Mission to the Needy
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Leading Question: Is it possible to hurt the needy while trying to help? And who are the needy? Scripture Focus: Deuteronomy 10:19; Leviticus 23:22; Matthew 25:34-40; Luke 4:17-19, 5:17-26 The Big Idea: Followers of Jesus should actually follow Jesus. He ministered to people’s need—whatever that need was. We should do our best to do the same. Discussion Questions: Few of us would argue with the idea that followers of Jesus should “help” the needy. But this belief can actually lead to some problems. Who are the needy? Should a Christian take a triage approach to the needs of the world and focus ...
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