Episode 13

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15th Jan 2024

Interpreting Jesus's Parable of the Good Samaritan, Pt. 1

At the end of our previous episode, we were left with several questions: 

  • Why did the law expert insert himself into Jesus’s kingdom conversation with his disciples? 
  • Why did the law expert suddenly need to vindicate himself, especially after Jesus affirmed his correct answer to his first question? 
  • What is going on with the characters in this story Jesus shared?  
  • How does this story address what’s going on with the law expert?  
  • And finally, what is Jesus’s answer to the law expert’s question “Who is my neighbor?” 

Now as we turn to interpret Jesus's parable, and as possible answers to these questions emerge, we will see how Jesus sought to challenge his listener, and us as well. This is the first of a two-part interpretation episode.

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The WayWord Podcast exists as a discipleship effort to equip listeners with education, encouragement, empowerment, and edification as they seek to live life upon the Way of God's Word.

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Jonathan Robinson

“Holy Scripture and holy congregation are the sacred settings that have shaped my life’s story. With these passions for both, my hope is to simply be a believing brother who can come alongside fellow followers and traveling pilgrims and be a thoughtful and prayerful witness of life upon the way of Jesus.”

Jon Robinson is a 2005 graduate of Great Lakes Christian College, majoring in Christian Ministry and Biblical Theology. A third generation pastor, he has ministered in preaching, teaching, and small group capacities, serving multiple ministries in both South Korea and the United States.