Spirit of Christ. (II Cor. 5:21)