Stories that Transform: Good Samaritan
October 6, 2019 / Christ Church on HarvardStories that Transform: Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-37
Jesus told stories to make a
Context: An expert in the law sought to Jesus
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Luke 10:25 (NIV)
He answered: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” Luke 10:27 (NIV)
But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:29 (NIV)
Jesus’ story:
But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. Luke 10:33
“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
Luke 10:36 (NIV)
The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Luke 10:37 (NIV)
Jesus’ Point:
Love knows bounds – our neighbor is the person in
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You are called to be a Good Samaritan Christian!