Leading Question: Is it possible to hurt the needy while trying to help? And who are the needy?

Scripture Focus: Deuteronomy 10:19; Leviticus 23:22; Matthew 25:34-40; Luke 4:17-19, 5:17-26

The Big Idea: Followers of Jesus should actually follow Jesus. He ministered to people’s need—whatever that need was. We should do our best to do the same.

Discussion Questions:

Few of us would argue with the idea that followers of Jesus should “help” the needy. But this belief can actually lead to some problems.

Who are the needy?

Should a Christian take a triage approach to the needs of the world and focus ...