Welcome to another episode of Untwisting Scripture's special series "Storytime with Jesus" where we dive into the parables Jesus told and unpack their meaning for our lives today.Episode Highlights:**Introduction (00:03)**- Welcome to episode two of our "Storytime with Jesus" series- Brief recap of last week's episode on the Lost Things (lost sheep, lost coin, lost sons)**Setting the Scene (03:37)**- Jesus is tested by an expert in Jewish law- The questioner wants to know Jesus' interpretation of God's commandments- Context of Pharisees challenging Jesus on his observance of Jewish law**The Expert's Question (07:33)**- Jesus responds with his own question: "How do you read this?"- The expert combines two commandments about loving God and neighbor- Jesus often answers questions with questions - a technique worth learning!**Modern Application (19:10)**- Discussion on who God puts in our path to help- The challenge of social media "slacktivism" versus real-world compassion- Reflection on helping those in our immediate community**Practical Takeaways (21:41)**- Don't just walk by those in need- Even if you can't fully help, acknowledge the person- Prayer for discernment is a valid response when unsure how to help**Closing (22:32)**- Reference to Veggie Tales' "Busy Song" with Archibald Asparagus- Preview of next week's potential topic on forgivenessThis episode challenges listeners to consider what it truly means to be a neighbor in today's complex world, moving beyond surface-level compassion to meaningful action for those God places in our path.

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