Encounters With Jesus [Part 3] Get Off Your Donkey
February 1, 2026
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Luke 10:25-37
1) When you’re more concerned with looking right than being changed, you’ll chase technicalities over transformation. (vs. 25-29)
2) Religion that stays mounted will ride right past those suffering or in need. Faith that never interrupts you, probably hasn’t transformed you. (vs. 30-32)
- Busyness is the most respectable way to disobey God.
- The “I’ll pray for you” dodge.
3) Mercy gets off the donkey and gets involved in the mess. Compassion fuels action. (vs. 33-35)
- The Samaritan shows mercy and compassion in 7 actions he took:
- He saw him (v. 33) — not glanced, but took time to notice
- He took pity (felt compassion) (v. 33) — gut-level mercy
- He went to him (v. 34) — proximity, moved toward him
- He bandaged wounds (v. 34) — hands-on help
- He poured oil & wine (v. 34) — used his own resources
- He lifted him onto his animal, brought him to an inn, & took care of him (v. 34) — inconvenience & sacrifice
- He paid and promised more if needed (v. 35) — ongoing commitment
4) Jesus flips the question: “Who is my neighbor?” -> “Will You be one?” (vs. 36-37)
- What we do in life echoes in eternity.
