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What is the Imago Dei and how do we love our neighbor?

Genesis 1:27; Luke 10:25-37

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I. What is Imago  ? (Gen. 1:26-27)


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II. How do we  our neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37)

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C. The   (v. 36-37)

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Going Deeper Questions

  1. Read Genesis 1:26-27. What does this passage say about human beings. If every

    person is made in the image of God, how should this change the way you view people

    you naturally overlook, disagree with, or struggle to love?

    Scriptures: Psalm 8:3-8; James 3:9-10

  2. Jesus affirmed the lawyer's correct answer but told him, "Do this." Where are you

    tempted to simply settle for knowing biblical truth rather than putting it into practice?

    Scriptures: Luke 10:25-28; James 1:22-25; Matthew 7:24-27

  3. The lawyer wanted to limit who qualified as his neighbor. Are there people or groups

    you've unconsciously excluded from your responsibility to love? Why?

    Scriptures: Luke 10:29-37; Matthew 5:43-48; Romans 12:18-21

  4. What did the Good Samaritan sacrifice in the parable? Which of those costs is hardest

    for you, and what might God be calling you to sacrifice to be a loving neighbor?

    Scriptures: Luke 10:33-35; Philippians 2:3-8; 1 John 3:16-18

  5. Read James 3:9-10. What is the warning? How do your conversations—in person or

    online—reflect honor or dishonor toward those made in God's image?

    Scriptures: Ephesians 4:29-32; Colossians 4:6

  6. Jesus highlights mercy as the defining characteristic of a true neighbor. Is there

    someone you've been quick to judge instead of showing compassion?

    Scriptures: Luke 10:36-37; James 2:12-13; Micah 6:8

  7. The gospel reminds us that Christ loved us while we were still His enemies. How does

    the gospel fuel your love for your enemies?

    Scriptures: Romans 5:6-11; Ephesians 2:1-10; Titus 3:3-8

  8. Scripture consistently reveals God's heart for the vulnerable, including the poor,

    widow, orphan, and foreigner. Who are the vulnerable people God has placed within

    your reach, and how can you serve them?

    Scriptures: Deuteronomy 10:17-19; Isaiah 58:6-10; Matthew 25:31-40

  9. Who is one specific person God has brought to your mind as you've reflected on

    Genesis 1:26-27 and Luke 10:25-37? What practical step will you take this week to love

    that person in the name of Christ?

    Scriptures: Luke 10:37; Galatians 6:9-10; Colossians 3:12-14

  10. Take time to pray right now for God’s Spirit to help you see and love your neighbor

    this week!

About the Speaker

Adam Utecht

Senior Pastor

Adam has joyfully served as Senior Pastor at Community Church since 2017. Adam graduated from Moody Bible Institute (B.A. in Bible Theology, 2002) and Baptist Bible Seminary (M.A. in Ministry, 2011). His passion is to preach the gospel, see lives changed, and worship God wholeheartedly with his life.

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