Kingdom Stories: The Good Samaritan - Luke 10:30-37
Kingdom Stories: The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:30-37
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The Parable
There are no limits to "who is my neighbor"
There are no limits to how far I should go to be a neighbor
This Week's Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Luke 10
•. Tuesday - Luke 11
•. Wednesday - Luke 12
•. Thursday - Luke 13
•. Friday - Luke 14
Home Church Questions
1. Have you ever been in a situation where a “Good Samaritan” has helped you? Explain.
2. Have someone read the parable in Luke 10:30-37 and summarize the story. How does this story relate to Luke 10:25-29?
3. In Jesus’ story, a Samaritan is the hero. His audience would not have considered Samaritans to be heroes. Why does he involve a Samaritan as a hero?
4. One point of the story is there are no limits to “who is my neighbor.” We all have people in our lives and it’s fairly easy to be a good neighbor to them. Who are some of the people in our lives who are not as easy to relate to as a neighbor? Explain.
5. Why should we be a good neighbor even to those we don’t want to be? What might this look like for you to be a good neighbor to someone this week?
6. A second point of this parable is there are no limits to how far I should go to be a neighbor. What are some examples from the parable of the extent to which this Good Samaritan was willing to go to be a good neighbor?
7. Have you ever been in a situation where you have been a “Good Samaritan?” To what extent did you go to be a good neighbor? How far should we go?
8. This parable is about being a good neighbor like the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:37). But the context around the parable is also about Jesus (see Luke 10:22-23 and 10:38-42). How has Jesus been like a “Good Samaritan” to us? Why would we be more likely to be a good neighbor to others when we consider what Jesus has done for us?
Mission Highlight - Pray for the Unreached: The Najdi Arabs in Saudi Arabia
The Najdi-speaking Arabs, with a population of approximately 14.7 million, primarily reside on Saudi Arabia’s central plateau and speak the Najdi dialect of Arabic. Islam is the dominant religion, and Christianity makes up less than 0.1% of the population. The complete Bible is unavailable, with only portions of Scripture accessible in written and oral form, and no gospel movements have been reported. An estimated 293 workers are needed, at a ratio of 1 worker per 50,000 people. Pray that Najdi families experience encounters that result in their knowledge of Jesus and for protection of Muslim families who have a desire to study God’s word but are fearful what may happen if they do.
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FELLOWSHIP KIDS PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Plan a night out on December 6, 6-8:30 p.m. We will take care of your kiddos, birth—4th grade kids, for our annual Parents Night Out! Feed them dinner, put them in their favorite pajamas, and bring them to us. We will play games, make Christmas crafts, and have a little snack and movie time while you enjoy a free evening! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Registration ends November 29.
OCC Dedication - November 24 - Both Services
Kids in preschool through 7th Grade will attend church with their families. Fellowship Kids will still be open for babies and toddlers.
Prayer During Service
We love to pray for one another. Our prayer team will have people at the front of the Auditorium under the signs Hope and Love to pray for you after the message. Please feel free to walk up to them for prayer or encouragement during the first worship song after the message.
Perspectives Classes begin on January 14
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of God’s global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. Join us on Tuesday evenings beginning January 14 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Summit Church. The first week is free to check it out. Fellowship highly recommends taking this class. For more information, go to perspectives.org/courses/conway-ar-s25/.