JESUS CALLS LEVI

Luke 5:27-32

Key Verse: 5:27

Read verses 27-28. After going out, who did Jesus see? How were tax collectors regarded by the Israelites?  By the Romans? Why? How did someone become a tax collector in those days? Why might a man become a tax collector? What does this reveal about Levi's values and his inner life? (James 1:15; 3:13-17)

What did Jesus say to Levi? What is the historical meaning of the name Levi?  How was Jesus' view of Levi different from others? How could Jesus have hope for such a selfish man? Read verse 27 again. What did Jesus mean when He told Levi, "Follow Me"? (Rev 3:20) What did it mean to the outcast Levi? 

Read verses 28-29.  How did Levi respond?  What did he lose? What did he gain? How could Levi respond so quickly to Jesus’ invitation?  How was his life turned around by this decision? (Ro 13:13-14) What did the banquet reveal about his changed life?

Read verses 30-32. Why did the Pharisees complain to Jesus' disciples? What does this reveal about them? (Mat. 23:13-15) How did Jesus reply to their complaint? What does this reveal about Jesus? What does it mean to repent?

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