Read Mark 1:40-42
DISCUSSION:
Discuss the significance of Jesus touching this man.
Today who are the categories of people considered "untouchable" or "unclean by society?
What does Jesus' example with the leper teach us about relating to "unclean" people?
Who might God invite you to move towards?
"A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. 'If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,' he said." Mark 1:40
DISCUSSION:
How can you relate to this man's statement, "If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean."?
Read Mark 2:13-17
DISCUSSION:
Why would this have been as shocking as when Jesus touched physically "unclean" people?
The Pharisees avoided those they considered "unclean". Jesus got involved with those that the religious considered "unclean".
Jesus got involved with outcasts but never condoned their sin. He moved towards the broken the sinners and the hurting
The enemy will take your brokenness and twist it into shaming accusations. These are lies from the pit of hell:
You are too ________________
You will never _______________
You will always _________________
You are an image bearer of the Most High God. This is truth. You are worth God seeking and even chasing down.
DISCUSSION:
What distortion has the enemy spoken to you?
How can you combat these lies?
Before I could be rescued, I had to realize I was stranded.
Lecrae
Reflect
What role does community play in helping us navigate life between avoidance and involvement?