DISCUSSION QUESTIONSChoose the questions for your group; no pressure to use all of them.Jeff started with FOMO (fear of missing out – you like spending time with people) vs. JOMO (joy of missing out – you like time to yourself). Which one do you most identify with, and why?Have you ever been in a group where one person didn’t really seem to fit in? How did the group treat this person? If you found yourself in that situation again, what might you do differently?Read Matthew 9:9-13. Why do you think Jesus’ invitation to Matthew was so shocking to people in his day? Jesus called Matthew while he was still sitting at the tax booth, in the middle of his sin, which reflects the fact that Jesus’ call is always “Come as you are, not clean up first.” Why do you think that’s so hard for people to accept? In what ways have you personally experienced Jesus inviting you “as you are”?Matthew’s first move was to invite his friends to a party with Jesus. Why do you think he did that?Who in your life needs to “bump into Jesus,” and how might you create space for that?Reread Matthew 9:11. The Pharisees were offended that Jesus would eat with “sinners,” and Jeff warned about becoming “accidental Pharisees.” What are some ways Christians today might slip into that mindset without realizing it?Reread Matthew 9:12-13. Jeff described church as more like a “sinner party” or a “recovery group.” How does that picture challenge or encourage you? Which of the three implications of the gospel (the gospel is for everyone, the gospel is offensive, the gospel is transformative) stood out most to you, and why? If Jesus walked up to you today and said, “Follow me,” what step would that look like for you right now? Take turns completing this prayer together, “Jesus, thank you for inviting me just as I am, and help me to follow you this week by…”VERSE TO MEDITATE ON AND MEMORIZE THIS WEEK: When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” (Matthew 9:12) PUT IT INTO PRACTICE (BETWEEN MEETINGS) Meditate daily. Each day this week, read or recite Matthew 9:9-13, and pray about the following question: What might Jesus want me to learn from him?Come as you are. Spend a few minutes each day honestly telling God where you feel weak, broken, or unworthy. Instead of hiding, bring it into the light.Name and let go of self-righteousness. When you catch yourself comparing, judging, or feeling superior, stop and pray: “Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner too.” Invite someone to the table. Like Matthew did, think of one person you can invite into your life this week, over coffee, a meal, or even church. Create space for them to “bump into Jesus.” Celebrate grace in community. Share your story of how Jesus met you “as you were” with someone this week. Keep the focus on his grace, not your resume. Practice mercy over sacrifice. Look for a small, practical way each day to show mercy, (whether forgiving, encouraging, or serving) rather than just “checking the box” of religious activity.