One of the most familiar of Jesus’ parables is the Good Samaritan, found only in Luke 10:25-37. Jesus told the parable in a conversation with an expert in the law about how to have eternal life. While the parable’s story line is simple and memorable, it includes twists that turn the whole conversation on its head. Jesus opened the way to eternal life, although it wasn’t quite the way that the expert in the law or anyone else expected.
Starting the day by focusing on the LORD orients the entire day toward him.
The personal letter Paul wrote to Philemon contains a beautiful picture of redemption through the work of Christ.
After relating terrible events that must happen before Christ’s coming, this text leaves believers with a simple message – Stand Firm!
