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Recap of last week
Last week we looked at how Jesus responded when the 12 and 72 returned.
He rejoiced within the hour they returned.
He didn’t rejoice because of the numbers
He didn’t rejoice be of what they accomplished.
He rejoiced in the fact that God revealed himself to them and they experienced God!
Church, if you haven’t figured it out yet, lol, we want you to experience God.
We want you to daily be able to say, “wow, look what God just did!”
We also learned that there are those that consider them selves wise and full of understanding and God chooses to hide himself from them.
He doesn't reveal himself because they aren’t ready to receive.
They would just assume that whatever God was doing was a result of their goodness or righteousness.
So what do we do when we encounter one of these people and they engage us and try to explain away what we are experiencing?
I’m glad you asked.
lol
Intro
Today we are looking at The story of the Good Samaritan.
Let’s agree together that most of us have all read this story and heard lots of sermons on this passage of scripture.
To be honest this was a very difficult one for me, personally, to dig into to see the character of Jesus in this passage.
My mind is flooded with all the nuances that I have personally taught and that I have heard taught.
Ironically, I used this passage a year and 6 days ago when Glen was on vacation.
This passage was hard for me because I want to go back to what we talked about a year ago.
I want to ask, how have we done?
But...
Jesus said “No”.
Look at me, watch what I’m doing.
Know me.
If you would have asked me this week if I was focused on the “doing” part of our walk with God I would have flatly told you no.
However, Jesus revealed the condition of my heart this week.
It is my hope that he will do the same for you.
Not that it would correct your action, but that you would encounter a loving Savior that loves us exactly where you are.
30 but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.)
Let’s pray together, quickly, before we dive in.
but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.)
29 But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead.
31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
33 But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity.
34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them.
Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
35 The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’
36 Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.”
Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version.
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Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
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The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version.
(1989).
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Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
God is working in the area through the 72 that have just returned.
On the heals of that, Satan wants to pull the attention away from what God is doing and put it on something else.
Story of the poopy diaper throw.
Just when things are getting good with God, Satan wants to mess it up.
So, Jesus is rejoicing and...
Stage Right: the Lawyer enters.
The Lawyer had already heard of and rejected Jesus and his teaching.
Remember this?
Luke 7:28-
This in an excerpt from the passage that Glen used in the sermon, Jesus Talks Behind Our Backs.
The Pharisees and the Lawyers had heard and seen the same things that everyone else had, but they choose not to believe.
They were convinced that obeying the law was how they gained the love, approval, and ultimately acceptance of God.
How many times do we hear from God and we make a choice to not follow his direction?
If you’re like me you would probably answer that with, “rarely”.
Here’s the kicker, we don’t even realize we’re doing it.
Jesus knew the Lawyer’s thoughts.
Jesus knew he already thought he had the correct answers.
Luke 10:25-
Jesus didn’t argue with him.
The Holy Spirit was at work and was drawing the Lawyer.
Side Note: If you haven’t heard me say this before...
I promise this won’t be the last.
I say it often and mostly because it is a good reminder for me.
You will NEVER argue someone into believing what you believe.
This is especially true if they think of themselves as an expert in the topic at hand.
They have to want to believe it.
How would this conversation have been different if Jesus would have just said, "Quit being a jerk and do what you preach!”
So what does Jesus do?
He asked the lawyer to share his thoughts.
Luke
As advertised, the Lawyer perfectly quotes the law.
He Knows the Law.
As advertised, the Lawyer perfectly quotes the law.
He Knows the Law.
As advertised, the Lawyer perfectly quotes the law.
He Knows the Law.
Jesus disarms the lawyer.
The Lawyer is all prepared for this theological debate.
That’s what Lawyer’s do, they prepare to argue their case.
They gather supporting evidence and present their case.
Have you ever had someone approach you and it is obvious that they are prepared for the argument?
They know their points, they have their speech just right, and they have thought through everything you might say and they have a rebuttal for it.
Story of the bullies at drivers ed.
I was out numbered.
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