Theory question 106
Parables of Jesus(a) 'Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?' How did Jesus deal with this question? (b) In what two ways could a Christian show concern for others?
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(a) A lawyer asked this to test Jesus (Luke 10:25).
Jesus asked what is written in the law; he answered: love God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind, and your neighbour as yourself (Luke 10:26-27).
Jesus said, "Do this, and you will live" (Luke 10:28).
Wanting to justify himself, the lawyer asked, "Who is my neighbour?" (Luke 10:29).
Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan: a man going down to Jericho was robbed and left half dead (Luke 10:30).
A priest and a Levite passed by on the other side (Luke 10:31-32).
A Samaritan had compassion, bound his wounds, took him to an inn and paid for his care (Luke 10:33-35).
Jesus asked which proved neighbour; the lawyer said the one who showed mercy; Jesus said, "Go and do likewise" (Luke 10:36-37).
(b) Any two: helping accident victims and the sick; giving to the poor; visiting the lonely and prisoners; comforting the bereaved; helping people regardless of tribe or religion.
Narrate Luke 10:25-37, then two ways.