BIG IDEA
What is today’s BIG IDEA?
(We are built to love people)
What is the name of the story Jesus told today?
(The Parable of the Good Samaritan)
Who are the people in the story Jesus told?
(A man, a priest, a Temple assistant, and a Samaritan)
What does Jesus mean by “love your neighbor as yourself”?
(Treat others with the same care and kindness you want for yourself)
What does it mean to love people?
(To care for others by showing kindness, helping, including, and treating others the way Jesus would)
What happened to the man traveling on the road?
(He was attacked, beaten, and left hurt on the road)
What did the priest and Temple assistant do when they saw the hurt man?
(They saw him and passed by without helping)
What are some ways we can love people today?
(Helping, including others, sharing, encouraging, and being kind)
How does loving people show we are following Jesus?
(Because Jesus taught us to love our neighbor as ourselves and showed love through His actions)
What did the Samaritan do for the injured man?
(He showed compassion, cared for his wounds, and took care of him)
What is different about the Samaritan compared to the others?
(He stopped, cared, and showed mercy even though others ignored the man)
What does this story teach us about how we should treat people who need help?
(We should stop, care, and help others instead of ignoring them)