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Luke 5:27-28

Later, as Jesus left the town, he saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at his tax collector’s booth. “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Levi got up, left everything, and followed him.

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Bet Sefer (6-10 years old)

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Bet Sefer (6-10 years old)

Bet Talmud (10-14 years)

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Bet Sefer (6-10 years old)

Bet Talmud (10-14 years)

Bet Midrash (14 years old - early adulthood)

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Acts 4:13

The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.

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Tax Collector’s were considered:

Traitors

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Tax Collector’s were considered:

Traitors

Robbers

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Tax Collector’s were considered:

Traitors

Robbers

Hated

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Luke 5:29-30

Later, Levi held a banquet in his home with Jesus as the guest of honor. Many of Levi’s fellow tax collectors and other guests also ate with them. But the Pharisees and their teachers of religious law complained bitterly to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with such scum?”

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Luke 5:31-32

Jesus answered them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.”

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Luke 5:31

“…Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.

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Matthew’s Risk Factor:

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Matthew’s Risk Factor:

1. He turns from his sin – (Risk) requires him to give up his income and wealth.

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Matthew’s Risk Factor:

1. He turns from his sin

2. He follows Jesus – (Risk) Rome wont take him back.

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Matthew’s Risk Factor:

1. He turns from his sin

2. He follows Jesus

3. He joins Jesus’ small group – (Risk) “Will the other followers accept me?”

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Matthew’s Risk Factor:

1. He turns from his sin

2. He follows Jesus

3. He joins Jesus’ small group

4. He remembers his old friends – (Risk) at the risk of ridicule.

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Matthew’s Risk Factor:

1. He turns from his sin

2. He follows Jesus

3. He joins Jesus’ small group

4. He remembers his old friends

5. Introduces his friends to Jesus –allows his heart to be broken for his friends and pays for them to meet each other. (He makes a financial sacrifice)

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My Next Step: (Connection Card)

1. Sign up to be a part of the Neighborhood Prayer Walk on Sunday, March 22.

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My Next Step: (Connection Card)

1. Sign up to be a part of the Neighborhood Prayer Walk on Sunday, March 22.

• Lunch provided @ 12:30pm

• Prayer Walk @ 1pm

• If you’re planning to attend, please RSVP on your Connection Card

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My Next Step: (Connection Card)

1. Sign up to be a part of the Neighborhood Prayer Walk on Sunday, March 22.

2. Pray for 3-5 people in your life that need Jesus in their life on a daily basis.

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My Next Step: (Connection Card)

1. Sign up to be a part of the Neighborhood Prayer Walk on Sunday, March 22.

2. Pray for 3-5 people in your life that need Jesus in their life on a daily basis.

• Invite them to come with you on Resurrection Sunday, April 5th.

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My Next Step: (Connection Card)

1. Sign up to be a part of the Neighborhood Prayer Walk on Sunday, March 22.

2. Pray for 3-5 people in your life that need Jesus in their life on a daily basis.

3. Take a risk and have a spiritual conversation.

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My Next Step: (Connection Card)

1. Sign up to be a part of the Neighborhood Prayer Walk on Sunday, March 22.

2. Pray for 3-5 people in your life that need Jesus in their life on a daily basis.

3. Take a risk and have a spiritual conversation.

• Learn their story.

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My Next Step: (Connection Card)

1. Sign up to be a part of the Neighborhood Prayer Walk on Sunday, March 22.

2. Pray for 3-5 people in your life that need Jesus in their life on a daily basis.

3. Take a risk and have a spiritual conversation.

• Learn their story.

• Share your story about your life before and after Christ.

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My Next Step: (Connection Card)

1. Sign up to be a part of the Neighborhood Prayer Walk on Sunday, March 22.

2. Pray for 3-5 people in your life that need Jesus in their life on a daily basis.

3. Take a risk and have a spiritual conversation.

4. Read the book “Just Walk Across the Room” - Bill Hybels

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