Fall 2011 Bible curriculum

Lesson 6 - Who is Jesus: love

The uniqueness of his teaching

◦treatment of strangers: the good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

▪“love your neighbor as yourself” - the second greatest command▪what would be the (historical or present) equivalent in China of the Samaritan to the Jews?▪compassion & help not just toward family, friends, & colleagues, but to strangers – and even people we don't like.▪The story is unique: there is no equivalent “Good Samaritan” story in Chinese philosophy—or in most other societies.▪how can we show kindness to strangers in our lives? Give specific examples.

◦forgiveness: the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:21-35)

▪how would you describe the master?▪how would you describe the servant?▪“treat others as you would like them to treat you” (Luke 6:31)▪how do we want people to treat us? How do we treat other people? Are we consistent? ▪how often do we wish for mercy & grace from people—but judge others and refuse to show mercy to them?