DISCUSSION GUIDE /10.1.23
OPTIONAL INTRODUCTION QUESTION(S)
What was your dream job as a kid?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -
25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” 27 And he answered, “You shall 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 your neighbor as yourself.” 28 And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.”
29 But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. 34 He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ 36 Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.”
Luke 10:25-37
Why is the lawyer asking “who is my neighbor”? What do you think he is hoping Jesus will say?
Why do you think the priest and the Levite passed by the man?
Do you think you' are ever too preoccupied with other things to make time for people in need? How can we change this as Christians?
The Samaritan not only cared for the man’s wounds but he provided for him until he recovered and he also returned to check on him. Why is a long term relationship better than simply handing someone money? What makes the long term relationship more of a challenge?
What are some ways we can “go and do likewise” and show others mercy this week?
How can we pray for you?