Who Is Your Neighbor?

from The Gateway Church · host Dominic Jackson

What is neighborly love? And who do we view as neighbors? How do we extend love and mercy to those we might consider enemies? Dominic Jackson reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan, as recorded in Luke 10:25-29. He discusses the cultural and historical context of the parable, emphasizing the significance of Jesus choosing a Samaritan as the hero of the story, given the deep-seated animosity between Jews and Samaritans.Dominic also explores both the difficulty and importance of loving one's enemies, drawing parallels between the parable and Jesus' teachings on forgiveness and mercy.Series overview:Questions from Jesus is a series from The Gateway Church, exploring how Jesus invites us to follow Him—not by handing us all the answers, but by asking the questions that truly matter. In the Gospels, the One who holds all truth leads with inquiry, drawing people into reflection rather than simple explanation. Each week, we’ll wrestle with one of His probing questions—questions that cut to the heart of what it means to be human and lead us deeper into “the way, the truth, and the life.”

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What is neighborly love? And who do we view as neighbors? How do we extend love and mercy to those we might consider enemies? Dominic Jackson reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan, as recorded in Luke 10:25-29. He discusses the cultural and historical context of the parable, emphasizing the significance of Jesus choosing a Samaritan as the hero of the story, given the deep-seated animosity between Jews and Samaritans. Dominic also explores both the difficulty and importance of loving one's enemies, drawing parallels between the parable and Jesus' teachings on forgiveness and mercy. Series overview: Questions from Jesus is a series from The Gateway Church, exploring how Jesus invites us to follow Him—not by handing us all the answers, but by asking the questions that truly matter. In the Gospels, the One who holds all truth leads with inquiry, drawing people into reflection rather than simple explanation. Each week, we’ll wrestle with one of His probing questions—questions that cut to the heart of what it means to be human and lead us deeper into “the way, the truth, and the life.”