Message: The gospel according to Luke
Text: Luke 10:25-37
30-37 The Good Samaritan, part 2
Cast of characters
Neighbor: we know nothing about him, who the lawyer thought would be the star of the story
Priest: from the family of Aaron. Ordained, anointed, sanctified. Publicly stands between God and the people.
Levite: helper to the priests. Maintains the temple and helps with sacrifices. A public worker.
Samaritan: a half breed Jew. Hated by the Jews and a hater of the Jews.