Scandal (Mark 2:13-17)

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Scandal
Mark 2:13-17

I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus only calls sinners.

II. Teaching
A. Jesus wants people to hear the gospel. Mark 2:13a; 1 Timothy 2:3-4
B. Jesus doesn’t turn people away. Mark 2:13b

III. Follow
A. Levi seemed like the least likely person to become a disciple. Mark 2:14a; Romans 4:17; Ephesians 2:1
B. Levi heard something he’d never heard before. Mark 2:14b

IV. Eating
A. Jesus invites sinners to dinner. Mark 2:15a
B. Christ’s followers eat with sinners. Mark 2:15b; Luke 18:9-14

V. Healthy
​A. Let Jesus judge you. Mark 2:16
B. Respond to Jesus calling. Mark 2:17

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s one of the best meals you’ve ever eaten? What made it so good?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message on Mark 2:13-17 you hope we talk about as a group?
• Why do you think people often compare themselves to others? What’s the danger in living this way?
• Read Luke 18:9-14. When do you find yourself relating the Pharisee in this story? When do you find yourself relating to the tax collector?
• Describe a specific instance or way in which God has enabled you to follow Him.
• Why do you think part of Jesus’ plan to change the world includes eating with people?
• Who’s someone you could pray for, listen to, or invite to dinner? Pray for one another.

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