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Courage is stepping out and doing the right thing in the face of danger or difficulty. Courage is a prerequisite for seeing God unleash His supernatural power in your life. The question is how do you actually get courage?

Six barriers to experiencing breakthrough

1. Our TRADITIONS. -Mark 7:1-23
2. Our UNWORTHINESS. -Mark 7:24-30
3. Our DEAFNESS. -Mark 7:31-37
4. Our LACK OF RESOURCES. -Mark 8:1-21
5. Our BLINDNESS. -Mark 8:22-26
6. Our SELF INTEREST. -Mark 8:27-38

Analysis

• Who experienced supernatural breakthroughs of God’s power? Who didn’t?
• What did each group do?
• What lessons did Jesus want His disciples (and us) to learn about Him, themselves, and “stepping out?”

Jesus teaches us that “looking up” is the secret to “stepping out.” -Mark 8:17–9:29

Analysis

1. Fear keeps us from “STEPPING OUT” to unleash God’s power into impossible situations.
2. “Stepping out” requires COURAGE; the power to act despite our fears.
3. Courage demands FAITH that God will do what He has promised.
4. Faith is the result of seeing Jesus UP CLOSE and for who He is.
5. Prayer is God’s INVITATION to see Jesus “up close” and believe He will do the impossible for you.
6. Fasting is choosing to remove whatever DISTRACTS us from seeing and experiencing Jesus for who He is.

Assignment:

• Set aside 5 minutes each day this week for adoration and praise with thanksgiving for who God is and what He has done for you.

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