Be A Good Neighbor Playlist

Be a Good Neighbor

With all the unrest right now in our country, being a good neighbor is more important than ever. What is a good neighbor? What does being a good neighbor look like? Below you will find scripture, videos, music, and activities to help you be a good neighbor to all.
Start by reading the Bible Story or watching the video and going through the wondering/discussion questions. Then pick the activities your family or small group would like to do, as many or few as you like. Close your time with prayer – use your own or the one provided.

Bible Story

Read the story of The Good Samaritan, Luke 10: 25-37 from your favorite Bible.

In Jesus’ time, people from Samaria (Samaritans) were considered second class citizens. They were not viewed in a positive way and many Jewish people would avoid contact with people from Samaria at any cost. (Adults: learn more about Samaritans.)

Bible Study Tool for Adults https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/the-samaritans-hope-from-the-history-of-a-hated-people.html

Wonder/Discussion Questions

            For Children

• I wonder if the person who was left by the side of the road half dead has a name?
• I wonder who was a good neighbor and helped him?
• I wonder how this story can help us to be good neighbors?

            For Youth/Adults

• I wonder what the lawyer thought when Jesus said, “go and do likewise.”
• I wonder what part of the story is the most important part.
• I wonder who you relate to in the story.
• I wonder who a “Samaritan” is in your life.

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for stories in the Bible that teach us about how to be a good neighbor. Help us to see when we treat others unfairly. Help us to be bold when we need to stand up with and for others. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.