The expert in the law wants to know how to experience life to the fullest. No, he's not talking about heaven when he asks about eternal life. He's asking about how to experience life deeply - now - in the present. Jesus turns the question around on him (we'll have a little fun with this here). He responds, "love God, love your neighbor." Jesus says, "good - do this and live!" Then the expert asks another question (again, we'll have a little fun with this), "Who is my neighbor?"

Maybe what he's asking is, who is NOT my neighbor? How much love are we talking about, Jesus? Where do I draw the line? Surely you don't mean everyone is my neighbor.

Then Jesus tells the story. One of the most famous stories ever told. At the end - he asks the expert, "who was the neighbor?" Yeah, the one who showed mercy. Jesus: "go, and do likewise." Do it. Draw close. Feel empathy. Let that move you into showing mercy - showing kindness. Do it.

Bottom line - love. In everything - love. In all things - love.

Speaker: Aaron Vis

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

http://bible.com/events/49463266