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LOVE THAT LIFTS - THE BURDEN - BEARING GOSPEL  PART 4: THE GOOD SAMARITAN — WHEN LOVE CROSSES THE LINE Luke 10:30-35 Jesus said, “A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by bandits... They beat him and left him half dead. A priest came by but crossed to the other side... then a Levite did the same. But a Samaritan saw the man and felt compassion. He soothed his wounds... put him on his donkey, took him to an inn, and cared for him. The next day, he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, saying, ‘Take care of him. If the bill runs higher, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’” Radical compassion that breaks cultural, religious, and emotional barriers. RECAP OF PART 3: THE PRIEST AND THE LEVITE — WHEN RELIGION WALKS AWA In Part 3, we discovered how dangerous it is to know truth but lack love. The priest and Levite saw the need but walked away. We were challenged to confront our excuses—spiritual, social, or emotional—and become people whose faith shows up ...

LOVE THAT LIFTS - THE BURDEN - BEARING GOSPEL  PART 3: THE PRIEST AND THE LEVITE — WHEN RELIGION WALKS AWAY Luke 10:30-35 Jesus said, “A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by bandits... They beat him and left him half dead. A priest came by but crossed to the other side... then a Levite did the same. But a Samaritan saw the man and felt compassion. He soothed his wounds... put him on his donkey, took him to an inn, and cared for him. The next day, he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, saying, ‘Take care of him. If the bill runs higher, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’” The danger of empty religion and the silence of the qualified. RECAP OF PART 2: THE ROBBERS — THE REAL ENEMIES WITHIN AND AROUND In Part 2, we exposed the robbers—anything that drains our spiritual, emotional, or social strength. We learned how sin, bad habits, fear, and trauma can rob us in silent ways. We were challenged to confront the robbers, stop bleeding in silence, and ...

LOVE THAT LIFTS - THE BURDEN - BEARING GOSPEL  PART 2: THE ROBBERS — THE REAL ENEMIES WITHIN AND AROUND Luke 10:30-35 Jesus said, “A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by bandits... They beat him and left him half dead. A priest came by but crossed to the other side... then a Levite did the same. But a Samaritan saw the man and felt compassion. He soothed his wounds... put him on his donkey, took him to an inn, and cared for him. The next day, he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, saying, ‘Take care of him. If the bill runs higher, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’” Identifying what’s been stealing your strength, joy, and peace. RECAP OF PART 1: The Wounded Man In Part 1, we uncovered how the wounded man represents all of us—broken by life, sin, or systems, and desperately in need of rescue. We discovered that our brokenness spans spiritual, emotional, physical, and social dimensions—and that Christ, the Good Samaritan, is our true healer. But...

LOVE THAT LIFTS - THE BURDEN - BEARING GOSPEL  PART 1:HUMANITY’S BROKEN STATE — THE WOUNDED MAN Luke 10:30-35 Jesus said, “A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by bandits... They beat him and left him half dead. A priest came by but crossed to the other side... then a Levite did the same. But a Samaritan saw the man and felt compassion. He soothed his wounds... put him on his donkey, took him to an inn, and cared for him. The next day, he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, saying, ‘Take care of him. If the bill runs higher, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’” Broken but not abandoned—God still reaches for us in our lowest. Have you ever been in a place where you felt completely drained—physically, spiritually, emotionally, or even maritally? The man in Jesus’ parable wasn’t just robbed—he was stripped, wounded, and left half-dead. That’s not just a story—it’s a picture of real-life struggles. This is the starting point of our journey: humanity’s...

HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY PART 13 FINAL LAP: THE GREAT INVITATION – COME WITH US Numbers 10:29-32 Moses said to Hobab, the son of Reuel the Midianite, his father-in-law, “We are journeying to the place the Lord promised to give us. Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the Lord has spoken good concerning Israel.” But Hobab replied, “I will not go, but return to my own land and family.” Then Moses said, “Please do not leave us. You know how we are to camp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes. And if you go with us, whatever good the Lord does to us, we will do to you.” Welcome to part 13 of the final lap of our Series, Hobab: Partnership, Collaboration, and Guide for the Journey. Previously, we learned that the Gospel must be lived, not just spoken. Moses' life validated his invitation to Hobab—just as our lives should reflect the Christ we preach, making it easier for others to believe. In Numbers 10:29, Moses said to Hobab, "Co...

HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY PART 12: THE GOSPEL IN ACTION – WALKING THE TALK Numbers 10:29-32 Moses said to Hobab, the son of Reuel the Midianite, his father-in-law, “We are journeying to the place the Lord promised to give us. Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the Lord has spoken good concerning Israel.” But Hobab replied, “I will not go, but return to my own land and family.” Then Moses said, “Please do not leave us. You know how we are to camp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes. And if you go with us, whatever good the Lord does to us, we will do to you.” RECAP OF PART 11: Echoes of the Gospel – Inviting Others Into the Journey Last time, we explored how Moses’ invitation to Hobab mirrors the Gospel call. We were challenged to be intentional about inviting others into the blessings of God's kingdom, not just through words, but through our journey of faith. The Gospel isn't just about what we say—it’s about how we live. Mos...

HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY PART 11: ECHOES OF THE GOSPEL – INVITING OTHERS INTO THE JOURNEY Numbers 10:29-32 Moses said to Hobab, the son of Reuel the Midianite, his father-in-law, “We are journeying to the place the Lord promised to give us. Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the Lord has spoken good concerning Israel.” But Hobab replied, “I will not go, but return to my own land and family.” Then Moses said, “Please do not leave us. You know how we are to camp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes. And if you go with us, whatever good the Lord does to us, we will do to you.” RECAP OF PART 10: The Blessing of Shared Destinies In Part 10, we saw how Moses extended an invitation of shared destiny to Hobab. It wasn't just a call to help—it was a call to inherit. We were reminded to not walk alone but to invite others to partake in God’s blessings through meaningful kingdom relationships. Moses’ words to Hobab carry a divine echo of th...

HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY PART 10: THE BLESSING OF SHARED DESTINIES Numbers 10:29-32 Moses said to Hobab, the son of Reuel the Midianite, his father-in-law, “We are journeying to the place the Lord promised to give us. Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the Lord has spoken good concerning Israel.” But Hobab replied, “I will not go, but return to my own land and family.” Then Moses said, “Please do not leave us. You know how we are to camp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes. And if you go with us, whatever good the Lord does to us, we will do to you.” RECAP OF PART 9: Honor the Compass in Others Previously, we reflected on the significance of mutual benefits in kingdom partnerships. Just as Moses offered Hobab a share in God’s goodness, we are reminded that true partnerships in Christ are not transactional but transformational. There’s a powerful truth hidden in Moses’ words to Hobab: “If you come with us, we will share with you what...

HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY PART 9: HONOR THE COMPASS IN OTHERS Numbers 10:29-32 Moses said to Hobab, the son of Reuel the Midianite, his father-in-law, “We are journeying to the place the Lord promised to give us. Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the Lord has spoken good concerning Israel.” But Hobab replied, “I will not go, but return to my own land and family.” Then Moses said, “Please do not leave us. You know how we are to camp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes. And if you go with us, whatever good the Lord does to us, we will do to you.” RECAP OF PART 8: Navigating Declined Help—When Hobab Says No We explored Navigating Declined Help—how Hobab initially said no, and how Moses handled that rejection with perseverance and grace. We learned that “ no ” doesn’t always mean never, and that God can still move, even when others walk away. In Numbers 10:31, Moses speaks with deep respect and conviction: “ You know where we should cam...

HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY PART 8: NAVIGATING DECLINED HELP—WHEN HOBAB SAYS NO Numbers 10:29-32 Moses said to Hobab, the son of Reuel the Midianite, his father-in-law, “We are journeying to the place the Lord promised to give us. Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the Lord has spoken good concerning Israel.” But Hobab replied, “I will not go, but return to my own land and family.” Then Moses said, “Please do not leave us. You know how we are to camp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes. And if you go with us, whatever good the Lord does to us, we will do  to you.” RECAP OF PART 7: Shared Blessings, Shared Journey We discussed the importance of Shared Blessings, Shared Journey. Moses made it clear that anyone who walks with you in faith and labor should also share in your reward. We were reminded that generosity and gratitude are part of God’s divine design for kingdom relationships. Despite Moses’ passionate invitation, Hobab initi...