Sermon Outline:

1: I will be fine with/without Jesus (12:49-53).

2. I have more pressing things to attend to (12:54-56).

3. I still have time to decide (12:57-59). 

4. I’m not as bad as some people (13:1-5). 

5. I can wait to get serious about faith (13:6-9).

1: Jesus is __________.

Discussion:

• Which of the 5 lies do you find yourself most tempted to believe? Which aspect of Jesus’ teaching did you find most compelling?
• Why do we all seem to find repentance so difficult? How does Jesus’ teaching help make it easier?
• How does this passage encourage you to share the Good News with your neighbor?