Jesus for Outsiders Reading Guide
Ask the Holy Spirit to give you revelation, wisdom, and insight into what you read.  Read each scripture through slowly and meditatively, picturing yourself within the scene.  What do you learn about Jesus?  How is he asking you to respond?

Week of February 8, 2026

• Sermon Focus: Luke 5:27-32, Jesus loves the sinners
• Small Groups: Luke 5:1-11, Jesus calls his first disciples
• Individual Reading: Luke 5:17-26, Jesus and the Paralyzed Man

Week of February 15, 2026

• Sermon Focus: Luke 5:12-16, Jesus loves the outcasts
• Small Groups: Luke 5:33-39, Jesus Questioned about Fasting
• Individual Reading: Luke 6:1-11, Jesus Lord of the Sabbath

Week of February 22, 2026

• Sermon Focus: Luke 6:17-19, Jesus loves the crowds
• Small Groups: Luke 6:17-26, Blessings and Woes
• Individual Reading: Luke 6:12-16, The Twelve Apostles

Week of March 1, 2026

• Church Outside the Box: Prayer Ministry Training
• Small Groups: Luke 6:37-42, Judging Others
• Individual Reading: Luke 6:43-45, A Tree and Its Fruit

Week of March 8, 2026
Sermon Focus: Luke 6:27-36, Love for enemies
Small Groups: Luke 6:27-36, Love for enemies
Individual Reading: Luke 6:46-49, The Wise and Foolish Builders

Week of March 15, 2026

• Sermon Focus: Luke 7:1-10, Jesus loves the sick
• Small Groups: Luke 7:11-16, Jesus raises the Widow’s Son
• Individual Reading: Luke 7: 18-34, Jesus and John

Week of March 22, 2026

• Sermon Focus: Luke 8:26-39, Jesus loves the demonized
• Small Groups: Luke 8:40-56, Jesus raises the dead and heals the sick
• Individual Reading: Luke 8:19-21, Jesus Mother and Brothers