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The Truth About Jesus’ Dysfunctional Family

The story behind the book:

^{Matthew 9:9-13, Luke 5:27-32, Mark 2:13-17}

Matthew will try to convince us that Jesus needs to be our:

/ : The that will lead us to .

: Our and .

: Not just for this , but for the to come.

• P.S. We only need a for something we can’t do .

All three of these only work if there is .

A very twisted family tree:

^{Matthew 1:1-17}

How Easter becomes more than just a holiday:

My does not have to define me.

My own and do not have to define me.

Surrender starts when we truly realize who , and who . It is a mindset, not a decision.

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WARM UP

1. This week, we saw a list of names in the family line of Jesus in Matthew 1. If you could build your dream family tree with any two names from history, who would you want as an ancestor, and why?
   
   
2. We kicked off our series in the Book of Matthew, titled “The Art of Surrender.” When you hear the word “surrender,” what’s the very first thing that comes to mind—whether serious, funny, or random?
   
   
3. Was there anything in this weekend’s message that surprised you, challenged you, or just stuck with you?
   
   

KNOW IT

Paul and Matthew are two great examples from the Bible of what it looks like to fully surrender to God—but their stories are really different. Let’s take a look at what they have in common and how their experiences with Jesus were unique. Read Philippians 3:3–10 (Paul) and Luke 5:27–32 (Matthew).

1. What does surrender look like in Paul and Matthew’s stories based on their different backgrounds? What did they risk or give up by following Jesus, and what did they gain?
   
   
2. How might someone who doesn’t follow Jesus view Paul and Matthew’s surrender?
   
   

SHARE IT

1. In this series, we’ll discover why surrendering to Jesus is not the last option, but the best option. If someone asked you why surrendering to Jesus is worth it, what would you say?
   
   
2. What in your life was a significant moment or thing that you had to surrender to Jesus, and what was the impact?
   
   
3. Jesus’ family tree includes people with messy pasts and broken stories. How does that shape the way you see yourself being in Jesus’ family? How does this help you respond to others who feel they are too far gone, stuck, or unworthy?
   
   

LIVE IT

1. Matthew was someone most people had written off, but Jesus saw purpose in him. Is there someone in your life who others overlook, avoid, or judge—someone God might be calling you to love or reach out to?

Action Step: Will you commit to praying for them this week, and maybe take a small step to connect or encourage them?

2. If Jesus is King, that means He gets to lead—every area, every decision, every aspect of our lives. How might God’s kingship challenge the way you make choices this week? Is there a decision or habit you need to surrender to His rule?