OUR TEXT COMES FROM LUKE 10. THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE WE READ ABOUT A SAMARITAN.
1) Jesus’ story begins in Lk. 10:30 – let’s first read verses 30-32 – READ
2) Imagine the last time that we were so sick we could hardly get out of bed.
3) It may have been difficult to hold a glass of water. Maybe when we sat up our head was spinning.
4) Most of us have had a time or two when we felt half-dead.
5) This fellow was on a roadside and in no condition to go and seek out assistance.
a) Jesus now introduces a new character into this dramatic story – verse 33 – READ
b) Most translations have the word “but” at the start of verse 33 because this forms a contrast.
c) Two religious men would not help BUT a Samaritan would and did.
d) Most of us know the Samaritans were a despised race; the Jews hated them.
6) This Samaritan not only saw the wounded man, he was “moved with compassion.”
7) He felt a deep pity for this fellow.
8) This fellow acted like some mothers would act.
9) Jesus gives us specific information on the compassion offered by this Samaritan – verse 34 – READ
10) The first part of this verse says the Samaritan “came to” the robbed man.
a) The road these men were on was dangerous.
b) Robbers sometimes used fake victims to lure people into traps.
c) This also reminds us of wives and mothers – they are usually willing to go and help.
d) If someone has a need, they will spend the time and energy to go and offer assistance.
e) That assistance may mean they have to travel several miles to go aid someone.
11) This Samaritan Jesus described may have been traveling for a while and was possibly tired.
12) Moms are sometimes tired or exhausted when they are asked to do something.
13) Not only did the Samaritan come to this man, he used some of his resources.
a) He “bound” the man’s wounds and then offered some medical treatment.
b) He used “oil and wine” on this man’s injuries.
c) Mothers and wives often act in this same type of way.
14) Offering to help this man on the road was one thing.
15) This fellow really went the second mile.
16) Verse 35 continues the story – READ
17) The Samaritan did all he could for this fellow.
a) A wife, mother, husband or father may be so good in so many areas.
b) Because of our culture, we are tempted to put in the little word “but.”
c) “My wife is good, but.”
d) “My mom is good but.”
e) “My husband is ‘good,’” but.
f) “My father is ‘good’” but.
18) No wife, mother, father or husband is going to be perfect.
19) We want to be like the Samaritan – people who know what is right and do what is right, even when that is not always good and convenient.