December 8, 2024
Luke 10:25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” New International Version
Luke 10:27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” 28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” New International Version
Luke 10:29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” New International Version
Leviticus 19:33 “Do not take advantage of foreigners in your land; do not wrong them. 34 They must be treated like any other citizen; love them as yourself, for remember that you too were foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am Jehovah your God. Living Bible
Luke 10:30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. New International Version
Luke 10:30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. New International Version
Luke 10:31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passedby on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. New International Version
Luke 10:33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ New International Version
Luke 10:36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” New International Version
We Should LOVE the World Because We Came Out of the World
We Love Our Neighbors When We Rub The Oil Of God On Our Neighbors
John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper [Holy Spirit, John 14:26] will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. New King James Version
John 16:8 And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness,and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. New King James Version
1 Timothy 2:1 I urge you, first of all,to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. New Living Translation
1 Timothy 2:2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. New Living Translation
We Love Our Neighbors By Being Salt To Our Neighbors
[Matthew 5:13]
1 Peter 3:15 …but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, … English Standard Version
We Love Our Neighbors By Being Light To Our Neighbors
[Matthew 5:14-16: Show them your good deeds]
We Love Our Neighbors When We Rub The Wine of the Gospel On Our Neighbors
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. New Living Translation