Matthew 4:18-22

John 10:3-4

Big Idea: The Voice of Jesus is Calling - it’s time to follow Him.

1. Jesus is Calling

John 10:27

The call to follow Jesus = A call to trust.

2. Am I Responding?

Luke 9:23

Matthew 4:18-20

• Jesus doesn’t try to convince 

• Jesus doesn’t give promises of what is ahead for them.

• Jesus doesn’t give clear answers to what that will look like. 

• Jesus only says to follow…

Obedience - where our faith meets reality

Matthew 16:24-26

What does “Follow Me” mean?

• Our values morph as we follow Jesus.

• Our decision-making transforms as we say yes to Jesus.

• Our compass shifts direction.

Response:

• Develop discerning ears to hear the voice of Jesus

• Establish the pattern of saying ‘yes’ to God

• Prioritize showing Christ to your oikos that have yet to follow Jesus

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)