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We should be nice to the people around us, not just to the people who are like us.

One day, a Jewish man was walking along the road when he was attacked by some bad guys. The Jewish man was really hurt and was left to die. A priest walked by and noticed the guy but he just crossed to the other side of the street and kept going! Then, another guy who worked in the temple walked by and also did nothing. Wait, aren’t the religious people supposed to help others? This was the point Jesus was getting at in the story but there was one more piece Jesus added to grab people’s attention. A Samaritan walked by and decided to help the man. Finally, someone has compassion on the guy! But, here’s the kicker. Samaritans and Jews didn’t like each other. They weren’t even supposed to talk to each other. So, the fact that a Samaritan took the risk to help a Jew was a really big deal. Here was Jesus’ point. Followers of Jesus should love like Jesus loves. Jesus doesn’t play favorites or only help those he likes. He loves everyone and we should, too.

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Key Points:

  • Jesus told a story about a Jewish guy who got beat up. Luke 10:30
  • Two religious guys came along, but neither of them bothered to help. Luke 10:31-32
  • A Samaritan came along and went out of his way to save the man. Luke 10:33-35
  • We should be nice to everyone, not just to the people who are like us.

Memory Verse:

Luke 10:27 Love your neighbor as yourself.

Talk About It
  1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
  2. Share about a friend or family member who enjoys a hobby or activity you know nothing about. 
  3. What happened to a Jewish man walking along the road?
  4. Who were the people that chose not to help the man? Who did choose to help and why was that significant?
  5. Read Matthew 5:43-47. What is Jesus really saying in this passage? Why is it easier to love those that are like us?
  6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

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