We tend to always see this as a Samaritan helps Jew story. The fact is that the parable starts with " a man was going down" it could have been a Jew or a Samaritan, we have to look past who it was. Our neighbour is anyone and everyone. Great analysis Pastor Costi, these deep dives into the parables have been very helpful 🙏
Oh man, this message partnered with your message from last night at church (th-cam.com/video/p8s0bRj0b7I/w-d-xo.html) has just torn me up and really made me look deep at my heart. Thank you, this podcast is a blessing as is your ministry.
Why didn't Jesus choose a Roman soldier, a Greek scholar, or an Egyptian merchant to cast as the good guy in this story? I'll tell you why. Because Samaritans were Jews, the "progressive" Jews of the day with a different interpretation of the Torah, but who were also shunned by the "real" Jews of Judea who had control of the Temple. A "neighbor" in the scripture is not a proximate person, not geographically next door or close by. A "neighbor" is another Jew. This was a purposeful selection on Jesus' part. He figured the throwing off of Rome could only be accomplished with as many Jews on hand as possible. He was advocating for Jew to be reconciled to Jew, not "Hey, be a good person to any." No, it was be good to Jews. The choice was very intentional. AND if you look at a map, the road from Jericho to Jerusalem does not pass anywhere CLOSE to Samaritan territory - it's all within Judea so there was MORE reason to make the hero of the story Roman, Greek, Syrian, or Egyptian - particularly if you believe that the Exodus actually happened and that Egypt would have every reason to be arch enemies to the Jews. But no, no. He chose another Jew. Remember that when you read not to covet anything of your NEIGHBOR's and to love your NEIGHBOR as yourself. He's not talking just anybody here.
This is a prime example of reading one‘s 21. century western viewpoint into a 2000 year old text and reiks of social justice ideology. It‘s not about „being good to jews“ at all, let alone for the reason of throwing off Roman authority. It‘s about demonstrating that you cannot justify yourself by good deeds. Because the standard is literally loving your biggest enemy as yourself, always. And noone fulfills this perfectly. And no, the Samaritans were not the „progressive Jews“ of their time. They were the one‘s who had worshipped other gods besides God and engaged in idol worship amongst other things.
These series have been an incredible blessing to me.
Thank you brother ❤
Watch you all the time , your channel is a blessing 🙏🏼
Powerful and convicting❤️🙏✝️
Thanks Pastor Costi, this series has been a blessing to me as I’m sure it has been to others. Glory to God
Thankyou for your bible teaching brother ! So good :)
Awesome episode and very moving. God help us to love as you have called us too.
Please do the parable of the talents!
We tend to always see this as a Samaritan helps Jew story. The fact is that the parable starts with " a man was going down" it could have been a Jew or a Samaritan, we have to look past who it was. Our neighbour is anyone and everyone. Great analysis Pastor Costi, these deep dives into the parables have been very helpful 🙏
Yesssss. I was waiting patiently for this to post!!☺️
How can I love someone that has abused me and continues to abuse me?
Oh man, this message partnered with your message from last night at church (th-cam.com/video/p8s0bRj0b7I/w-d-xo.html) has just torn me up and really made me look deep at my heart. Thank you, this podcast is a blessing as is your ministry.
Agree his sermon at church was awesome .
Why didn't Jesus choose a Roman soldier, a Greek scholar, or an Egyptian merchant to cast as the good guy in this story? I'll tell you why. Because Samaritans were Jews, the "progressive" Jews of the day with a different interpretation of the Torah, but who were also shunned by the "real" Jews of Judea who had control of the Temple. A "neighbor" in the scripture is not a proximate person, not geographically next door or close by. A "neighbor" is another Jew. This was a purposeful selection on Jesus' part. He figured the throwing off of Rome could only be accomplished with as many Jews on hand as possible. He was advocating for Jew to be reconciled to Jew, not "Hey, be a good person to any." No, it was be good to Jews. The choice was very intentional. AND if you look at a map, the road from Jericho to Jerusalem does not pass anywhere CLOSE to Samaritan territory - it's all within Judea so there was MORE reason to make the hero of the story Roman, Greek, Syrian, or Egyptian - particularly if you believe that the Exodus actually happened and that Egypt would have every reason to be arch enemies to the Jews. But no, no. He chose another Jew. Remember that when you read not to covet anything of your NEIGHBOR's and to love your NEIGHBOR as yourself. He's not talking just anybody here.
This is a prime example of reading one‘s 21. century western viewpoint into a 2000 year old text and reiks of social justice ideology. It‘s not about „being good to jews“ at all, let alone for the reason of throwing off Roman authority. It‘s about demonstrating that you cannot justify yourself by good deeds. Because the standard is literally loving your biggest enemy as yourself, always. And noone fulfills this perfectly. And no, the Samaritans were not the „progressive Jews“ of their time. They were the one‘s who had worshipped other gods besides God and engaged in idol worship amongst other things.