Mercy on the Jericho Road

A wounded man lies stripped and helpless on the rocky wilderness road, while a robed traveler pauses near him among the desert hills. The scene draws from Jesus’ Parable of the Good Samaritan, where a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho is attacked by robbers and left half dead. The lonely road, harsh terrain, and distance between the figures emphasize the moral weight of the question, “Who is my neighbor?”

In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus exposes the emptiness of religious knowledge without mercy. The true neighbor is not defined by title, tribe, or status, but by compassionate action toward the wounded. This artwork serves church teaching, sermon visuals, Bible study, compassion ministry, and outreach themes centered on mercy, neighbor love, and practical obedience.