In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus provides a picture of what the Christian ethic looks like in practice. It is rooted in love that is compassionate, risky, and sacrificial. Exactly like the love he has shown us.

1. In what ways have you found yourself trying to justify your life and your choices the way the lawyer did?
2. How does the way Jesus has loved you echo the love of the Good Samaritan?
3. How have you seen the love of the Good Samaritan lived out in our church family corporately?
4. How have you seen the love of the Good Samaritan lived out in your life individually?
5. What is one way you could manifest the love of the Good Samaritan more faithfully in your life?