The JESUS Film 24 Day ChallengeSample

"The JESUS Film 24-Day Challenge: Day 10"

Review

Jesus chose the twelve disciples to travel and minister with Him, but He also sent others to different towns to announce the Gospel. Sev- enty-two of them traveled to towns to which He was going, and they shared the Good News of God’s salvation. However, for those cities that rejected His offer, there was judgment.

To illustrate how self-centered we all can be, Jesus told a parable about a priest and a Levite who saw a wounded man on the side of the road, but simply walked past, leaving the man to die. He contrasted these religious leaders with a Samaritan (who was of a mixed race, and looked down on by the Jews), who cared for the man at his own expense.

The chapter ends with a beautiful story of Jesus relaxing in the home of three friends, Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Martha worked hard to serve Jesus, but Mary did even better by simply sitting at His feet and hearing His Word.

Reflect

• Jesus made it clear that His invitation was open to all. Why do you think His message is so important?
• What is the main lesson in the story of the Good Samaritan?
• If you could have been Mary, sitting at the feet of Jesus, what questions would you have asked Him?
• Have you invited anyone else to begin the 24-day challenge in the Gospel of Luke?

Respond

Father, I want to be Your disciple who shares the Good News, not with miracles or wonders, but with Your Word. Help me to be like the Good Samaritan who shared Your love with a wounded man he didn’t even know. Let me be like Mary, enjoying fellowship with You because I know You love me and care about me.

In Jesus’ name, amen.