Narrative Lectionary 616 (NL330): Good Samaritan - March 9, 2025
Episode description
What does it truly mean to love your neighbor? In this episode of the Narrative Lectionary Podcast, Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Alan Padgett, and Jennifer Pietz explore one of Jesus' most well-known and challenging parables—the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). The hosts unpack the story’s radical message of compassion, cultural boundaries, and the call to action that still resonates today.
Join us as we dive into the historical and theological context of this parable, reflecting on what it means to embody mercy in a world that often draws dividing lines. How might Jesus’ words challenge us to rethink who our neighbors really are?
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Follow along with the commentary on Luke 10:25-42 written by Robert P. Hoch-Yidokodiltona at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/good-samaritan-2/commentary-on-luke-1025-42-4.
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