The Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan
Joy is so hungry that she’s reluctant to share a pizza with some needy children. Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Jesus, who tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. In the story, a wounded man is ignored by his countrymen but rescued by a foreigner who stops to help him in his time of need. The children learn that we must love our neighbors as ourselves.
Bible Story: Luke 9:51–56; 10:25–37
Lesson 1
Equal Treatment
SuperTruth: I will treat others equally.
SuperVerse: “And God created us all; He has no favorites, whether rich or poor.” Job 34:19 (CEV)
Lesson 2
Neighborly Love
SuperTruth: I will love my neighbor as myself.
SuperVerse: “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.” And, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27b (NLT)
Lesson 3
Be Kind and Generous
SuperTruth: I will be kind and generous to others.
SuperVerse: The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 (NLT)