Verse of the week · Week of May 23, 2027
The parables: the Samaritan and the prodigal
Sunday's verse is Luke 10:33-34; Wednesday's companion is Luke 15:20. Print the bulletin insert for your church, the cards for a midweek group, or just keep one on the fridge.
Sunday May 23, 2027
“But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”
Luke 10:33-34
Wednesday May 26, 2027 · companion
“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20
Print it for your church or group
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Luke 10:33-34 · King James Version
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
The hero of the story is a Samaritan — the despised outsider — while the religious insiders walked past. Jesus chose that on purpose.
- Question
- Which character in the Samaritan story are you most often?
- This week
- Stop for one person you would normally pass.
Wednesday · Luke 15:20
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
The father saw him a great way off, which means he had been watching the road. Then he ran.
Use it at your church
One printed sheet reaches a whole congregation. Here is the simplest way to use this week's verse:
- Print the bulletin insert, cut it down the middle, and tuck one into each bulletin.
- Print the verse cards on card stock for the welcome table or a Wednesday group.
- Share the Sunday card image on your church's page or in the newsletter.
Free for church, class, and personal use. No permission or attribution needed beyond the web address on the card.
Daily Blessing
This is the same verse players unlock in The Official Bible Solitaire® this Sunday. Win the Daily Blessing game, earn the verse. Free to play.
