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Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18

We exist to help people become fully engaged followers of Jesus.

A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: “See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere. Mark 1:40-45

Jesus was indignant. Mark 1:41

3 Lessons for Going out:

1. Recognition

2. Response

He reached out his hand and touched the man. Mark 1:41

3. Risk

Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Mark 1:45

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

But when Peter came to Antioch, I had to oppose him to his face, for what he did was very wrong. When he first arrived, he ate with the Gentile believers, who were not circumcised. But afterward, when some friends of James came, Peter wouldn’t eat with the Gentiles anymore. He was afraid of criticism from these people who insisted on the necessity of circumcision. As a result, other Jewish believers followed Peter’s hypocrisy, and even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy. Galatians 2:11-13 NLT

1. Familiarity Breeds Comfort.

2. Fear keeps us captive.

3. Inertia is a powerful force.

4. Don’t have to wait till you’re perfect.

Discussion Questions:

What’s something you used to think was totally normal until you went

to someone else’s house and realized… nope, that’s just my family?

How can being an “insider” in church become a spiritual danger?

Have you ever caught yourself “blocking traffic” spiritually

comfortable but not moving?

When Jesus saw the leper, He didn’t just notice, He felt. What’s

something happening around you right now that stirs emotions?

How do you personally fight the pull toward comfort or routine faith?

Jesus risked His reputation and comfort for people on the outside.

What “risk” might obedience to God look like for you right now?

What step could you take this week to move

from spectator to servant?

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