Parable of the Good Samaritan

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