The Parable of the Good Samaritan is well known among most Christians. But there is a lot of background that many are still unaware of.  By going to 2 Chronicles 28, we find a lot of connections that have often gotten past Bible readers. Taking a closer look will help us to hear Jesus's point in a way that brings even greater meaning to the fore.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is well known among most Christians. But there is a lot of background that many are still unaware of.  By going to 2 Chronicles 28, we find a lot of connections that have often gotten past Bible readers. Taking a closer look will help us to hear Jesus's point in a way that brings even greater meaning to the fore. 

Satan falls like lightening from heaven? Authority to tread on scorpions & snakes? God hiding things from the wise & understanding? God's sovereignty is at the heart of answering any of these questions.

Satan falls like lightening from heaven? Authority to tread on scorpions & snakes? God hiding things from the wise & understanding? God's sovereignty is at the heart of answering any of these questions.

Jesus sends out the 72 with instructions on taking the message of the Kingdom ahead of Him. Sometimes they will be received and other times they will be rejected. Ultimately, the rejection will lead to severe judgement...and no one wants that!

Jesus sends out the 72 with instructions on taking the message of the Kingdom ahead of Him. Sometimes they will be received and other times they will be rejected. Ultimately, the rejection will lead to severe judgement...and no one wants that!

The difference between reception and rejection of Jesus' message is coming to the fore. What does it mean for the disciple who wants to follow Jesus?

The difference between reception and rejection of Jesus' message is coming to the fore. What does it mean for the disciple who wants to follow Jesus?

Jesus comes down from the Mount of Transfiguration to find commotion among a faithless generation, just like Moses. Jesus continues to instruct the disciples on what it means for Him to be the Messiah, and their own roles of humility in following Him.

Jesus comes down from the Mount of Transfiguration to find commotion among a faithless generation, just like Moses. Jesus continues to instruct the disciples on what it means for Him to be the Messiah, and their own roles of humility in following Him.