Sunday School Lesson: Loving Like the Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37

Introduction: Loving Others Beyond Comfort Teenagers are learning what it means to care for others in a world that often encourages self-interest or cliques. Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to love people who are different from us, who may be inconvenient, or who may not “deserve” our help. This lesson is important because it teaches practical faith in action—faith that changes lives, including our own. Bible Reading 1: Luke 10:25-29 “On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ He said to him, ‘What is written in the Law? How do you read it?’ He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with … Read more

Sunday School Lesson: The Parable of the Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37

Introduction: Loving Your Neighbor In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus shares the Parable of the Good Samaritan, a powerful story about loving others, regardless of their background or status. When a lawyer asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, Jesus responds with a parable that challenges the common understanding of who is considered a “neighbor.” In the story, a man is robbed and left for dead, and while two religious figures pass by without helping, a Samaritan—someone considered an enemy by the Jews—stops to help. This parable teaches us that loving our neighbor goes beyond cultural, religious, or social boundaries and calls us to show compassion to anyone in need. For teenagers, this lesson is an important reminder that … Read more