LOVE DOES | PASTOR BLAKE HARCUP

In this sermon, Pastor Blake delves into the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37, using it to illustrate the true meaning of loving God and loving others. He begins by sharing a personal anecdote about his wife's act of love in unpacking his library, demonstrating how love moves beyond words to action. The pastor emphasizes that many Christians may know Jesus without truly understanding or acting like Him. He challenges the congregation to move beyond seeking minimum requirements or exceptions to loving others, pointing out that God's love has no qualifications. Using the characters in the parable, he shows how even those closest to God (the priest and Levite) can fail to show love, while the unexpected hero (the Samaritan) demonstrates true compassion and sacrifice.