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Q: Who are the “lepers,” the outcasts, in your circle of influence? [Let people engage]

• Is there one person among your children that no one likes?
• Who is the one parent that’s so obnoxious that on one wants to be around him/her?
• Who is the one relative that everyone avoids when they walk into a room?
• Who is the one person in your workplace that is ignored or talked badly about behind their back?

Q: What are the WAYS that Jesus embraced the leper? [Let people engage]

• Jesus chose compassion toward the leper
• Jesus was willing to touch the “untouchable”
• Jesus unconditionally loved the leper and willingly showed mercy

Q: What do YOU need Jesus to touch today? [Let people engage]

• Does He need to touch your heart that you might learn to love a leper this week?
• Does He need to touch any spiritual leprosy? If yes, hear Jesus say, “I am willing. Be cleansed!” He yearns to touch us today where ever we need spiritual cleansing.