Jesus tells the Samaritan story in a conversation about eternal life, the law, and the identity of a neighbor. The exercise practices observation before interpretation and application.
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TAKE THIS AT YOUR OWN PACE Read Read Luke 10:25-37 once without taking notes, then a second time more slowly.
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1 Read2 Observe3 Interpret4 Distinguish application5 Act
Reflect with honesty What detail did you notice only on the second reading? How does the conversation frame the story? Is your proposed application connected to the text's emphasis or merely to an idea it reminded you of? PRAY Ask God for attentive reading and the willingness to let understanding become useful care.
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