We've all probably experienced a situation during which we feared others would reject us. Maybe we sense God asking us to reach out to someone those in our close social circle dislikes or holds strong negative feelings against. Or, perhaps we fear someone will reject us because of our faith in Christ. Jesus and the disciples experienced rejection as well, but they also experienced something that helped take the sting out of rejection–intimacy with God the Father.
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Discussion Questions:
- What resonated with you most in this episode?
- When was the last time you worried or struggled with what others thought about your choices, thoughts, actions, or beliefs?
- How has fear of rejection hindered your obedience?
- How has fear of rejection hindered your ability to love others freely?
- When you put yourself in this story (Luke 5:29-32), who do you most relate to? (Disciples, Pharisees, tax collectors) Why?
- How might it help to remember that God will never reject you?
- What is one action step God might be asking you to take after having listened to this episode?
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