In this second part of our study on the Parable of the Good Samaritan—what I call the Parable of “Who Is My Neighbor?”—we slow down and walk carefully through the full passage of Luke 10:25–37.
Too often, we read this story quickly and miss the powerful dialogue unfolding between Jesus and the Expert in the Law. Together, we’ll explore:
- The initial question that sets the stage: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”
- The follow-up challenge: “Who is my neighbor?”
- The concluding exchange that reveals the Expert’s heart—and ours.
This parable presses us to wrestle with one of the most fundamental issues of the human condition: Who am I required to show love to?
- What about those we think don’t deserve it?
- The people who frustrate, offend, or oppose us?
- The neighbors who vote differently, live differently, or simply get under our skin?
Jesus calls us to a higher vision of love—to see the humanity and divine image even in those we struggle to love most.
Join me as we uncover how this parable invites us to live out the radical, restorative love of God in our world today.
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In this second part of our study on the Parable of the Good Samaritan—what I call the Parable of “Who Is My Neighbor?”—we slow down and walk carefully through the full passage of Luke 10:25–37.
Too often, we read this story quickly and miss the powerful dialogue unfolding between Jesus and the Expert in the Law. Together, we’ll explore:
- The initial question that sets the stage: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”
- The follow-up challenge: “Who is my neighbor?”
- The concluding exchange that reveals the Expert’s heart—and ours.
This parable presses us to wrestle with one of the most fundamental issues of the human condition: Who am I required to show love to?
- What about those we think don’t deserve it?
- The people who frustrate, offend, or oppose us?
- The neighbors who vote differently, live differently, or simply get under our skin?
Jesus calls us to a higher vision of love—to see the humanity and divine image even in those we struggle to love most.
Join me as we uncover how this parable invites us to live out the radical, restorative love of God in our world today.
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My Notes on Luke 10:25-37: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/uploads/1/1/9/7/119763168/fig_tree_ministries_notes_to_good_samaritan_v2.pdf
Article: All We Need Is Love, Right?
https://www.figtreeteaching.com/uploads/1/1/9/7/119763168/fig_tree_ministries_all_we_need_is_love_right_v2.pdf
Article: The Broad Ways of Love's Action
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#188 - Inner Essence of Man, Quantum, & Telepathy Tapes - Gospel of John (pt. 26b)
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#188 - Inner Essence of Man, Quantum, & Telepathy Tapes - Gospel of John (pt. 26b)
In Part 2 of our Rethinking Spirituality series, we explore the deep wisdom of the Hebrew Bible and the ancient rabbis on the nature of the human soul. Scripture uses three distinct Hebrew words to describe the inner essence of a person—each pointing to a different layer of our spiritual being.
The rabbis liken the soul to a candle:
- Nefesh connects us to the body—like the wick.
- Ruach links soul to spirit—like the flame.
- Neshamah is the divine spark—the projected light that illuminates the inner life.
The goal? Increase your light. The more light you cultivate, the more aware you become of God’s presence that already surrounds and fills you.
Then, we take a fascinating turn into the modern world of science—where a revolution is underway. Quantum mechanics is challenging the cold, materialistic worldview of classical science. At the quantum level, reality is strange, interconnected, and deeply mysterious—much closer to the spiritual intuition of the ancients than many realize.
And into this conversation comes a stunning new podcast: The Telepathy Tapes. It documents the experiences of non-speaking autistic children who are now communicating through telepathy—offering profound insights into consciousness, awareness, and human connection. These children—once assumed to be disconnected—are revealing truths that are shaking the foundations of how we understand the mind and reality itself.
Join us as we rethink what it means to be human, to be connected, and to be light in a world rediscovering its soul.
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In this second part of our study on the Parable of the Good Samaritan—what I call the Parable of “Who Is My Neighbor?”—we slow down and walk carefully through the full passage of Luke 10:25–37.
Too often, we read this story quickly and miss the powerful dialogue unfolding between Jesus and the Expert in the Law. Together, we’ll explore:
- The initial question that sets the stage: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”
- The follow-up challenge: “Who is my neighbor?”
- The concluding exchange that reveals the Expert’s heart—and ours.
This parable presses us to wrestle with one of the most fundamental issues of the human condition: Who am I required to show love to?
- What about those we think don’t deserve it?
- The people who frustrate, offend, or oppose us?
- The neighbors who vote differently, live differently, or simply get under our skin?
Jesus calls us to a higher vision of love—to see the humanity and divine image even in those we struggle to love most.
Join me as we uncover how this parable invites us to live out the radical, restorative love of God in our world today.
---------------------------------------------
www.figtreeteaching.com
Join the Fig Tree Coffee Club - Check Website for Times and Dates https://www.figtreeteaching.com/store/p3/Fig_Tree_Coffee_Club.html
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/n-Et-5cKkWo
Parable of the Good Samaritan Part 1: https://youtu.be/4qVhSfG_JxY
Lesson Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/uploads/1/1/9/7/119763168/fig_tree_good_samaritan_lesson_outline.pdf
My Notes on Luke 10:25-37: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/uploads/1/1/9/7/119763168/fig_tree_ministries_notes_to_good_samaritan_v2.pdf
Article: All We Need Is Love, Right?
https://www.figtreeteaching.com/uploads/1/1/9/7/119763168/fig_tree_ministries_all_we_need_is_love_right_v2.pdf
Article: The Broad Ways of Love's Action
https://www.figtreeteaching.com/uploads/1/1/9/7/119763168/fig_tree_ministries_the_ways_of_love.pdf
Books Mentioned - We participate in the Amazon Affiliate Program. You will support Fig Tree Ministries when you use the links below.
Brad Young - The Parables - https://amzn.to/46tsKKc
McArthur & Johnston - They Also Taught In Parables - https://amzn.to/48zrPsP
Amy Jill Levine - Short Stories by Jesus - https://amzn.to/3Khmk8i
