Episode The Least Likely
Is Jesus playing the "Most Likely/Least Likely To..." game in Luke 17 to show we can never guess who is the most/least likely to respond to the Gospel? Check out what our guest Jennifer Greer thinks.
Chapter 1
Ever played the “Least or Most Likely” game? Well, the Discover the Word group plays a few quick rounds of the game with guest Jennifer Greer to begin a study she’ll lead called “The Least Likely.” And then stick around to discover how Jesus seems to be playing the game in the story of the ten lepers who He healed in Luke 17.
Chapter 2
Have you ever felt God asking you to step out in faith? How did you respond? Well, in this Discover the Word conversation, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry, along with their guest Jennifer Greer, continue a study called “The Least Likely” by talking about the leap of faith Jesus asked the ten lepers to take in Luke 17. Discover why their actions truly were remarkable.
Chapter 3
Have you ever wondered why only one of the ten men with leprosy that Jesus healed in Luke 17 returned to thank Him? Well, be part of the Discover the Word group with Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, Rasool Berry, and guest Jennifer Greer as they continue their insightful Bible study called “The Least Likely.” Grab your seat at the table and discover why the one grateful leper who returned was probably the least likely to come back!
Chapter 4
Ever use words that only your family or close friends would understand? It’s kind of your own “insider” language. Well, in this episode of Discover the Word, the group and their guest Jennifer Greer pick up their fascinating conversation in “The Least Likely” series. Pull up your chair and discover the significance of a specific word Jesus uses to describe the one leper who returned to thank Him. It’s one of those “insider” words that we need help with.
Chapter 5
Ever notice how often there are multiple layers to Jesus’ teachings and miracles? So, what really happened when the one healed leper returned to thank Jesus? Be part of the Discover the Word group with Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry, along with their guest for this study, Jennifer Greer, to wrap up their great discussion called “The Least Likely.” Listen in to discover that even the least likely to worship is welcomed by Jesus.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
The “Most Likely/Least Likely To . . .” game is a fun icebreaker activity in which players guess which group member is most likely or least likely to do something. Have you ever played this game? As we read Luke 17 and ponder the deeper meaning behind the 10 leprous men being healed, we discover that Jesus likes to surprise us when it comes to who is most likely/least likely to respond to the gospel. How can we, like Jesus, welcome those who seem like the least likely to receive Him?
Reflect
- Why was it so significant that Jesus was traveling between Jerusalem and Samaria in Luke 17:11–13?
- Why did Jesus instruct the men to go to the priests after being healed in Luke 17:14?
- How does knowing that it was the Samaritan man who returned to worship Jesus in Luke 17:15–16 help remind you that Jesus welcomes the ones who may seem like the least likely to respond to Him?
- What did Jesus say made the Samaritan man well in Luke 17:17–19?
- After reading about the Samaritan man in Luke 17, who was the only one to return and praise God, how does that inspire you to reach out to people who are far from Jesus? What could your next step toward reaching out to the least likely with the love of Jesus look like?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear God, thank You for calling me to follow You even when I seemed like the least likely to respond. Help me to remain grateful that you saved, redeemed, and cleansed me. Help me to reach out to those who may seem like the least likely to follow You.”
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