The Implications of Following Jesus Mark 2:13-22 Key Verse: 14: And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. 1. Read Mark 2:13-14. Where was Jesus and what was he doing? What was the reputation of tax collectors at that time? What does Levi's response to Jesus' call tell us about discipleship? Read Luke 5:27-28 – Compare how Luke describes Levi's (Matthew's) calling. What does this tell us about Jesus’ mission? 2. Read Mark 2:15-17. What happened after Levi ...

Luke 7:36-50 Key Verse: 7:50, “And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” There's a big difference between knowing about someone and knowing someone. Knowing about someone means you've got the facts. You know their name, their reputation, maybe their LinkedIn profile. But it's all from a distance. It's like knowing about a celebrity. Knowing someone? That's up close and personal. That's relationship territory. Now, in this passage we get introduced to two very different people. First, there's Simon the Pharisee. He is accomplished, respected, a certified pillar of society. The kind of guy ...

Questions (John 3:16-21) "The very nature of God is extravagance. Lavish extravagance to an extraordinary degree is the characteristic of God, never economy. Grace is the over­flowing favor of God. Imagine a man who is in love being economical" Oswald Chambers ...