Key Verse: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each others, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32
Luke 10:25-37
To think about:
• Were you surprised that the priest and the Levite in the parable
responded the way they did? Why or why not? What are some
modern-day illustrations of this type of response?
• What did the Samaritan in the parable reveal about himself?
• If you were the expert in Mosaic law, how might you have felt at
the end of Jesus’ parable? Why?
To discuss:
• Is it easy for you to ask God to meet your needs? Why or why not?
• Think quietly about a time you really needed help. How did you feel during that time?
Did you find it easy to ask someone else for help? Why or why not?
• Why do you think we sometimes avoid people who have obvious
needs—such as people who are angry, who ridicule God, or those
who are mentally or physically challenged?
Family Challenge:
- Come up with one random act of kindness you’ll commit
to this week for a co-worker, neighbor or someone with an obvious need, either anonymously or not. Write an uplifting note, take him or her out for lunch, be creative!Come up with a plan, then do it!
2 comments:
I think its easy to ask God to meet my needs, because I don't have to say them out loud. But it seems like once you verbalize a "need" to others, out loud, it seems almost pitiful and needy. And in turn, approaching others about their needs may make them feel embarrassed or uncomfortable around you - that's why I may avoid the "needy."
I do not find it easy to ask someone for help. Not because I'm uncomfortable asking for it, but because I don't like to admit that I need/want help. I am even this way with teaching Sabbath school!
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