Levi Called & Jesus Criticized

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Luke 5:27-32

[27] After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, “Follow me.” [28] And leaving everything, he rose and followed him.

[29] 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. [30] And the Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” [31] And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. [32] I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”


DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. 
 How have you seen the world try to overshadow or replace the glory of Christ at Christmas? What practical things can we do to keep him central?
2.   Who were the tax collectors in Jesus’ day? Why was Jesus’ calling of Levi unexpected?
3.   What do we learn about discipleship from Levi’s response? How do you find it convicting as you think about your walk with the Lord?
4.   What does this passage reveal about the Pharisees and their scribes? How does 18:9-14 provide a helpful commentary?
5.   As you reflect on the attitude of the Pharisees towards themselves and other people, how have you seen this show up in yourself?
6.   How does this narrative raise your affections for Christ? What does it communicate about repentance?

References:
Luke 2:10-11; 1 Timothy 1:15; Luke 6:13; 5:1-11; 3:12; 19:2, 8; Matthew 27:18; 9:13; Luke 18:9-14; 3:8.
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