Matthew 5:43-48

Our second sermon in the Easter series “The Law of Love” will focus on the “neighbor” in the commandment Jesus has called the second greatest:

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

This is another passage that involves “The Great Commandment”, appearing in the Gospel according to Luke (last Sunday, we heard about this commandment in the Gospel according to Matthew).

What is Jesus’ attitude toward this lawyer who, like last week’s, asks him a question “to test Jesus”?

Beginning in Luke 10:29, Jesus presents a story we call The Good Samaritan. Who were the Samaritans, and what was their relationship to Jesus’ disciples?

Who are the two who do not help the injured man, and why do you think Jesus picks them?

The lawyer concludes that “mercy” is what makes a good neighbor. Do you agree? This is the word Bishop Budde used to appeal to President Trump as a leader.