October 22, 2011

The Strong Challenge - Day 5

Play Challenge #5 - Meet Jesus At The Party

Interesting title, but today's I was challenged with spending 15 minutes reading some Scripture passages and reflecting on them, specifically looking at the character of Jesus. So here we go...

  • Jesus was a family guy (vs.1)
  • Jesus gives the best of everything (vs.10)
Mark 2:13-17
  • Sometimes Jesus picks what we see as the most inopportune time to call a disciple (vs.14)
  • Jesus made the most of every opportunity (vs.13)
  • Jesus attended the best parties (vs.15)
  • Jesus knew His purpose/calling and did not care what others thought as He pursued it (vs.16-17).
Luke 7:34-35
  • People had some bad things to say about Jesus because of His who He hung out with and where He did ministry (vs. 34)
  • BUT...Jesus lived right, set an example, and still loved on those people anyway; therefore showing wisdom (vs.35)
Final thoughts- It is not a sin to have fun, go to parties, or be around people who do not know Jesus. In fact, this is what we should be doing!

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