Who Is My Neighbor
Mercy that crosses the road.
Jesus' parable of unexpected compassion.
The big idea
Love is measured not by who you feel for, but who you stop for.
What does “Who Is My Neighbor” walk through?
He Stopped
Luke 10:33 · KJV
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him.
In plain English
A Samaritan came along, saw the wounded man, and was moved with compassion — and then he stopped to help.
The One Who Crossed Over
Two religious men passed by; the outsider stopped. Compassion made him the neighbor.
Mercy Given
Matthew 5:7 · KJV
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
In plain English
If you give mercy, you'll find it given back to you.
Mercy in Motion
Mercy isn't a feeling you have, it's a road you cross.
Pray
Lord, give me eyes for the person in front of me, and courage to stop. Amen.
Write it down
Who is the 'neighbor' God is putting in your path?
You finished: Who Is My Neighbor
Don't just admire the Samaritan. Go and do likewise.
Which passages does this journey use?
2 passages, drawn from Luke 10:33, Matthew 5:7. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 5 minutes for the whole thing, or 5 short sittings.
- Luke 10:33
- Matthew 5:7
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.