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How Can the Bible Make a Difference in Your Life?

Yesterday, we went over how reading the Bible isn’t the end goal. The end goal is to let God’s truth from the Bible change you.

You might already be feeling it! You’ve made it to Day 5 with me, your Bible Starter Kit. I’m so glad you’re still here. But I’m really hoping you’re beginning to build a story of how learning from the Bible has encouraged, inspired, and changed you.

Watch this video and see if you can relate to anyone in it.

So, a question I have for you is this: Is the Bible already making a difference in your life?

If you feel like you already have an answer, I’m not surprised. This book is incredible. If not, keep your eyes open for how you’re becoming more loving each day.

Today’s Bible-starter reading is a story called The Good Samaritan. And remember on Day 3 how you learned that context is important? Never fear! I’ll give you some good context right now!

This story was told by Jesus Himself. He told it to answer a religious leader who was trying to test Jesus on how to have eternal life. The man guessed the most important thing was to love God with everything you’ve got and also to love your neighbor. Jesus said he was correct!

But then, the religious leader probably thought about some people he didn’t want to show love to, so he tried to trick Jesus by asking who exactly is meant by the term “neighbor.”

Wait until you find out how Jesus responded.

Here are a few good words to know for context as you read the story.

·Samaritan: An ancient people group, hated by ancient Jewish people

·Priest: The leader of the Jewish temple

·Levite: An important helper in the Jewish temple

When you’re done reading, how would you answer the question, “Who is my neighbor?”

Pray: God, please help me to be a good neighbor and to love others the way You do. Help me to learn and be changed by Your Word. In Jesus’ name, amen.