Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the law. – James 2:8-9 (NLT)

Who is My Neighbor?

That is the question asked of Jesus by a lawyer in Luke, chapter ten. Jesus replied with the parable of the Good Samaritan. It is the story of man who, while on his way from Jerusalem to Jericho, was robbed, stripped, beaten, and left half dead. Two very religious people, a priest and a Levite, passed by him on the other side of the road and kept going. Finally, a Samaritan (despised by the Jews), felt compassion for the injured man. He bandaged his wounds and made sure he was taken care of for many more days. Jesus said that he was the true neighbor because he showed mercy.  James must have had this story in mind in the passage we’ll look at today. 

Discipleship Studies Continue This Evening at 6:00 

“Jonah,” by David Platt, meets in the fellowship hall. 

“The Treasure Principle, Unlock the Secret of Joyful Giving,” by Randy Alcorn, meets in the parlor.  Choose one and join us!

Discover Central for New and Prospective Members on May 19 

If you are our guest or a new member, you are invited and encouraged to attend. We will meet in the choir room at 9:30, attend worship at 10:45, enjoy a delicious lunch at noon, and be dismissed around 1:00 – 1:15. This is a great way to learn about the ministries and vision of CBC and for us to get to know each other better. Sign up today!

Graduate Recognition is May 19

We will recognize, celebrate, and pray for our 2024 graduates. If you are graduating, please let us know if you will be here. Congratulations! 

Christian Baptism – Baptist Faith and Message (2000)

Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer’s faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer’s death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to his faith in the final resurrection of the dead. Being a church ordinance, it is prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and to the Lord’s Supper.

Think about it… 

Not everyone is your brother or sister in the faith, but everyone is your neighbor, and you must love your neighbor. – Timothy Keller