Research shows that parents are the single most influential factor in a child's faith. 82% of kids whose parents talk about and practice faith at home go on to follow Jesus as adults — compared to 36% whose parents simply bring them to church. Alabaster Kids is one hour a week. You have the rest. We want to help you make the most of it. Try these over dinner one night, spread across morning breakfasts, or return to them on the go in the car this week.

Weekly Scripture Passage: Mark 2:13–17
Jesus Comes for Those Who Need Him

Jesus calls Levi — a tax collector everyone avoided — and that night ends up at a table full of outsiders. When the religious leaders complain, Jesus says he didn't come for people who think they're fine. He came for people who know they need him.

Table Questions

1. What does this story tell you about the kind of person Jesus is?

2. Is there a part of your life you're afraid Jesus wouldn't want to sit with?

3. Who in your life needs someone to love and welcome them this week?

(Consider pairing these questions with the Up, Down, In, Out examen from our cohorts.)