Look at these pictures I brought with me today. Jesus told the expert to go and do the same. The Road to Jericho – Includes information on how the parable has influenced secular works. They ran a small custodial business out of their home. Sermon4Kids. In Jesus’ day, Levites were responsible, among other things, for the Temple treasury. By Dr. Philip W. McLarty. A common ploy of thieves in those days was to have someone pretend to be hurt and so, lure an unsuspecting traveler into their trap. Robber #2: OK Boss whatever you say, can I have the red gummy worms boss ? Whoops! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. O.K. For by setting the parable in the context of an encounter between Jesus and the lawyer, he takes it a step further. The old road from Jerusalem to Jericho was little more than a steep, treacherous path. when he came to the place, and saw him, Then ask yourself: How are you going to respond the next time you cross paths with someone in need? Four men were standing around. Times changed, but the Levites were able to maintain their close affinity with the inner workings of the Temple. Martin Dale on Jul 10, 2004 (message contributor) based on 37 ratings (rate this sermon ... 10 Things You Can Do To Make Your Pastor’s Sermons Better By Jared Moore on November 19, 2020 Preaching Needs Community: Here's Why leaving him half dead.”. As I promised last Sunday, the parable for today is The Parable of the Good Samaritan. We don’t want to get sued.” Lots of opinions were offered as well, such as, “If you ask me, we should’ve sunk the boat off Miami.”, One day, after church, Frank and Cindy asked to speak with me in my study. For now, our focus is on the Good Samaritan. The two coins are not the New and Old Testaments. Now, what would you have done? He was known for wearing the same overalls, day after day, and for taking a bath about as often as he changed clothes. NIV® There are many other parables in the Bible, so if you want to hear more ask your parents to read them to you. Today’s lesson teaches us to treat all people as our neighbors. Free online resources based on the Good Samaritan, a parable of Jesus. All things being equal, we’d probably have done the same thing. In a final act of compassion, he promises to pay for any expenses the innkeeper incurs until the Samaritan returns. When I was in seminary, I was driving home from Dallas one day, and, for some reason, I went up through Plano, then took a farm road cross country. and fell into the hands of robbers, Well, I’d like to think we could say the same of the priest in The Parable of the Good Samaritan – he was as good a man as he knew how to be. – Includes links to activity pages for the Good Samaritan parable, The Good Samaritan – Power point slides to illustrate the parable, Samaritan Neighbor – A sermon that teaches about racial equality, Devotions, Discussions & Sermons and Other Resources About the Good Samaritan, The Good Samaritan – More resources on the Good Samaritan, The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) – Commentary on the parable, Jericho Road (The Good Samaritan) – A sermon by Pastor Edward F. Markquart, The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 – Verse-by-verse commentary and questionsThe Good Samaritan – A brief, but good blog entry on the Parable. Each little girl is from a different race. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Jesus commended the lawyer for his answer. Robber #2 That’s easy boss, I will hug them and squeeze them and keep them warm, and make sure that the gummy worms are safe , you can count on me boss , you can count on me boss, I won’t let these gummy worms go until we get them in the hands of the inn keeper. The Romans widened it to accommodate chariot traffic. Object. As they were leaving, one of the elders asked me, “What did they want? Do this, and you will live.” But Luke says that the lawyer, “desiring to justify himself “, asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” And this is what prompted Jesus to reply, “A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho…”. Contrary to the belief of Jesus’ day, it was not the priests, or the Levites, or even the Jews who held the inside track on the Kingdom of God, but whomever God chose to call, including a lowly Samaritan.