Read 1 Peter 4:10 The Good Samaritan interrupted his life to rescue someone society said he should ignore. So now what? Will we close this journal unchanged, or let these words change us? Will we actively notice people crying out for help [...]
Read 1 John 3:18 As we learned from the story of the Good Samaritan, love isn't just something we express in our thoughts or words. It's something we convey through our actions. Like the wounded traveler on the road to Jericho, our [...]
Read Luke 10:36-37 After telling this parable, Jesus asked the lawyer which person had been a neighbor to the robbed man. The lawyer previously seemed to be testing Jesus and asking him what it meant to be someone's neighbor. But after hearing [...]
Read Luke 10:34-35 The Good Samaritan's actions speak volumes. Not content with bandaging wounds, he pours oil, provides transportation, and ensures ongoing care at an inn. His love transcends the ordinary. This parable teaches us that love often demands more than the [...]
Read Luke 10:33 The Samaritan, moved by deep compassion, approached the wounded man on the road. He didn't merely feel sorry for him from a distance; he went up close, bandaged his wounds, and cared for him. The priest and the Levite [...]
Read Luke 10:30-32 The road to Jericho was well-known for its danger, but many people passed through it each day despite the risk. It’s important to note that the robbed man could have easily been anyone. Suffering can fall upon any one [...]
Luke 10:25-29 In the chaos of daily life, it's easy to be self-absorbed. This lawyer who challenged Jesus was focused on himself. He wanted to test Jesus - the literal Son of God! This lawyer proudly quotes scripture from memory and tells [...]