Commentary on Luke 10:25-37 - Working Preacher from Luther Seminary Luke tells us that Jesus was approached by a lawyer, who sought to test him, asking Jesus: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (verse 25) Jesus responds not by answering the question, but by asking the lawyer his thoughts on the question
Commentary on Luke 10:25-37 - Working Preacher from Luther Seminary On a narrative level, Jesus is the one who tells the story On the theological level, however, the image of God is borne by the one in the ditch The image of God is reflected by the one who shows compassion and mercy
Luke 10:25-37 - Center for Excellence in Preaching I explored this the last time we were here with the lectionary and invite you to read that commentary for more detail Needless to say, these two characters appear to have also “justified” themselves in their decision to pass by the man in need
Verses 25–37 - Matthew Henrys Commentary - Bible Gateway We are concerned to know what that good is which we should do in this life, in order to our attaining eternal life A question to this purport was proposed to our Saviour by a certain lawyer, or scribe, only with a design to try him, not with a desire to be instructed by him, Luke 10:25
Luke 10:25 - Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary - StudyLight. org Jesus’ reply showed that obtaining eternal life is inseparably linked with the way people live their daily lives If they do not put God before all things and their neighbour before themselves, they can have no assurance of eternal life (Luke 10:25-28)
Luke 10:25-37 – Sermon Writer In this text, the lawyer answers Jesus by stating that two things are necessary to inherit eternal life—loving God, and loving neighbor (v 27) Several scholars have noted a link between the parable of the Good Samaritan (vv 29-37) and the story of Martha and Mary, which follows it (vv 38-42)
Luke 10:25-37 - easyenglish. bible Where did the Samaritan take the man with injuries? 10:35 What happened the next day in the inn when the Samaritan had to leave? 10:37 Who behaved as a neighbour towards the man with injuries? How does Jesus expect a neighbour to behave? Who is your neighbour? Final remarks Jews hated the Samaritans because they were different