The document summarizes the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan and connects it to a larger message about practicing religion through good works, not just rituals or motions. It tells the story of a man who was attacked and passed by a priest and Levite but was helped by a Samaritan. Jesus uses this to teach a lawyer that we should love our neighbors as ourselves. The document urges people to ensure their religion involves good deeds, not just hearing teachings, implying some only have a "Wii Religion" of going through motions without true practice.

1. WiiReligion Luke 10:25-37

3. We’ve All Heard the Story of theGoodSamaritan

4. Now Get Ready for the Rest of the Story

5. The Story Certain man, most likely a Jew. Begins trip down from Jerusalem to Jericho. 15 mile trip through very mountainous and dangerous terrain.

6. The Story Man gets attacked by bandits left for dead. Priest and Levite walk by on opposite side of the road. Jericho is a city where there are about 10,00 priests. Most likely headed home from service at the temple

7. The Story Samaritan stops to help man out. He was person the Jews hated. Samaritan was half-Jew and half-Gentile Jews expected him to pass by too.

8. The Story He gives him his donkey. Takes him to Inn on the road. Pays for him to be taken care of. Jesus asks who was the man’s neighbor?

9. The Rest of the Story A certain Lawyer is there. He knows the Law. He stands up and he tries to test and try Jesus Asks a meaningful question. What must I do to inherit eternal life? Mark 10:17-22

10. The Rest of the Story Jesus then asks the lawyer a question. He asks what is his reading of the Law Lawyer’s response was a sound answer. Matt 22:34-40

11. The Rest of the Story Jesus then tells him to go and do this. The man then tries to gain standing back and asks who is my neighbor. He ends the parable telling him to do likewise.

12. The Rest of the Story James 1:21-26 - Told not to just hear but to do. James 2:14-26 – Tells that faith without works is dead. This is a demonstration of faith.

13. Conclusion How is our Religion? Are we going through the motions? Or are we truly practicing our religion? Do you have a Wii Religion?