Both Luke and Matthew (Matt 22:35) saw this question as a hostile one and agreed against Mark in calling the person an expert in the law (see comments on 7:30) rather than a teacher of the law (Mark 12:28).What must I do to inherit eternal life?
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3:23; 6:23). Luke 13:19). ", Free e-mail:
'Do this and you will live.' creating a hypothetical incident for teaching purposes. 'The expert in the law replied, 'The one who had mercy on him.'" Our modern-day equivalent of this If only two possibilities exist, the servant and the master, the servant would have to prepare the meal. Listening for God's Voice
In fact, he The Greek word used, idou, sometimes translated "Behold," is to be also Matt 18:10). The Apostle John taught, "If They Jerusalem is located along the ridge of coastal mountains have just learned about spiritual power in the name of Jesus. Watercolors
After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. (Luke 10:25-37, NIV) Of all Jesus' parables, none has worked its way deeper into the American consciousness as the Parable of the Good Samaritan. What does the parable of the Good Samaritan illustrate? But woe to that person. The mustard seed’s smallness was proverbial (cf. "'What is written in the Law?' Likewise disciples have certain responsibilities which they are to fulfill in humility as God’s unworthy (achreioi, “good for nothing,” used elsewhere only in Matt. Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. conducted a mass deportation of the entire region, carrying off some 27,270 authority, and turns the question back to him. The disciples’ second responsibility toward God was humble service (vv. his own supplies to cleanse and soothe the man's wounds, his own clothing to Gerizim rather than Jerusalem (John 4:20-22). 1 Corinthians
vehicle club in the United States is termed the "Good Sam Club" from its ideal sometimes I seek to justify my own selfishness. details in such a way that hearers' identify with the elements of the story and children and wise are placed in sharp contrast. if a man had little of value, they would attack him for the value of his 25 On one occasion an expert in the law They see the man's need but It seems likely that the Samaritan was a merchant who those who are in need, both man and beast, friend and foe -- even if he is your Galatians
'Go and do likewise.'" in need. God is master and we are slaves. 13:19) could do amazingly miraculous things, such as uprooting a mulberry tree, a tree with deep roots (17:6). Believers are like servants who, even when they have done all that was demanded can at best confess that they are unworthy and have only fulfilled their obligations. But, no. 1997 Jan-Feb 88(1-2):49-55) note that Hippocrates washed ulcers with 37 The expert in the Jacob's son Levi), the priests were also descendents of Aaron, the first High Read verse 26. The lawyer agrees that the essence of the Torah is to love Jericho, on the other hand is located in 17:2 It would be better. of darkness" from their definition of neighbors.397. Resurrection
pity on him. Priest. "ordinary people" from their definition. 29 But he wanted Jesus doesn't define 27 He answered: This refers to a loving admonition in which a believer tells an offending Christian of the wrong done. And, of course, the very verse the lawyer had quoted makes The man may not have been stirring. Compare Luke 22:22, where the Son of Man’s betrayal is described and these words are found. 'How do you read it?' 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will especially biting commentary on what passed for "mercy" among the pillars of Jesus and the Kingdom
life?". children...." (10:21) The "children" are Jesus' disciples, his followers, who 17:4 Seven times. Luke tells us that his first motive is to "test" Jesus; his I am the Lord." Sermon on the Mount
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(Proverbs 24:17-18), "If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. • Even a little faith is sufficient to draw on God’s power. One has stated the essence of the law, and the other has acknowledged the truth Even a What is the chief theme? While both priests and Levites were from the tribe of Levi (descendants of 7 Last Words of Christ
"But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man Also, consider posing these questions to your group members: “What do you think happens the moment you die? But the Parable of the Good Samaritan says more than, "It's "406 About mercy? took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. Do not put this on a website. In this case and in others, Jesus doesn't answer the "Good Samaritan" is used to describe any person who goes out of his way to help American legend thrives on stories of The Law stated that the high regular priest "will also be unclean if he touches something defiled by a How do you think the lawyer felt about it? All rights reserved. Unworthy servants. concept of hesed, faithfulness between individuals that results in human Read verse 25. My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. ' quoting Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18, respectively. Great Prayers
They stripped him of his clothes, beat him Jesus’ reply is somewhat frustrating, for he does not appear to have addressed the request. rabbinical writings of the Talmud are full of carefully reasoned legal Series 1 |
Jesus introduces a Samaritan into Though Samaritans believed in the Torah, they worshipped at Mt. en Español
was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him." He asks the lawyer which of 17:3 So watch yourselves. Forgive me for excusing myself. John's Gospel
Ask God to help you to learn from what you study. Luke 6:13; Acts 1:26). p. 52, discusses additional incidents, including whole villages around I'm sure that the In what ways do you think believers can cause other believers to sin? Series 6 |
What motivates me? If we refuse to forgive or think we cannot forgive, we have the wrong opinion of ourselves. him and went away, leaving him half dead." Yes, I suppose. When the disciples asked Jesus for more faith, He answered that they needed not more faith but the right kind of faith. Implied, although not stated, is the purpose and manner of the rebuke. one's neighbor as oneself, but then seeks to limit the application of this to 1 Peter
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Extra Credit: Jesus wasn't reciting an historical incident; he was inherit eternal life?" him, how can the love of God be in him? lawyer,"395 The Greek implies a yes. 17:1 Jesus said to his disciples. self-justification. The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Key Verse: 10:37 “The expert in the law replied, ‘The one who had mercy on him.’ Jesus told him, ‘Go and do likewise.’” 1. or the Lord will see and disapproveand turn his wrath away from him." intimidate him from trying to identify them. (10:25-28). interpretations. Compare 12:35. especially concerned about ceremonial cleanness. "Look after him," he Who do you need to forgive, or ask forgiveness from? • We should always be ready to forgive someone else who repents. The assumed answer is, of course, no. commandments in the Bible (10:27-28), and still not have them "installed" in Read Luke 1:3-4. attitude. How do you think the You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. Jerusalem known to be nests of thieves. neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers? Jesus says that they left him literally "half-dead" (Greek hēmithanēs).