Pastor Matt talked about how Jesus calls his disciples to live out the kingdom of God over the course of their lives - to be the message of hope in this world.
MY STORY
What types of long-term commitments have you made in your life?
WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO HEAR?
"[Jesus] called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him." (Matthew 10:1-4)
What were the names of the 12 apostles? What designations are given to some of them?
Like Moses, Jesus is building up the people of God. The first step of this monumental task was choosing and appointing disciples.
How does Jesus choose disciples today?
How were you chosen to be a disciple?
What does God want us to hear? Based on the passage and the questions above, what "takeaways" do you think God has revealed to you?
WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO DO?
Pastor Matt said, "When God came into this world as flesh and called his disciples, he did not call the Religious Elite. He did not call the Pharisees. He called the plain, simple, not good enough people, who had been passed over in life."
How would you describe yourself as a disciple?
If Jesus were to give you a designation as a disciple, something that describes what you do for him, what would it be?
How does true discipleship play itself out over a lifetime?
What does God want us to do? Flowing out of our reading and interpretation, what action does this passage or the Spirit's leading, call us to?
WHAT DOES GOD WANT ME TO DO?
Pastor Matt asked, "We all have the same decision to make - will you say yes, to Jesus's call to follow me all of your life?"
How has this decision played itself out over the course of your life?
Using the designation as His disciple (that Jesus might give to you), again, something that reflects what you were gifted to do, describe how has that lifetime role played itself out over the last month.
How can you take that giftedness to "the next level" for the rest of the year that remains?
What are some specifics ways you can come along side one or two believers at Crossroads as they live out their lifetime, Spirit-appointed roles in the Kingdom?
What does God want ME to do? What is the personal application and action step God is calling you, personally, toward?
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