Matthew 4:12-25 (April 23, 2023)

TODAY:

Go Time!

BIG IDEA:

To be a Christian means we completely follow Jesus.

SCRIPTURES:

Matthew 4:12-25, 11:28-30, Jer 16:16-18, Amos 4:2, Jn 1:42, Gal 5:1

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: How is Christianity, following Jesus & discipleship watered down in our

culture?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple

who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational

mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from

just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)…

Q: Read Matthew 4:17 & 19. How has or is Jesus calling you to repent & follow

Him? Have you answered those calls? What does that look like in your life?

Q: How is casual church attendance different from Jesus’ call to follow Him &

join in with what He’s doing?

Q: How can both “being a disciple costs us everything” & “Jesus’ yoke is easy,

kind & light” be true?

Connect with Others (IN)…

Q: What does the statement “every disciple is a disciple-maker” look like in

your life?

Q: What are some costs of non-discipleship?

Connect with the World (OUT)…

Q: How is following Jesus both “come & see” AND “go & tell”?

Q: What does the Good News look like in the lives of the people around you?