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July 21, 2024

Who Needs a Doctor?

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It Had To Be Said

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Luke 5:27-32

After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything, he rose and followed him.

And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and others reclining at table with them. And the Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.

Main Idea

Jesus calls sinners because the sick need a doctor

Outline

If you are a sinner, go to Jesus!
We are all sinners, worse than sick
Expect to see sick people around the doctor
Jesus alone is the true physician that saves.
Jesus is the doctor, not me or you
Jesus is the God-man who saves sinners by dying in their place

Pre-Questions

What are some common reasons people visit a doctor? How do these reasons relate to seeking help for spiritual issues?

Before diving into the passage, consider: How do you usually respond when you realize you need help, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual?

Discussion Questions

What is the main point Jesus is making in Luke 5:27-32?

Why does Jesus compare sinners to the sick needing a doctor?

In what ways do you relate to the idea of being spiritually sick?

How have you experienced Jesus as your spiritual physician?

How can our group better support each other in recognizing our need for Jesus?

What practical steps can we take to welcome and support those who are seeking spiritual healing?

How can we extend the message of Jesus being the ultimate physician to our broader community?

What challenges might we face in reaching out to those who don't see their need for Jesus?

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