Campfire Stories

The Good Samaritan

Chris Honess, Lead Pastor

March 8, 2026

All we need is love.

“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

Luke 10:28

1.) Ours is distant.

A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.

Luke 10:31

2.) Ours is busy.

So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.

Luke 10:32

Refining Love:

1.) Slow down and get close.

But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.

Luke 10:33

2.) Get practical.

He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.

Luke 10:34

3.) Get generous.

The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper …

Luke 10:35