With reference to the parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk. 10:25-11:1-13), identify six characteristics of a committed follower of Jesus Christ

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LUKE 10:25

Luke 10:25 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)
25 And then a certain lawyer arose to try (test, tempt) Him, saying, Teacher, what am I to do to inherit everlasting life [that is, to partake of eternal salvation in the Messiah’s kingdom]?

LUKE 11:1-13

​Luke 11:1-13 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)
11 Then He was praying in a certain place; and when He stopped, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray, [just] as John taught his disciples.
2 And He said to them, When you pray, say: Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come. Your will be done [held holy and revered] on earth as it is in heaven.
3 Give us daily our bread [food for the morrow].
4 And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us [who has offended us or done us wrong]. And bring us not into temptation but rescue us from evil.
5 And He said to them, Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and will say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves [of bread],
6 For a friend of mine who is on a journey has just come, and I have nothing to put before him;
7 And he from within will answer, Do not disturb me; the door is now closed, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and supply you [with anything]?
8 I tell you, although he will not get up and supply him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his shameless persistence and insistence he will get up and give him as much as he needs.
9 So I say to you, Ask and keep on asking and it shall be given you; seek and keep on seeking and you shall find; knock and keep on knocking and the door shall be opened to you.
10 For everyone who asks and keeps on asking receives; and he who seeks and keeps on seeking finds; and to him who knocks and keeps on knocking, the door shall be opened.
11 What father among you, if his son asks for a loaf of bread, will give him a stone; or if he asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent?
12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
13 If you then, evil as you are, know how to give good gifts [gifts that are to their advantage] to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask and continue to ask Him!

With reference to the parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk. 10:25-11:1-13), identify six characteristics of a committed follower of Jesus Christ

1. One who understands the law of God and obeys it
2. One who is ready to assist those in need
3. One who uses his / her resources selflessly for the sake of others
4. One who is not restricted by cultural and religious taboos in assisting the needy
5. One who doesn’t discriminate others on the basis of race, religion, status or gender
6. One who is compassionate / kind / generous
7. One who shows solidarity with those who are suffering
8. One who understand that a neighbour is anybody who requires help regardless of their social status.
   
9. One who uses their resources selflessly to help the needy.
   

Characteristics of true discipleship of Jesus from the parable of the Good Samaritan

1. Having practical knowledge and understanding of God’s commandments.
2. Readiness to help the needy.
3. Willingness to share resources selflessly with others.
4. Showing solidarity with those who are suffering.
5. Freedom from cultural/ traditional restrictions.
6. Readiness to serve all irrespective of the race/ religion/ status/gender.
7. Should be compassionate/ loving to the needy.
8. Kindness and generosity to others.
9. Shows pity and mercy to those who are suffering.
10. Obedience to God’s commandments.
11. Readiness to risk life for the sake of others.

Lessons learnt from the parable of the Good Samaritan 

​A neighbour is anybody who requires assistance or help regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, colour or gender. Jesus wants his followers to show love and concern to all people regardless of their background. 

• A neighbour uses his/her resources selflessly to help the needy. 
• A neighbour is also compassionate, kind, and generous to the needy. 
• A neighbour should be compassionate and loving.
• Followers of Christ should be kind and generous.
• A neighbour should show solidarity with those who are suffering.
• A neighbour should be ready to risk their lives for the sake of those in need.
• A neighbour should be good role model.
• A neighbour should understand the Law of God and obey it through actions.
• A neighbour should not discriminate others on the basis of race, religion, status or gender.
• A neighbour  should not be restricted by culture and traditions in assisting others.
• A neighbour should be free from cultural/ traditional restrictions.
• A neighbour should shows pity and mercy to those who are suffering.

​With  reference to the parable of the Good Samaritan Lk 10:29-37, show how the church and the government are assisting the IDP’S

How the church and the Government are assisting the IDPS with reference to the parable of the Good Samaritan.  Luke 10:29-37

• ​Housing/Sheltering them on the church compound/other government grounds just as the Good Samaritan.
• Providing security to them – there was security in the inn.
• Providing food to them.  The Inn had food.
• Providing basic needs to them e.g. blankets – these were provided in the Inn.
• The church and the Government give the IDPS a sense of belonging to a nation/home.
• The church is encouraging the government to hastily look into issues affecting them/Negotiation talks.
• The church and government give them hope/peace.
• The church is praying for peace to be restored/The government is ensuring peace is restored.

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