Luke
10:25-42
Lesson 129
10:25-42
Lesson 129
In this lesson:
A scribe has two questions (10:25; 10:29).
Also;
Martha and Mary.
A scribe has two questions (10:25; 10:29).
Also;
Martha and Mary.
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The Gospel According to St. Luke
The King James Bible
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Luke 10:25-42
The parable of the good Samaritan 25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? 37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. |
Margin notes:
"A certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him." (10:25) - "A certain scribe stood up and tested Him." "What is written in the law? How readest thou?" (10:26) - "What is written in the Mosaic law? How do you interpret it?" "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God." (10:27) - The lawyer (scribe) is quoting from the Jewish Shema, Deuteronomy 6:5. Love "thy neighbor as thyself." (10:27) - As taught in Leviticus 19:18. "Willing to justify himself." (10:29) - "Wanting to justify himself." "A certain man." (10:30) - "A Jewish man." "Down from Jerusalem to Jericho." (10:30) - This was a dangerous seventeen mile stretch of road full of thieves and murderers. Romans called it the "red bloody way." "Levite." (10:32) - A Jewish religious order from the tribe of Levi (sons of Levi). From the age of twenty-five until fifty, male Levites served as assistants to the Temple priests (Numbers 3:5-9; 8:14-15;8:19; 8:24-25; Deuteronomy 18:5-7). They were everything from doorkeepers and musicians to "officers and judges," who read the Mosaic Law to the people during the Feast of Tabernacles (Deuteronomy 31:9-11) and taught the Law (Deuteronomy 33:10; 2 Chronicles 17:8-9; Ezekiel 44:23). They were responsible for cleaning and guarding the Temple, preparing the showbread, helping the priest sacrifice animals, and examining lepers, among other chores (1 Chronicles 23:3-5; 23:24-32). To prepare for their duties, Levites cleansed themselves and their clothes, shaved all their body hair, and made an animal sacrifice (Numbers 8:6-8). As compensation for their service, they received tithes (Numbers 18:21). From this tithe, they turned over ten percent to the priests (Numbers 18:26). "Samaritan." (10:33) - As noted in reading 127, a Samaritan was one of the least likely people to help a Jew. "Oil and wine." (10:34) - The wine acted as an antiseptic, and the oil helped heal wounds. "The host." (10:35) - "The innkeeper." " As they went." (10:38) - Remember, they are on their way to Jerusalem. "A certain village." (10:38) - This is Bethany, a small village located on the eastern slope of Mount of Olives" about fifteen furlongs" (two miles) east of Jerusalem (John 11:18). Jesus often stayed in Bethany when visiting nearby Jerusalem (Matthew 21:17) and performed one of His greatest miracles there, raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11:38-44; John 12:1). Bethany is now called el-Azariyeh (place of Lazarus) or simply Lazariyeh. "Martha." (11:38) - Lazarus' sister (John 11:1) and follower of Jesus. To read Lazarus' remarkable story, see John 11:1-44. Here, Martha is gently scolded by Jesus for being to busy in the kitchen to listen to His message. "Mary." (10:39) - Martha and Lazarus' sister. One of seven Mary's mentioned in the New Testament. Her faith was such that she didn't believe Lazarus would have died had Jesus been there (John 11:32). Later, Mary will anoint Jesus' feet (John 12:3). "Martha was cumbered about much serving." (10:40) - "Martha was burdened with serving dinner." Like Martha, we can be distracted by work and the chores of life. But like Mary, we should carve out time every day to spend with Jesus. Additional note: This was not the only time Jesus dined with Martha and Mary (John 12:2). "Bid her therefore that she help me." (10:40) - "Tell her to help me." "Careful and troubled about many things." (10:41) - "Worried and upset about many things." "But one thing is needful." (10:42) - "There is but one necessary thing." And it isn't preparing meals. "Mary hath chosen that good part." (10:42) - "Mary has picked what is best." Listening to the word of God, learning from Jesus is best. |
You can read Matthew's and Mark's account of the scribe's question in Matthew 22:34-40 (lesson 45) and Mark 12:28-31 (lesson 90).
New Living Translation
Luke 10:25-42
The Most Important Commandment
25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: "Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?"
26 Jesus replied, "What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?"
27 The man answered, "'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.' And, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
28 "Right!" Jesus told him. "Do this and you will live!"
29 The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
Parable of the Good Samaritan
30 Jesus replied with a story: "A Jewish man was traveling on a trip from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road.
31 "By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by.
32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side.
33 "Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him.
34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him.
35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, 'Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I'll pay you the next time I'm here.'
36 "Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?" Jesus asked.
37 The man replied, "The one who showed him mercy."
Then Jesus said, "Yes, now go and do the same."
Jesus Visits Martha and Mary
38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.
39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught.
40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me."
41 But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details!
42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."
This second Bible text from the "New Living Translation" (Tyndale House, Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois) is a paraphrase and not an accurate word for word translation of the Bible. However, it is a helpful tool when read with the "King James Version."
The Most Important Commandment
25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: "Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?"
26 Jesus replied, "What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?"
27 The man answered, "'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.' And, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
28 "Right!" Jesus told him. "Do this and you will live!"
29 The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
Parable of the Good Samaritan
30 Jesus replied with a story: "A Jewish man was traveling on a trip from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road.
31 "By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by.
32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side.
33 "Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him.
34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him.
35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, 'Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I'll pay you the next time I'm here.'
36 "Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?" Jesus asked.
37 The man replied, "The one who showed him mercy."
Then Jesus said, "Yes, now go and do the same."
Jesus Visits Martha and Mary
38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.
39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught.
40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me."
41 But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details!
42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."
This second Bible text from the "New Living Translation" (Tyndale House, Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois) is a paraphrase and not an accurate word for word translation of the Bible. However, it is a helpful tool when read with the "King James Version."
Today's question:
1. Does "This do, and thou shalt live (10:28)" tell us everything we need to know about gaining salvation?
The crucial step in Bible study is applying what you learn into your life.
1. Does "This do, and thou shalt live (10:28)" tell us everything we need to know about gaining salvation?
The crucial step in Bible study is applying what you learn into your life.
Answer: (Do you agree?)
1. Not really, these words summarize the covenant of the Old Testament (Leviticus 18:5; Ezekiel 20:11; Romans 10:5); keep the Mosaic Law and you will inherit eternal life. But no one can obey the law perfectly, and to slip once is to fail. The unachievable demands of the Old Testament Law were simply meant to steer mankind towards faith, as outlined in the New Testament (Galatians 3:10-13; 3:22-25). Faith in God is the path to eternal life, not our goodness.
1. Not really, these words summarize the covenant of the Old Testament (Leviticus 18:5; Ezekiel 20:11; Romans 10:5); keep the Mosaic Law and you will inherit eternal life. But no one can obey the law perfectly, and to slip once is to fail. The unachievable demands of the Old Testament Law were simply meant to steer mankind towards faith, as outlined in the New Testament (Galatians 3:10-13; 3:22-25). Faith in God is the path to eternal life, not our goodness.
Thanks to the writings and commentary of John Wesley and Adam Clarke. Also, "The Layman's Bible Study Notebook" by Irving Jensen published by Harvest House Publishing, Irvine, California; the "Life Change Series" published by NavPress Books, Colorado Springs, Colorado; the "Life Application Study Bible" published by Tyndale House Publishing, Carol Stream, Illinois; "The Quest Study Bible" published by The Zondervan Corporation, Grand Rapids, Michigan; "Robertson's New Testament Word Studies"; "The MacArthur Bible Commentary" by John MacArthur published by Thomas Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee; "Wisdom of the Bible" CD by Topics Entertainment, Inc., Renton, Washington for their inspiring pictures; "My utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers published by Barbour publishing, Inc., Uhrichsville, Ohio; The "Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge" by Reuben Archer Torrey; "Hope For Each Day" by Billy Graham published by J. Countryman, a division of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee; "Easton's Bible Dictionary" by Matthew George Easton; "Unger's Bible Dictionary" by Merrill F. Unger, published by Moody Press, Chicago, Illinois; "Halley's Bible Handbook" by Henry H. Halley, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan; "The Living New Testament" published by Tyndale house; "The New Living Translation" published by Tyndale House; BibleGateway.com for all their wonderful links; and of course the "King James Bible". All were critical in putting these lessons together.
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