Of all the parables our Lord taught during His earthly ministry, what is your favorite?

I would venture a guess that many (if not most) of us would list the ‘Parable of the Good Samaritan’ as number one. It seems that this beloved parable has a universal appeal that far exceeds the boundaries of those of us who have saving faith in Christ. Reference to this story is made (in one way or another) in all segments of our society, from politics, to education, to entertainment, and even in the world of sports! Yet, as you might already suspect, this beloved parable is frequently treated like the proverbial ‘wax nose’ as it is shaped and twisted in all manner of ways in order to suit the various agendas that are operative in our world.

But have you ever really considered why Jesus told it, and what it was actually meant to demonstrate?

This Lord’s Day, we will probe the words of Luke 10:25-29. This is the passage that immediately precedes the story of the ‘Good Samaritan.’ It gives us a glimpse into an encounter Jesus had with a “lawyer,” and a ‘testy’ one at that! It is here, however, in the midst of this tense encounter, that we find the true intent of our Lord’s most famous parable!

I can’t wait to see you on Sunday!