The Least Likely

Is there someone you think would never respond positively to the gospel? Join us and our guest Jennifer Greer as we explore if Jesus was playing a form of the "Most Likely/Least Likely To . . ." game in Luke 17 to show us we can never guess who is the most/least likely to receive Him.

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.”

Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Story of Dan Week 1
• The Story of Dan Week 2
• How to Read the Bible in Its Ancient Context | Baker Academic

Listen:

• The Untouchable
• The Woman at the Well

Read:

• When the Good News Includes Our Enemy - Luke 10:27–37
• Samaria & the Israelites: The Good Land Goes Bad

Watch:

• Samaria: The Good Land (The Holy Land)
• Love Others Like Jesus Does (John 13:34-35)