This week we look at a series of stories of Jesus calling individuals to faith and following from Luke 5 and 6.
SERMON OUTLINE
Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:31-32)
Caught and Catching (Luke 5:1-11)
- The ignorant authority
- The ordinary extraordinary
- The commission
Healed and Healing (Luke 5:27-32)
- The abrupt appointment
- A banquet of outcasts
- The declaration
Called and Calling (Luke 5:11, 28; 6:12-16)
- Leaving
- Following
- Going
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- We continue the series “Jesus on the Move” by looking at a series of stories about calling in Luke 5 and 6. Before we start ask God to speak to you from His Word.
- Read Luke 5:1-11 aloud. Jesus is by the Sea of Galilee (another name is ‘Lake of Gennesaret’) by Capernaum teaching a crowd the word of God from the boat of Simon Peter. What does
- Jesus ask Simon to do and why is this odd according to Simon’s response?
- What happens in 5:6-7 and what does it tell us about Jesus?
- Why does Simon respond the way he does and what does Jesus ask him to do? How does the event in boat relate to the work Jesus asks of Simon Peter?
- Now read Luke 5:27-32 aloud. Jesus visits the low-level taxman, Levi (also known as Matthew), and invites him to become a disciple. Why might this be shocking?
- Levi throws a party in Jesus’ honor and invites all his sinful friends. Why are some of the religious leaders upset with Jesus about this (5:30)?
- Jesus responds with a bold declaration about His life and mission in 5:31-32. What is the point of what Jesus is saying here?
- Why do you think religious people sometimes miss the point of Jesus’ mission?
- Now read the third episode, Luke 6:12-16, aloud. Here Jesus is calling a select group from within the large crowd of disciples to a specific role and purpose. What is it? Why is this important for Jesus?
- The life with Jesus is a journey of discipleship with defining moments along the way. What are 1 or 2 defining moments in your own journey with Jesus?
- What is one way God is calling you into a deeper life with Him through this study? If you are with a small group, discuss that with one another and pray for one another. If you are studying on your own, write it down and share it with someone.