Focus on Your Neighbor (Luke 10:25-37)

The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 10, 2022

Focused Worship Series, Week 1

Jesus gives focus to our lives, Week 1: Focused Love Finda a Neighbor Rather than Avoiding One

First Reading: Ruth 1:1-19. The LORD moves a Moabite woman named Ruth to care for her widowed mother -in-law even though it means leaving her people behind.

Second Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-25. Christ has freed us for a life of humble service and love.

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37. Focus on Your Neighbor.

In Christ, we are free to actively seek out a neighbor in need. Show mercy like the Good Samaritan and “Go and do likewise,”

We don’t do it to earn eternal life: we do it because our neighbor has needs.

We do as Jesus has done for us.

We focus on our neighbor.

Pastor Nathan Kassulke