Start the Party (Study Guide)
“Start the Party”
Sermon Study Guide for June 30, 2024
Scripture: Luke 5:27-32
parties…
1. Matthew, the Traitor
“Follow me”
2. The Two Groups
a. Inside the house
b. Outside the house
Jesus redefines ________________________
The self-righteous…
3. A Matthew Party
Bottom line: Jesus is _________________________
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- What is your favorite kind of party? What would be an ideal party that you would really love to attend?
- How do you think most people reacted to Matthew? How do you think the other disciples reacted to him being included in their group?
- To whom do you relate the most in this story: Matthew’s friends, the disciples, or the Pharisees? Why do you say that?
- Why does Jesus equate being outside the kingdom as being “sick” and needing a doctor?
- In what way(s) does Jesus redefine who is welcome at the table? Do we follow his redefinition? Why or why not?
- How will you choose to live out this week’s bottom line?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Matthew 9:9-13
Tuesday - John 14:1-7
Wednesday - Luke 7:11-17
Thursday - Luke 7:36-50
Friday - Luke 9:37-43
Saturday - Matthew 22:1-14
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: Jesus loves to welcome the outcast. Do we?
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