What is the value of a question?
Jesus dealt in questions.
The Holy Spirit teaches us best through the contemplation of questions.
When we learn to deal in questions rather than seeking simple , we learn, mature, and can be led by the Holy Spirit.
Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
First of all, who is asking the question?
“Nomikos” which means an expert in the Law of Moses.
Second, we need to ask: why is he asking the question?
Read Luke 10:25
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Jesus is going to ask a question and turn a test into a .
What is written in the Law? How do you read it?
Read Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Read Leviticus 19:18
Read Luke 10:29
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Why does Jesus tell a story instead of asking another question?
So what story does Jesus tell?
Your is another human being made in the image of God who needs what you have the capacity to provide.
Why does this parable matter?
For the disciple of Jesus, love of God and neighbor can’t be separated. If we fail to love our neighbor created in the image of God, we have failed to love God.
Read 1 John 4:20
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Because of our fallen human nature, our definition of neighbor will always be smaller than Jesus’ definition.
What is your greatest question about the Christian faith?
We had it all…
We lost it all…
Jesus did it all…
We get it all!