March 8, 2013 |
“But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?’” (Luke 10:29 ESV). The expert in the law who sought to test Jesus found himself tested instead. By asking Jesus the question, “Who is my neighbor?” perhaps he thought to limit the extent of the law’s demand by limiting those who
July 29, 2011 |
“But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor’” (Luke 10:29)? Jesus taught the parable of the Good Samaritan to answer this man’s question, “Who is my neighbor?” We’re not that different from the Pharisee whom Jesus taught about loving his neighbor. We don’t know who our neighbor is either.