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1. “…Go, and do thou likewise.” Luke 10:25-37 A Parable of the Good Samaritan
2. The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37
3. Tempting Jesus “Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Luke 10:25
4. Jesus answers with a question “What is written in the law?” Luke 10:26
5. Lawyer quotes scripture Deuteronomy 6:4-5 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” Luke 10:27
6. Moses reveals this scripture “And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the Lord’s law may be in thy mouth…” Exodus 13:9
7. Literally they would put verses 4 and 5 of Deuteronomy on parchment and roll them up in little scrolls, put them in the box, and wear them on their foreheads and on their arms Deuteronomy 6:8 “Bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as Frontlets between thine eyes”
8. “And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates” Frontlets “phylacteries” “mezuzot” Deuteronomy 6:9
9. Today: It would be like wearing an IPAD on our forehead and arm
10. “But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments.” Jesus pronounces a woe to the Pharisees on this very idea Matthew 23:5
11. “Make broad their phylacteries” Boasting and prideful Matthew 23:5
12. “And Who is my neighbor?” The lawyer wanted a law to dictate the limits instead of the using the Spirit We sometimes ask ourselves, "How far can I go?" Luke 10:29
13. Jesus Answers with a Parable “A certain man ...” Put yourself in this situation Luke 10:30
14. We have all chosen to come to earth, knowing the risks involved in the journey “…went down from Jerusalem to Jericho…” Luke 10:30
15. No one forced him to go down to Jericho. He apparently felt that the journey was worth the well known risks of such travel Luke 10:30
16. “…and fell among thieves…” Thieves and robbers were common along these roads. Just as Satan is a common distraction in our life's. Luke 10:30
17. “…which stripped him of his raiment…” For some reason the robbers were interested in his garment. Does Satan wish to destroy our covenants? Luke 10:30
18. “…and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.” Sometimes when we have fallen into transgression the wounds are deep, as if we feel not complete, not “whole” with our Heavenly Father. Luke 10:30
19. “…there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.” Perhaps the priest was afraid of being attacked, or thought the man was dead, and to touch a dead body would make the priest unclean. Luke 10:31
20. “And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.” At least he had an interest in the man, however, the Levite did not want to get involved. How many times have we passed by someone who might need help? Luke 10:32
21. “…a certain Samaritan…” Jesus Christ is Our Samaritan Luke 10:33
22. Who were the Samaritans? The Samaritans were hated by the Jews and considered to be “half-breeds.” Many of the Samaritans had come through the intermarriage of Jews and Assyrians, the Assyrians having conquered the land of Israel several centuries earlier. Jews considered the Samaritans to be ritually unclean and were instructed to have no dealings or interactions with them. Parables, text by Millet
23. “…came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him.” Jesus Christ has compassion on this man, not knowing who he was, and went to help. Luke 10:33
24. Jesus also has compassion for us. He has offered, as a Sacrifice, to remove our sins and transgressions. He gives of His time. He not only feels but acts. Luke 10:33
25. “…and bound up his wounds…” What did He use to bind? He binds us with his love as we bind ourselves to him. We make covenants which bind us to the Lord. Luke 10:34
26. “…pouring oil…” Oil is frequently used in the scriptures, for healing, and for anointing into an office or position. Luke 10:34
27. Oil when pressed the first time comes out red in color, the second time, comes out green, after each pressing it comes out eventually looking like the oil we use today.
28. “…for behold, blood cometh from every pore…” The purest form of olive oil represents Christ’s Atonement. Mosiah 3:7
29. Alcohol stings at first when applied, but it is a good disinfectant. “…and wine…” The healing process of repentance may “sting” at first, but once forgiven the healing process of peace will begin. Luke 10:34
30. “…and set him on his own beast…” Christ carries us to safety Luke 10:34
31. “…and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.” An Inn was a public place. This was a place where the man could rest and become whole again. Luke 10:34
32. The Church is also a public place. There you can renew your covenants by taking the sacrament, and there you will find a peace and a way back to getting healed.
33. “…and took out two pence, and gave them to the host...” Christ has paid for our sins Luke 10:35
34. Two Pence: Many symbols The Father and the Son The Old and New Testament Two priesthoods (Aaronic and Melchizedek) Two witnesses to the truth Two missionaries The two denaril represented two day’s wages. These coins could well represent making adequate provision for the needs of the person. The temple tax for each male was two denaril (half a shekel)
35. “… and gave them to the host...” The innkeepers are our Prophets, bishops, and other church leaders. They are agents of God. Luke 10:35
36. “…Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendestmore...” Christ has paid the ultimate price for our sins. Luke 10:35
37. “…when I come again, I will repay thee.” Christ returns for the Second Coming All debts will be repaid.
38. “…which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?...” Abide with Me by Simon Dewey The lawyer’s question was answered Luke 10:36
39. “…Go, and do thou likewise.” Luke 10:37
40. Parable Symbolism Me Us Spiritual death Birth The world and its ways Sin (Human)---natural man Sin and Vices Certain Man Jerusalem (2700 ft above sea level) “Went down” to Jericho (80 ft below sea level) Fell among thieves Stripped of raiment Wounded All mankind Left the premortal existence Early Christians compare this to Adam From the presence of God To the world A fallen state to Satan (false teachings) The experiences of mortality Subject to first death while second death is a permanent separation from God
41. Levite Priest—left him Half Dead Samaritan Had Compassion on him Bind Wounds Pours oil Those with partial authority can’t save. Christ was half divine half mortal which is the symbolism of a Samaritan Jesus—purposely look for people Pure love of Christ Christ is compassionate Greek word: Charis---means Grace. Jesus Helps those in need. Binds him with covenants The healing of the Holy Ghost with Peace and Knowledge Priesthood Only Jesus can save Service and Charity towards one another. The action we take towards one another. Knowing when to ask for help. Putting a band-aid on symbolically Olive oil used in anointing, with worthiness
42. Pours wine Set on Beast Took him to the Inn The Innkeeper The Atonement, representing His Blood Donkey is the symbol of “Peace” When one road in on a donkey it was in Peace, when one rode in on a horse it meant “War” Church, where he will be taken care of. Leaving him there in Good hands Agents of Christ, one to help bring back into the fold. Church leaders. It may sting at first but then it heals What animal do we ride on? Spiritually weak we go to church and take the sacrament. Souls who are waiting to be repaired. A place to get healed. Physically weak we go to the Hospital. Prophets, bishops, Priesthood holders, teachers, etc.
43. On the morrow. Paid what he owed When I come again Repay Born again. Covering all the cost, a reward , an eternal round The Second Coming Christ covers all costs through the Atonement and rewards well Repentance and the Atonement He will rescue us in our sins Christ will come again to live on the earth. The Millennium Repentance will bring you back to the arms of Heavenly Father, for Christ has paid that through the Atonement. All may receive forgiveness.
44. Jesus Christ our Savior will rescue us, each one of us, in sin, transgression, sickness, loneliness, all that and more
45. Handouts on the next three pages