Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) - NIV

1. God's word will be questioned and tested by experts (V.25)

2. We must use the word of God as the basis of our response. (V.26)

3. The cross is the way forward. (V.27)

4. The cross is the way to salvation and eternal life. (V.28)

5. Experts will attempt to justify themselves before God. (V.29)

6. We may face attacks from robbers during travel. (V.30)

7. God will use stories to teach us. (V.30)

8. Godly people might ignore us in times of dire need. (V.31, 32)

9. Our qualification and ministry might stand in the way of helping others. (V.31, 32)

10. Unparalleled help will come in times of need from unexpected sources. (V.33,34,35)

11. God uses moral fables to teach us. (V.36)

12. Mercy is more esteemed than qualification and titles. (V.37)