Luke 5:27
After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. "Follow Me," He told him,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 5:27?

2. How does Jesus calling Levi in Luke 5:27 demonstrate His grace and mercy?

3. What can we learn from Levi's immediate response to "Follow Me"?

4. How does Levi's calling relate to Matthew 9:9 and discipleship?

5. In what ways can we follow Jesus' example in reaching out to sinners?

6. How can we prioritize obedience to Jesus in our daily lives like Levi?

7. Why did Jesus choose a tax collector like Levi in Luke 5:27?

8. What does Jesus calling Levi reveal about His mission?

9. How does Luke 5:27 challenge societal norms of Jesus' time?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 5?

11. Who is the author of the Book of Matthew?

12. Matthew 9:9: Is there any historical evidence that a tax collector named Matthew abruptly abandoned his profession to follow Jesus?

13. Mark 2:14 – Given the uncertainty around “Levi” and “Matthew,” could this naming discrepancy indicate a historical or textual inconsistency?

14. What does being called by God mean?
Discussion Questions
1. What does Levi's profession as a tax collector tell us about the type of people Jesus calls to follow Him?

2. How does Levi's response to Jesus' call challenge us in our own walk with Christ?

3. In what ways can we identify "tax booths" in our lives that we need to leave behind to follow Jesus more closely?

4. How does the calling of Levi encourage us to view others who might be marginalized or despised in society?

5. Reflect on a time when you felt called by Jesus to make a significant change in your life. How did you respond, and what was the outcome?1. How does the miraculous catch of fish demonstrate the divine power of Jesus, and how does it impact Simon Peter and his companions?

2. What can we learn from the leper's approach to Jesus, and Jesus' response to him?

3. In the healing of the paralytic, how does Jesus demonstrate His authority to forgive sins?

4. How does Jesus' call and interaction with Levi challenge the societal and religious norms of the time?

5. What does Jesus' response to the question about fasting reveal about the nature of His mission?

6. How does Jesus' response to the Pharisees regarding his association with sinners challenge our own attitudes towards marginalized or stigmatized individuals?

7. How does the parable of the new cloth and the old garment inform our understanding of the relationship between Jesus' message and the Old Testament law?

8. What are the implications of Jesus' call to "catch people" for our understanding of discipleship?

9. How does the faith of the paralytic's friends contribute to his healing, and what does this teach us about intercessory prayer?

10. What does Jesus' instruction to the healed leper to follow the Mosaic law tell us about His respect for established religious practices?

11. How does Jesus' interaction with Levi challenge us to examine our own prejudices and preconceptions?

12. How do the miracles in this chapter affirm Jesus' divine authority?

13. In the light of the calling of Simon Peter, James, John, and Levi, how should we respond to Jesus' call in our lives?

14. How do Jesus' actions and teachings in this chapter redefine religious and social norms?

15. How does Jesus' response to the Pharisees' criticism provide guidance on dealing with criticism or misunderstanding in our lives?

16. What insights does Jesus' answer to the question about fasting provide for our spiritual disciplines?

17. How does the healing of the leper and the paralytic inspire us to approach Jesus in faith, regardless of our circumstances?

18. What does the calling of the first disciples and Levi teach us about Jesus' inclusive invitation to follow Him?

19. How can the stories and teachings in this chapter help us better understand and share the gospel with others?

20. How does Jesus' response to the criticism of His associations inform our interaction with different groups of people today?

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