My son Keith is currently preaching a series on the Parables of Jesus at their church in Wisconsin – His latest study is on the parable of the Good Samaritan – It’s my favorite parable!

There has been much debate about why the lawyer chooses to tempt the Lord and then try to patronize Him by calling Him Master – did he not realize he was in fact talking to The Master?

In the story have you ever wondered why Jesus used the cities of; "from Jerusalem to Jericho" in his parable (Luke 10:30).

Jerusalem is where every believer should be living, at the cross and joyously anticipating the New Jerusalem! But there is a journey to be completed involving Jericho (a picture of the world). Those who live there are to be reached with the gospel, by “all means”. The Good Samaritan (Jesus) and every true believer that follows Him must journey to the same place (the world). The religious (priest) and legalistic (Levite) are also there (v31 – 32). As a follower of Jesus we journey to Jericho to seek out those who have fallen, broken hearted, lost and dieing without Christ (v30). If the heart, soul, strength and mind of a believer are in love with the Lord (v27) and focused on Jerusalem past (the Cross) and Jerusalem future (Heaven), he will not “pass by” but will be like Jesus – a GOOD Samaritan. A Samaritan so driven by the love of God for the peoples of the world that he will leave the comforts of home and go and make a difference in one life or many, as God chooses. To make a difference we are to be different and be:

G - Gracious (compassionate), (v33) – people have compassion and pass by, not this man!

O - Observant (v33) – To observe he had to go, he went and God used him to help a dying man

O - Obedient (v34) – his obedience resulted in him being used of God in a way that he did not expect

D – Dedicated, (v 35 – 36) – he gave all that he had, held nothing back, and left a heritage, just like Jesus

The Lord has told the CMI team in 2007 “Go and do likewise” (v37)

CMI have built strong relationships with Churches and Schools in the Squatter Areas of Cape Town (Khayelitsha, Barcelona, Mitchell’s Plain and Masipumelela) in the past three years. The CMI team minister in these areas regularly. US partner churches and their short term mission’s teams have been used greatly to help us reach the hurting, poor and sickly (Aids Orphans). There is millions of dollars going into social programs with no apparent change to the Aids epidemic, but when the gospel of Jesus Christ is proclaimed we have seen life changing results. The CMI partner churches and schools are asking for help as they have seen such a change following these missions’ trips particularly in the lives of their children and youth. Following extensive discussions with the Pastors and leaders we have identified 3 great needs which are as follows;

‘Good Samaritan’ project 2007

Short term missions teams that will focus on Children’s / Youth ministry linked to the local church

Leadership training for Pastors and Leaders. The majority of local Pastors are bi – vocational with little training

They are requesting help particularly in leadership training. Our CMI partner churches have also asked us to link the training to the ‘Spring Harvest’ Revival meetings – we have agreed to do this

Educational Books, Toys, Games, Sunday School materials / Sports equipment / Bibles and Bible story books

Family Life Books / Computer Software (educational) / Teacher training materials for all grades of children

We are going to ship 2 containers of the above goods from the US to Cape Town in 2007

Can you help us fill these containers with these goods for these disadvantaged schools?

Many have so graciously invested in the lives of South Africans with us over the past 3 years. The team of CMI thank God for you and your church. After prayerful consideration would you be willing to help us with the above needs in 2007? – We will understand if you are not able to commit for the coming year, but if you can help in one or more of these areas we look forward to hearing from you.

Full details with a short term mission’s proposal and information on the container loading dates and venues will be given on request and will be posted on our website: www.capemissionsint.co.za

We know Gods call on us is “to go do likewise” – We hope you can join us and be part of the ‘Good Samaritan’ Project of 2007.

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