Interpreting the Good Samaritan today

Religious education

In this unit pupils will focus on four key stories from the Gospels where Jesus directly challenged his society. They will see how his questioning of wealth and religious observance caused opposition at the time. They will investigate how these ideas influence Christian living today.

Jesus: how did he speak truth to power?

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Oscar Romero was a Catholic bishop who spoke out for the {{}} in El Salvador.

Why did Oscar Romero speak out against the government of El Salvador?

by helping those suffering and speaking against injustice

How did Oscar Romero follow the example of the Good Samaritan?

yes, some Christians campaign against unjust laws

Do Christians today challenge unjust power?

he spoke out against injustice and the government

A man who is travelling is robbed and left injured.

Put these parts of the Good Samaritan story in the correct order.

to answer the question, ‘Who is my neighbour?’

Why did Jesus tell the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

What is the key message of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

it shows that even enemies can be neighbours

it shows that only priests are good people

it shows that you should be kind only to people you like

What is the deeper meaning of the parable?

Where is the Parable of the Good Samaritan found?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz