Love in Action: Episode 1 - Lepers No More
Speaker: Mike Sciarra Series: Love in Action Topic: Matthew: Following The King Passage: Matthew 8:1–8:4
Love in Action: Episode 1 - Lepers No More (Matthew 8:1-4)
"Jesus, "went to all the wrong parties (Luke 15:2) and missed all the right funerals (Matt. 8:22). He ate when He was supposed to fast (Mark 2:18), came to dinner with unwashed hands (Mark 7:2-3), and once at table gave His attention to all the wrong people (Luke 7:36-50). He let His men eat free-standing grain with abandon, in broad daylight on the Sabbath (Matt. 12:1). He made a scene in the temple. His own mother was embarrassed (Mark 3:20-21)". -Andree Seu
Discussion Questions:
- Who would you consider to be modern day social outcasts? Why?
- In what ways do you find yourself shying away from these people?
- In what ways do you see yourself as someone who is shunned by others?
- According to our passage, how did Jesus deal with the leper who was socially rejected? Why was it important for Jesus to reach out and touch this man?
- What keeps us from reaching out to others?
- What keeps you from allowing Jesus to reach out and touch you?
other sermons in this series
Mar 14
2010
Love in Action: Episode 4 - Jesus, Faithful in the Storm
Speaker: Mike Sciarra Passage: Matthew 8:23–8:27 Series: Love in Action
Feb 28
2010
Love in Action: Episode 3 - Loving to Serve
Speaker: Mike Sciarra Passage: Matthew 8:14–8:17 Series: Love in Action
Feb 21
2010
Love in Action: Episode 2 - Soldier, Servants, and Sons
Speaker: Mike Sciarra Passage: Matthew 8:5–8:13 Series: Love in Action