Day 171: Luke 10:27
Luke 10:27
The Blueprint — The Verse
He replied, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
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The Context — The History
A lawyer tests Jesus on the road to Jerusalem. The Shema (Deuteronomy 6) and Leviticus 19 formed the heart of Jewish piety; Jesus unites love for God and neighbor as the law's summary.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
When asked what must be done to inherit eternal life, the lawyer cites the law. Jesus affirms his answer and tells the parable of the Good Samaritan to redefine who counts as a neighbor.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Luke 10:26
26“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Luke 10:26) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Luke 10:28
28“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Luke 10:28) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- Which part of loving God — heart, soul, strength, or mind — needs growth in you?
- Who is your 'neighbor' that you tend to overlook?
- How do love for God and neighbor connect in daily choices?