Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for March 7, 2021
Two Insensitive Jews and a Surprising Hero
Luke 10:25-37
1. A Neglected Setting (25-29)
• transparent motivation
• crucial question
• correct response
• diversionary tactic
2. A Familiar Story (30-35)
• avoidance: fear of contamination and complication
• engagement: distinguished by compassion
• expression: through care, courage and commitment
3. A Timeless Challenge (36-37)
• identifying a neighbor
• modeling of mercy
• called not to calculate but to care
• called not to sentimental feeling but to sacrificial action
• called not to achieve but to receive
• from the Good Samaritan to the Great Shepherd
4. So What?
• In light of the matchless mercy of Jesus, remember that loving your neighbor begins with the dimensions of your heart rather than the dimensions of your neighborhood.
• “If the truth were known…” (Miracle of Mercy by Stephen Curtis Chapman)
• “Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer; But this I know with all my heart-His wounds have paid my ransom.” (How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townend)
