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?