From the series:  Love Covers

Love Covers All

Sunday, February 2, 2025 by Marlene Ruiz – Luke 10:25-37

About the Series

Love is the foundation of the Christian life. It is sacrificial, active, and transformative. God's love for us compels us to love others in a way that reflects His grace, heals relationships, and builds unity.

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The Main Idea

Love is a word we use often, but its true meaning and power are found not in words but in actions. Jesus teaches us through the Parable of the Good Samaritan that love transcends barriers and involves sacrifice, compassion, and inconvenience. How different would our world be if we all chose to live out this kind of radical love every day?

Scriptures

Luke 10:25-39

 

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

 

Questions for Discussion

  • What is a simple thing you love—like your favorite food or hobby? How does that compare to the love God calls us to have for others?
  • Think of a time when you chose convenience over compassion. How might your decision have been different if you had prioritized love?
  • Read 1 John 3:18. Why do you think it’s challenging to put love into action rather than just words?
  • Who in your life right now might need a radical act of love from you? What could that look like this week?
  • The sermon mentioned Carlos Arredondo’s heroic actions during the Boston Marathon bombing. How can we cultivate a heart of compassion that moves us to act courageously like he did?

Moving Forward

This week, choose to make love an action. Whether it’s forgiving someone, encouraging a friend, or helping a neighbor, let’s practice love in tangible ways. Remember, love isn’t just something God does—it’s who He is. Let’s reflect that love to the world around us.

La idea principal

El amor es una palabra que usamos con frecuencia, pero su verdadero significado y poder se encuentran no en palabras, sino en acciones. Jesús nos enseña a través de la Parábola del Buen Samaritano que el amor trasciende barreras e implica sacrificio, compasión e incomodidad. ¿Qué tan diferente sería nuestro mundo si todos eligiéramos vivir este tipo de amor radical cada día?

Escritura

  • ¿Cuál es una cosa sencilla que amas, como tu comida o pasatiempo favorito? ¿Cómo se compara eso con el amor que Dios nos llama a tener por los demás?
  • Piensa en un momento en que elegiste la conveniencia sobre la compasión. ¿Cómo podría haber sido diferente tu decisión si hubieras priorizado el amor?
  • Lee 1 Juan 3:18. ¿Por qué crees que es un desafío poner el amor en acción en lugar de solo palabras?
  • ¿Quién en tu vida ahora mismo podría necesitar un acto radical de amor de tu parte? ¿Cómo podría ser eso esta semana?
  • El sermón mencionó las acciones heroicas de Carlos Arredondo durante el atentado de la maratón de Boston. ¿Cómo podemos cultivar un corazón de compasión que nos mueva a actuar valientemente como lo hizo él?

PARA SEGUIR ADELANTE

Esta semana, elige hacer del amor una acción. Ya sea perdonando a alguien, animando a un amigo o ayudando a un vecino, practiquemos el amor de maneras tangibles. Recuerda, el amor no es solo algo que Dios hace—es quien Él es. Reflejemos ese amor al mundo que nos rodea.

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