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In this first message of our Parables of Grace series, we revisit one of the most familiar stories Jesus ever told—the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37).But what if we've been asking the wrong question?When a lawyer asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” he's really asking where the line is—who qualifies for his time, compassion, and responsibility. Jesus responds with a story that doesn't just redefine “neighbor.” It reframes the entire conversation.This sermon explores:What Jesus meant by “eternal life” (and why it's not just about life after death)How status, identity, and tribal thinking shrink our worldWhy the priest and Levite aren't villains—but mirrorsHow grace begins when we expand our definition of who belongsThe Good Samaritan isn't just about helping someone in a ditch. It's about waking up to the kind of life that “outruns death”—the life of the age to come—starting right now.If you've ever wondered where you draw the line around compassion… this story invites you to move it.—

Brian Priebe | Executive Pastor | February 22, 2026 Referenced Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4a, Luke 4:18-21, Luke 10:29b, Matthew 25:42-46 Reflection Questions:1. What's one thing that stood out to you from the sermon and why? 2. How would people close to you rate your protection of the vulnerable on a scale of 1-10? 3. What motivates you to protect the vulnerable? Can you share an experience of protecting the vulnerable that was meaningful to you? 4. What are Biblical examples of Jesus protecting the vulnerable? 5. Do you find that protecting the vulnerable comes to you naturally? Why or Why not? What things make it challenging for you? 6. Brian's focal point was that Jesus sought to bring justice to earth by protecting the vulnerable. Do you agree or disagree? Why? 7. Read Matthew 25:31-46. What differences do you see between how the sheep and the goats are described in the parable? 8. Are you naturally bent more like the sheep or the goats? What would it take in your life to serve more like the sheep than the goats? 9 What would the church look like if everyone took the sheeps posture of protecting the vulnerable or helping those in need? 10. Brian referenced the Good Samaritan (Luke 10) sacrificed his comfort, time and money to protect the vulnerable. Which of those is hardest for you to sacrifice and why? Which is easiest for you to sacrifice? What's your next step? * Connect: We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any questions: http://journeybozeman.com/connectcard * Connect: Get your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeybozeman.com/children * Connect: Our Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeybozeman.com/students * Give: Want to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeybozeman.com/give * Gather: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneyChurchBozeman * Gather: Download our app: https://journeybozeman.com/app * Gather: Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozeman  Chapters (00:00:00) - What Do You Do About A Homeless Person's Sign?(00:02:04) - What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?(00:11:00) - The Parable of the Good Samaritan(00:17:44) - Jesus on Protecting the Vulnerable(00:21:15) - Examples of People Who Protect the Vulnerable(00:27:36) - Count the Cost of what it Takes to Protect the Vulnerable(00:33:55) - God's call to help the vulnerable(00:35:40) - All About It

Speaker: Adele May Recorded on: 25/01/2026Main Passage // Luke 10:25-37 : The Good Samaritan

Rev. Derek Zeyl, Senior Pastor

In the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), Jesus challenges the way we define love and compassion. The question isn't who qualifies as my neighbor—it's what kind of neighbor am I becoming. This message invites us to examine our hearts and reflect on how Christ-like our love really is. Jesus reminds us that anyone in need is our neighbor, and following Him means moving toward mercy, not away from inconvenience.

Jesus is clear that no amount of good works will be enough to earn eternal life. Only a perfect person is able to inherit eternal life. The bad news for us is that we are not perfect. The good news is Christ lived a perfect life and he is willing to give us his perfection if we repent and put our trust in him. Jesus also teaches the lawyer the kind of love that he requires of his followers, which is sacrificial love. That is how every Christian ought to be loving the people around them, just like the good Samaritan.

The Good Samaritan Preacher: Phil Colgan Date: 04⧸01⧸2026 Series: The Parables of Jesus Reading: Luke 10:25-37 What happens when Jesus turns our questions upside down? Phil explores the famous parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10, showing how Jesus challenges us to stop asking 'who is my neighbor?' and start asking 'who can I be a neighbor to?' - even when it costs us everything.

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Ps. Carol Gossman asks: How do you inherit eternal life? It's not about being the perfect Priest who passes by! This message reveals Jesus as the one who stopped for you. Learn how to receive His limitless mercy and then partner with His mission to rescue the broken around you.

The parable of the Good Samaritan is another popular parable of Jesus that often gets overlooked. In this story, Jesus describes a Jewish man in need on the side of the road. Religious experts and the “spiritually mature” pass him by, but a Samaritan, one of the most despised people to the Jews, stops to help him. In our lives today, we can be tempted to simply pass by those whom God is calling us to love and serve. We're either too busy, we see them as too bad, or their situations are too broken for us to reach out in love. Like the man Jesus tells this story too, we can be caught asking “who exactly is my neighbor?” rather than “who will I be a neighbor to?” But by asking this question, we can begin to allow Jesus to transform us into people who are truly spiritually mature, people fully capable of loving and serving those around us.

"In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with faithful Watermark member, Jesus sends out the 72 in Luke 10 and tells them not to worry about money or comfort. How have you seen God provide when you stepped out in faith? 3. In the story of Mary and Martha, Jesus praises Mary for sitting at His feet. Over the years, how have you learned to choose ‘the better portion'? 4. In the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), Jesus flips the question from ‘Who is my neighbor?' to ‘What kind of neighbor am I?' Why do you think that shift matters so much?"

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Pastor Luke Simmons delivers an insightful sermon in our "Jesus Stories" series, exploring the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10. In this engaging message, Pastor Luke examines the story's themes of mercy, compassion, and what it truly means to be a neighbor. He draws parallels between the historical context of the parable and our contemporary lives, challenging us to overcome our own biases and embody the kind of sacrificial love Jesus modeled. Discover how this well-known parable aligns with our pursuit of the "good life" as defined by Jesus, encouraging us to live according to God's kingdom values rather than the kingdoms of the earth. Join us as we delve into the heart of what it means to love God and others wholeheartedly.00:00 - Introduction5:29 - The Prompt14:49 - The Parable**HOW TO FIND US***SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

In this episode,  Alex Watkins, David Tooley, TJ Renfro, and Keith Christopher engage in a thoughtful and challenging conversation about what it truly means to love God and love people—especially those we might view as outsiders. Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan, they explore how easy it can be to make excuses that prevent us from living out the radical love Jesus calls us to. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and honest discussion, they invite listeners to consider how to break down barriers and embody compassion in everyday life. This episode is a convicting yet hopeful reminder that love knows no boundaries.   ---   This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast explores the sermon The Good Samaritan | Luke 10:29–37. In this striking parable, Jesus challenges our understanding of neighborly love by showing mercy across social and cultural divides. Join us as we reflect on what it means to love without limits, confront our excuses, and follow Christ's call to extend compassion—even to those we might least expect.   Submit a question - bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

What does it really mean to be a "Good Samaritan?"   ---    Jesus told stories to help anyone willing to listen better understand life in the Kingdom of God. These stories meet us where we are and take us to deeper places in our faith. Join us as we listen to Jesus' stories and ask Him to help us grow.    Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49496757 Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

September 17, 2025

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are continuing their exploration of various “Tough Texts” with the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Does this parable argue that works are necessary to make it into the kingdom of heaven? Please listen to this and every episode of the Grace in

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Jesus never seemed in a hurry, even when crowds demanded His attention. Drawing from the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), we'll unpack how formation happens in our margins—not our schedules. Living a Spirit-led life means being interruptible. One of our kingdom qualities is being an unhurried friend, and this passage challenges us to consider who our friend is, the same way that Jesus challenged first-century people with their definition of neighbor. Connect with us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Worship - August 10, 2025 “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” - Luke 10:25-37Elder George Flanagan

The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Pastor Phil Rushton

Jerry Jones unpacks the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) to show what it truly means to love others as Jesus loves us. Jerry encourages us to pray for opportunities, build relationships with those far from God, and step out of our comfort zones to make a difference—one person at a time. This message is a reminder that evangelism starts with simple, everyday acts of love.

Pastor Ryan teaches on the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 highlighting the Samaritan's empathy, humility, courage and generosity.

In the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), a stranger has compassion on an injured man and heals him.  Not only is the extent of care surprising, but Jesus pushes the ancient world's buttons by surprising his listeners that the one who showed mercy was a Samaritan, definitively "the other."We continue to live in a world, much like Jesus'  time, when there are all sorts of division and boundaries that exist, which make it challenging for us to become neighbors to each other.But this happens -- at the holy cross-section of wounds and compassion.The artwork is a sculpture by artist Daniel Borup

Join Us for Worship: Sundays at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM https://www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit In this powerful message from our ongoing series in the Gospel of Luke, Pastor Benjer McVeigh leads us through one of the most familiar — and dangerously misunderstood — teachings of Jesus: the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37). But before we tune out with a “been there, heard that” mindset, Benjer challenges us to slow down, lean in, and let the Word do surgery on our souls. What if we've misunderstood this parable all along? What if the point isn't about identifying who our neighbor is — but realizing we are the neighbor God has sent? This message begins by confronting the deceptively small definition of “neighbor” held by the expert in the law, a man who — like many of us — sought to justify himself by asking Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” But Jesus doesn't answer with a list of who qualifies. Instead, He flips the lawyer's question on its head and tells a story where the most unlikely character — a Samaritan, despised by Jews in that time — becomes the model of true neighborly love. As Benjer unpacks the cultural and religious background of the text, he reveals that the priest and Levite in the story weren't merely callous — they were likely busy with temple duties, constrained by religious expectations. Yet their roles, deeply tied to the law, couldn't produce the compassion needed in the moment. It is the Samaritan — the outsider, the one least expected — who sees, stops, and sacrifices. He is moved by compassion, not convenience. He loves with open hands, at great risk and great cost to himself. And this, Jesus says, is what it means to be a neighbor. The message digs deeper, applying this radical vision of love to our daily lives. Who have we disqualified from being our neighbor? Who have we labeled in such a way that excuses us from loving them? Whether it's someone we disagree with politically, someone whose lifestyle we don't understand, or someone we believe “deserves” the consequences they're facing — we are reminded that the teaching of Jesus leaves no room for exclusion. We don't get to decide who deserves love. We simply get to extend it, because Jesus first loved us. And the message gets personal. Benjer shares how a group of teenagers at church camp, willing to sit under the Word of God with seriousness and humility, stirred his own heart. Their willingness to listen, respond, and be transformed by Scripture became the catalyst for this week's call: to slow down, stop crossing to the other side of the road, and live as the kind of neighbor Jesus modeled. By the end, the parable turns into a mirror. It's not just a story about someone else. It's a story about us. And if we take it seriously — if we dare to pray the dangerous prayer, “God, who are you calling me to be a neighbor to today?” — we might discover that Jesus has already answered. He calls us not to love from a distance or with conditions, but to love incarnationally. To see, to stop, to bind up wounds, to take risks, to pay costs, to walk with the hurting until they heal. This is the call to become a people — and a church — marked by the extravagant compassion of Jesus. A church where no label can override the title “neighbor.” A church that reflects the Good Samaritan who saw us lying in the road, broken and far from hope — and didn't pass by. Instead, He stopped. He loved. And He gave everything.

In this week's ALIVE reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer breaks open the well-known Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37). We've all heard the story—but are we truly living it?   Jesus challenges us to stop crossing to the other side of the road and start stepping into the mess of others' lives with compassion. From hospitals to laws, the legacy of the Good Samaritan is everywhere… but the call is personal.  

God at Work: The Practice of Compassion in an Unstable World  – Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarboror watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard  Summary: In this fourth sermon in the God at Work series, Pastor Donnell Wyche explores Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) as a call to radical compassion in an unstable world. The message begins with a question posed to Jesus by an expert in the law: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Rather than answering directly, Jesus draws the man into a deeper conversation about love, mercy, and what it truly means to live. Pastor Donnell explains how Jesus resists the logic of empire—where worth is earned and compassion is conditional—and instead presents a vision of God as a generous, sufficient, and loving Father who desires mercy, not sacrifice. Pastor Donnell highlights that Jesus shifts the conversation away from legalism and boundary-setting by telling a better story—a story that bypasses arguments and invites transformation. The Samaritan's compassion, not his credentials, is the turning point in Jesus' parable. The priest and the Levite preserve religious appearance, but the Samaritan, moved by compassion, takes costly action. Pastor Donnell emphasizes that the original question “Who is my neighbor?” is left unanswered by Jesus because it's the wrong question. The better question is, “Will I allow myself to be moved by compassion?”—a question that requires not theological certainty but a heart formed by God's love. Bringing the message into the present, Pastor Donnell connects the call to compassion to real-life challenges facing communities today, including Ann Arbor's land use debates. He reflects on how compassion invites us to see others not as threats or obstacles, but as neighbors who belong. Pastor Donnell encourages listeners to resist the impulse to restrict mercy and instead practice a compassionate presence rooted in God's grace. In a world that asks us to draw boundaries, Jesus asks us to open our hearts and join our spirits with God's—to love boldly, generously, and without condition.

July 3, 2025

Sermon June 29 - Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37 by Sunnybrook Christian Church

The Only Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

*Some Additional things God requires of us*# 1. *Act Justly**Micah 6:8* – *“He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly…”*Justice isn't just a courtroom word—it's a lifestyle. God calls us to fairness, honesty, and standing up for the oppressed. Think of *Joseph*, who, though wronged by his brothers and imprisoned unjustly, chose integrity over revenge when he rose to power in Egypt.---#2. *Love Mercy**Micah 6:8* (continued) – *“…to love mercy…”*Mercy is love in action. Jesus showed this when He forgave the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11), reminding us that compassion triumphs over condemnation. We're called to extend grace, even when it's undeserved.---# 3. *Walk Humbly with God**Micah 6:8* (continued) – *“…and to walk humbly with your God.”*Humility is recognizing that we need God every step of the way. *Moses*, though a great leader, was called the most humble man on earth (Numbers 12:3). He leaned on God's presence, not his own strength.---# 4. *Love God Wholeheartedly***Matthew 22:37* – *“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”*This is the heartbeat of faith. *David*, a man after God's own heart, danced before the Lord with abandon (2 Samuel 6:14). Loving God means putting Him first—in worship, in decisions, in dreams.---# 5. *Love Your Neighbor**Matthew 22:39* – *“Love your neighbor as yourself.”*This love is practical—feeding the hungry, forgiving offenses, and building bridges. The *Good Samaritan* (Luke 10:25–37) didn't just feel compassion—he acted on it. That's the kind of love God desires.---# 6. *Obey His Commands**John 14:15* – *“If you love Me, keep My commandments.”*Obedience isn't about rules—it's about relationship. *Noah* built an ark when it had never rained. His obedience saved generations. When we trust God enough to obey, we step into His promises.---# 7. *Live by Faith**Hebrews 11:6* – *“Without faith it is impossible to please God…”*Faith is the fuel of the Christian life. *Abraham* left everything familiar, trusting God's promise. Faith means believing even when we can't see the outcome—and that pleases God deeply.---These are not just divine checklists—they're invitations to a deeper, richer walk with God. When we live justly, love deeply, and walk humbly, we reflect the very heart of our Creator.Pst Leke Toba.

I want to begin by saying that God has put each of us who are Christ-followers in this time, in this place in history, as we read in Esther, “for such a time as this.” So, we must first see this as an opportunity, privilege, and blessing to be part of God's plan for this time. It's no accident that we are living in this culture. Now, here's my first suggestion for sharing the gospel with people who don't care: Share your life. If anyone is going to be open to the gospel, it will be because they sense we are real people and we really care about them. Don't you hate those cold calls you get trying to sell you something? Usually, they try to sound so friendly and make you think they really care about you personally when they're selling a new cable system or whatever. But no matter how slick their presentation may be, you know they don't know you and they don't really care about you. They're just trying to make a sale. If we come off that way when we talk about our faith in Jesus Christ, it simply won't work. In reaching the people in Thessalonica, the Apostle Paul wrote that: we dared to tell you this gospel in spite of strong opposition. For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you (1 Thessalonians 2:2-3). He was facing very similar circumstances there as we do here, and he made it known that he was sharing the gospel with them because he cared for them. His motivation was transparent and pure. There was no hidden agenda with him. He further wrote: We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us (1 Thessalonians 2:8). When people believe we are sharing our faith in Jesus Christ with them because they are dear to us and that we are sharing not only our faith, but our lives with them, then there's hope that they will begin to believe the gospel is relevant, real, and worthy of consideration. So, if there are some people in your life right now who just simply don't seem to care about things of God, about hearing the truth of the gospel, don't be discouraged and don't give up. Share your life with them and let them know you care about them personally. That is a big step one in sharing the gospel with people who don't care. Here's another suggestion that can be powerful—tell stories. I never cease to be amazed at the power of storytelling. Jesus used parables almost exclusively in his short ministry on earth. That should give us the first clue that storytelling is an effective way of sharing truth because you and I will listen to a story, give it our full attention, and remember it better than anything else. Stories stick with you. Stories from the Bible are, of course, very powerful, so the more familiar you are with the stories of Scripture, the more you can tell them to others. For example, suppose you have a friend who is grieving over a wayward son or daughter. You could at an appropriate time tell them the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) and encourage them to believe that there is hope for their child, too. Or if you're in a discussion about social issues, helping the poor, homeless people, or something similar, you could tell the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). You don't have to read from the Bible; just tell the stories of the Bible in your own words. I think of a friend, Kate, who spent five years in Afghanistan in a culture totally opposed to the gospel. She was very effective at sharing the gospel in that environment. Besides loving the people and caring about them, she also found that telling the stories of the Bible was the best way possible to share truth with them. Time and again God opened a door for her to share a Bible story. The women listened and learned, and many came to saving faith. Keep in mind it is not your job to win people to Christ. Only the Holy Spirit can do that.

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What does it really mean to “love your neighbor as yourself”? It's one of the most quoted phrases in the Bible—used in politics, on social media, and in personal conversations. But are we quoting Jesus accurately? In this sermon, we dig into Matthew 22:34–40 to explore what Jesus truly meant when He linked loving your neighbor with loving God.You'll learn:- Why “love your neighbor” isn't the first thing Jesus said—and why that matters.- How putting your neighbor before God can lead to compromise.- What real love looks like in tough situations—when someone's asking you to support something you know isn't right.- How Jesus reframes love in the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10).Discover why the order of your loves determines the shape of your life, and how keeping God as your first love transforms the way you care for the people around you.

What does it really mean to “love your neighbor as yourself”? It's one of the most quoted phrases in the Bible—used in politics, on social media, and in personal conversations. But are we quoting Jesus accurately? In this sermon, we dig into Matthew 22:34–40 to explore what Jesus truly meant when He linked loving your neighbor with loving God.You'll learn:- Why “love your neighbor” isn't the first thing Jesus said—and why that matters.- How putting your neighbor before God can lead to compromise.- What real love looks like in tough situations—when someone's asking you to support something you know isn't right.- How Jesus reframes love in the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10).Discover why the order of your loves determines the shape of your life, and how keeping God as your first love transforms the way you care for the people around you.

Topics: Parables, The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32), Grace in The Prodigal Son, The Older Brother in Luke 15:25–30, The Father's Heart in Luke 15, The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30–37), Jesus as The Samaritan, Law and Grace (Luke 10:27–28), Religion Fails (Luke 10:31–32), The Sower in Matthew 13:3–9, The Seed and Soil (Matthew 13:19–23), Hardened Hearts in Matthew 13:15, Spiritual Hearing in Matthew 13:9, The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:4–7), Israel as The Lost Sheep in Matthew 10:6, The Ninety-Nine (Luke 15:7), Joy in Heaven (Luke 15:7), The Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1–13, Oil and the Spirit (Matthew 25:4), Shut Door in Matthew 25:10–12, Judgment (Matthew 25:13), Parables to Israel in Matthew 13:11, The Word as Logon, Unfruitful Soil (Matthew 13:22), Jesus' Audience in Luke 15:1–2, Pharisees and Scribes in Luke 15, The Law Exposed, Virgins Not in Matthew 25, Gospel ClaritySupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Reading Luke 10:25-37 and the famous parable of the Good Samaritan, where Jesus responds to a lawyer attempting to test Him by showing the lawyer he's not as good as he thinks. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

One of Jesus' most well-known parables is that of the Good Samaritan - so much so, it has even made its way into common vernacular. Jesus tells this parable in response to a leading question of “Who is my neighbor?” Join us as we study Luke 10:25-37 and see how Jesus disrupts and challenges the self-righteousness and presuppositions we have towards others.

Selfishness pulls us inward, but the gospel calls us to radical generosity. In this episode, we explore the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) and how true love isn't just kind—it's costly. Consumerism asks, “What's in it for me?” but Jesus calls us to “Who can I serve?”Discover how giving—financially, through serving, and in friendship—breaks selfishness and fuels the family of God. In His Kingdom, when you give, you always receive more than you gave.Support the show

This week we're reading two stories that are often read separately, the Good Samaritan parable and Jesus's visit with Mary and Martha as told in Luke 10:25-42. The Good Samaritan has us thinking about the question of our obligations to our neighbors in need. When a lawyer asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?,” Jesus responds with a story that seems to dispense with the category of neighbor altogether, instead insisting that one must show compassion to whomever is in need. The Mary and Martha story leads us to think about the legitimate tasks of ministry and how they can sometimes be a distraction from listening to Jesus, which is the one thing a divine voice has commanded in this Gospel.

What does it truly mean to love your neighbor? In this episode of the Narrative Lectionary Podcast, Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Alan Padgett, and Jennifer Pietz explore one of Jesus' most well-known and challenging parables—the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). The hosts unpack the story's radical message of compassion, cultural boundaries, and the call to action that still resonates today. Join us as we dive into the historical and theological context of this parable, reflecting on what it means to embody mercy in a world that often draws dividing lines. How might Jesus' words challenge us to rethink who our neighbors really are?

Isaiah 54:2-3 reminds us that God is calling us to expand—to stretch, grow, and make room for more. But with that expansion comes responsibility. In today's message, "The Stakes Are High," Pastor Micahn Carter broke down the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37, MSG) and challenged us to not be distracted by lesser things. It's time to see people the way God does and take responsibility for the world around us. Proximity is our responsibility.We don't have time to waste. Serving isn't optional. Our world is meant to include others. Help is on the way—but sometimes, you're the one being sent.