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The Good Samaritan approaches a beaten traveler lying helpless on a barren wilderness road, capturing the decisive moment in Jesus’ parable when mercy crosses social and religious boundaries. The injured man is stripped and wounded on the ground after being attacked by robbers, while the Samaritan comes near with staff in hand, entering the scene not as a passerby but as a neighbor ready to act. Set along the rugged road associated with the journey from Jerusalem to Jericho, the scene reflects Luke 10:25-37, where Jesus answers the question, “Who is my neighbor?” The parable teaches that true righteousness is not measured by status or religious identity, but by compassionate obedience. The Samaritan’s approach embodies active love: seeing suffering, drawing near, and giving costly care. This artwork is well suited for teaching on mercy, neighborly love, compassion ministry, outreach, and the call of Christ to “go and do likewise.”