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B3.3 - Parable of the Good Samaritan
B3.7 - Thief Repents on the Cross
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Unit 3 Lesson 3 New Testament
Parable of the Good Samaritan
Theme: Compassion
Biblical Basis Luke 10:25-37
Jesus told a parable of a man who was abushed by robbers, and left near death by the side of the road. Two religious leaders walked by and didn't help the man. But a Samaritan had compassion and stopped to take care of the injured man and bring him to safety.
Additional Text: 1 John 3:11-18
Lesson Prayer
God of all compassion, your love and mercy extends to all who are in need and you see those who are suffering. Grant that we would also see the suffering and be moved to help care for them. We give thanks for the tender care that you have shown us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Memory Verse
A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers… But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. (Luke 10:30a, 33)
Additional Resources And Links
Upper Age Video: The Parables - Jesus Teaches the People
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