Month: February 2016

Don: In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus contrasted the action of the Samaritan with the inaction of the priest and the Levite. All priests are Levites, but not all Levites are priests. The priests were direct descendants of Moses’ brother Aaron and were given specific duties in administering sanctuary services. Levites who were…

Don: Two people asked Jesus the question: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” The first was the Rich Young Ruler, whom we discussed last week. The second was a “lawyer”: And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” And He said…

And someone came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?” And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” Then he said to Him,…

Don: What was Jesus trying to help us understand when he talked about the need to be childlike? Like the sinners, tax collectors, women, gentiles, and Samaritans with whom Jesus associated, children were held in low regard by society at that time and as little more than a nuisance—even by the disciples: Then some children…