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March Bible Study Week 3

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Jesus is the Only Antidote

SCRIPTURE

LUKE 5:27–32

BACKGROUND & CONTEXT

Tax collectors were the worst, especially when the job was occupied by Jews, which Levi was. Tax collectors worked for the Roman government, which was currently oppressing the Jewish people. Because of this, Jewish tax collectors were seen as traitors working for the enemy. If that wasn’t bad enough, tax collectors were also seen as thieves. They were notorious for collecting more than they were supposed to from people and lined their own pockets with the extra. It’s easy to imagine why no one, not even their own families, like tax collectors. And yet, Jesus invited Levi to join his team.

Read Luke 5:27–28 and discuss 1–2 of these questions

Who would be considered "tax collectors" in our culture today?

Why can it be difficult to have compassion for people like this?

How do you think God feels when we make choices we aren't proud of?

Read Luke 5:27–28 and discuss 1–2 of these questions

Jesus pursues and loves those who are lost. How does that change how you think he sees you?

What do you learn about the heart of God as you watch Jesus interact with people like Levi (Matthew)?

Read Luke 5:29–32, John 3:16–17, Mark 10:18 & Isaiah 64:6 and discuss 1–2 of these questions

How have you tried to solve your sin problem on your own?

Do you consider yourself a "good person"? Why or why not?

Think back over your faith journey. When have you sensed God pursuing you?

CONNECTION:

How hard is it for you to talk about Jesus with your friends who don't know him?

APPLY IT

Jesus makes it clear that he is the only way to the Father (John 14:6). He truly is our lifeboat. There are people in our lives that need to get in the boat! How will you try to introduce your lost friends and family to Jesus?

MARK OF A DISCIPLE

Disciples of Christ bring their friends to Jesus.

Be Specific:

What are you going to do?

When are you going to do it?

Is there someone who can keep you accountable?

PRAYER:

Take time to pray for each other’s applications in the upcoming weeks.

MEMORY VERSE:

Parent Disscussion Questions.:

*Is it difficult to have compassion ono people you may not like or agree with?

*Jesus pursues and loves those who are lost. How does that change how you think he sees you?

*Do you consider yourself a "good person"? Why or why not?