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What can Christians learn from the story the parable of the good Samaritan?
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∙ 10y ago
The story of the Good Samaritan has many meanings, depending on how you look at it. Now, you can look at it as a very vague meaning, and say that it means you should help everyone whenever you get a chance, no matter what.
Or, you can pick every piece apart.
First, the man was going "down from Jerusalem to Jericho."
Jerusalem is the Holy City, or at least it was then. I'm not sure what everyone considers that holy city today, but then, it was the City of God. Down the hill, there is a city called Jericho, and that was the City of Sin.
You can look at that as the man sinned, and he was lead away from God. When you sin, what does that mean? It means that you are lead away from the Lord.
Okay... Second, he "fell into the hands of robbers."
The robbers took everything he had. Just like Satan will do, if you allow sin and temptation to control your life.
Third, a priest came by, and left him there.
You can pass this off by saying that the priest was selfish and blah blah blah. Or you can look at it like this:
A priest is someone who's close to the Lord. But he can't save you from your sins. He can try to lead you in the right path, but he cannot save you from sin.
Fourth, the Levite passed by and left the man laying on the side of the road.
Again, he couldn't save man from sin.
Fifth, a Samaritan walked by and saved him.
What defines someone as a Samaritan? He is a half-breed. He's half Jew, and half.... I forget, but it's not really important for this answer. Anyway, he's half.
Who else was half and half in those days? Jesus Christ. And who can save you from sin? Jesus Christ. In this story, the good Samaritan symbolizes as Jesus.
Next, the Smaritan took care of the man.
Jesus takes care of us, his followers and his people, just as the Samaritan took care of the man.
Lastly, it says, "The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'"
The Samaritan paid for the man's expenses. What was Jesus sent to Earth to do? He was sent to Earth to pay for our sins.
So in short, the story means that men, priests, or any other creature, can NOT save you from sin. The only person or being that can save you from sin is the Lord, and he will pay for you sins on his own account.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe story of the good Samaritan is an illustration of the commandment (you shall love your neighbor as yourself) in action. The question was brought up - "who is my neighbor" to which Jesus replied with this parable. After Jesus finished the story, He asked the person who wanted to know who was his neighbor - "who was that man's neighbor, that fell among robbers" to which he answered - "the one who had mercy on him", Jesus replied - "you go and do likewise"
The lesson here is, we should be caring and compassionate to all of humanity and not only to the one close to us. You wouldn't like to be lying on the sidewalk dying and watching the feet of indifferent passersby as they pass by, so don't you pass by.
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∙ 9y agoA lawyer, an expert in the teachings of the Law of Moses, asked Jesus the question "who is my neighbour". Jesus told the parable of the good Samaritan as an answer to the question.
The Samaritans and the Jews did not like each other and a Jew would not have considered a Samaritan his neighbour.
The parable teaches that you should consider even your enemy as your neighbour.
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∙ 10y agoThe lesson to be learned in this parable of Jesus is the Golden Rule for ALL. The Golden Rule is a command of Jesus (Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31): Do unto others as you would like them to do to you.
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∙ 10y agoThis parable is an illustration of the commandment "love your neighbour as yourself"
As the parable shows anybody is your neighbour, even your enemy.
( The Jews and the Samaritans did not like each other)
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∙ 15y agoThe passages tells a story of how all of us should act towards our neighbor, whether they be friend or foe. If anyone is in need of care and attention we give or do what we can to help.
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∙ 11y agoIt teaches unconditional giving or Love. The more we give, the more we 'receive' but we must not expect to receive. The giving in fact becomes the receiving.
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∙ 13y agoit is to help christians to learn to love their neighbour
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What was a parable of Jesus?
One parable that Jesus told was about the Good Samaritan. The story was to get people thinking about their neighbors.
Is the good samaritan story in the Old Testament or New Testament?
This story is in the new testament. In fact it is a parable told by Jesus.
What special name do give the story The Parable of the Good Samaritan in the Bible?
Try...The Golden Rule For All.
What city did the good Samaritan story take place?
If you are talking about the story of the good samaritan in the Bible, it doesn't take place in any particular city. The parable just takes place on a road to a city. If you are referring to another Good Samaritan story, I can't help you. Sorry.
Where did the parable of the good samaritan take place?
The parable is a story it did not actually happen. Maybe Jesus was somewhere in Judea when He told the story Luke chapter 10 because later on in the chapter He is in Bethany, but we cannot be sure about that.
Is there a story which tells the importance of do unto others as you would have them do unto you?
Yes. The Parable of good Samaritan. See link below.
A story Jesus used as a teaching?
Parables are very common. Some New Testament parables include the parable of the talents, and the parable of the good Samaritan.In general, a parable is a story that has a moral lesson attached to it, or a story designed to illustrate a principle or belief. There are many parables in the Bible. Some examples are the parable of good Samaritan, the parable of the seed.
Examples of a parable?
The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches about showing kindness and compassion to others, regardless of their background or differences. The parable of the Prodigal Son illustrates the concept of forgiveness and redemption. The parable of the Sower highlights the importance of how different people receive and respond to the message of God.
How do different religions put there ideas into practice like the good samaritan?
The good samaritan is a story from the Holy Bible. The Holy Bible is from God for people who are already Christians or who will be Christians some day.
Who is in the story of The Parable of the Good Samaritan?
The story of The Parable of the Good Samaritan, found in the Gospel of Luke, involves a man who is beaten and left for dead on the side of the road. A priest and a Levite both pass by without helping, but a Samaritan stops to care for the injured man, highlighting the importance of compassion and kindness towards those in need regardless of societal or cultural differences.
Can any of you guys help me with a story about a Good Samaritan Not the Parable just a creative story?
Write whatever you want -- if you're interested enough in the story, you will have tons of ideas. If you have no ideas, then you're not interested enough to write the story. Pick something else to write about. If this is a homework assignment, WikiAnswers won't do your work for you, but we WILL help you learn how. Click the links below.
Was the Book of Esther a story poem or parable?
It is in the context of Biblical history, like Moses at Mt. Sinai, the Wedding of Canaan ( called Cana in RC church) and so on. it is not a parable or fictionalied tale like the Good Samaritan, who is nameless in the original account.
