Rest and Compassion from the story of the Good Samaritan.

 

I. RACHAMIM (Luke 10:29, 30-37)

    1. THE ROBBERS: "WHAT'S YOURS IS MINE AND WE'LL TAKE IT!"

    2. THE KOHEN AND LEVITE: "WHAT'S MINE IS MINE AND WE'LL KEEP IT!"

    3. THE SAMARITAN: "WHAT'S MINE IS MINE - BUT I'LL SHARE IT!"

    4. APPLICATION POINTS

        a. Our intentional acts of rachamim will open closed hearts.

        b. Our intentional acts of rachamim correct the popular perception of what it is to be a follower of Yeshua.

        c. Our intentional acts of rachamim plant seeds of the Kingdom.

        d. Our intentional acts of rachamim point people to ADONAI's love.

II.  REST 

           a. We must take time to listen to Messiah (Luke 10:38,39)

           b. We must beware of distractions (Luke 10:40)

           c. We must choose the one thing necessary (Luke 10:41,42)

           d. Question: Are you taking advantage of rest stops in your life?