Bible Text: Luke 10:25-37
Key Verse: Luke 10:27, 28
Luke 10:25-29 wanting to justify himself: this phrase could indicate that the man is trying to make himself righteous before God, or simply win an argument. it could also mean he is serious about observing God's teachings, not to earn favor with God, but to thank and praise, serve, and obey God.
Luke 10:33 a Samaritan: this is a story about being a neighbor, and it is also about the important contributions made by out-siders. The last time Samaritans were mentioned in Luke (9:51-56), they refused to welcome Jesus. The fact that a Samaritan stopped to help the man who was beaten would have surprised first-century readers.
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Monday: Devotional Reading – Time for prayer & adoration:
Read through the scripture several times, just listening to the words.
Tuesday: Literary Reading – Listen for literary content:
Focus on the text, itself.
Wednesday: Lutheran Theological Reading – Read from a Lutheran perspective:
Reflect on the convictions, insights and expectations that rise particularly from our Lutheran Heritage.
Thursday: Historical Reading – Read with an ear for History:
Reflect on the historical situation.
Friday: Catch up on missed reading time
Saturday & Sunday: Day of Rest
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