Good in the Hood

Who is my neighbor?  In this powerful message from Luke 10:25-37, Dr. Ken Whitten walks through the familiar story of the Good Samaritan and challenges us to move beyond religion and into compassionate action. While religion often focuses on getting all the laws right, Christianity calls us to love people the way Christ loves us.  

Jesus teaches that a neighbor is “anyone whose need you see and whose need you are in a position to meet.”  

Through this passage, we discover the difference between those who hurt others, those who ignore others, and those who step in and help. Most importantly, we are reminded that we can never truly become a good Samaritan until we first see Jesus as our Good Samaritan.  

In this message you’ll discover:

• Why Christianity is about loving people, not simply following rules
• What it means to be a true neighbor to those around you
• The dangers of silence, separation, and selfish surplus
• How compassion moves us to see, feel, and do something for others
• Why God calls His people to meet needs and care for the hurting
• How the story of the Good Samaritan points us to Jesus Christ
• Why experiencing Christ’s mercy empowers us to show mercy to others  

Key Scripture:
📖 Luke 10:25-37  

Key Truth:
“Anyone whose need you see and whose need you are in a position to meet is your neighbor.”  “Unless you see Jesus as your Good Samaritan, you will never be a good Samaritan.”