SOMEHOW, WE BELIEVE THE WILL OF GOD SHOULD ALWAYS BE LED BY OUR PREFERENCES AND LIKES.

IN FACT, WE BELIEVE THAT WORK SHOULD ALWAYS BE SOMETHING THAT WE LOVE.

IT’S NOT ABOUT AN OCCUPATION BUT CHARACTER.

MATTHEW 28:18-20

DISCIPLESHIP WAS A LIFE OF COMPLETE UNDENIABLE SUBMISSION.

BEING A DISCIPLE IS NOT ABOUT OUR EXPRESSED INDEPENDENCE, BUT OUR FAITH EXPRESSED THROUGH SUBMISSIVE OBEDIENCE.

MATTHEW 5: 27-30 

MATTHEW 14:12-21 

A MULTIPLIED MIRACLE SOUNDS A LOT LIKE WORK!

1. A.WRONG EXPECTATIONS LEAD TO BIG DISAPPOINTMENTS!

1. WE CAN’T WIN THE TROPHY IF WE AREN’T ON THE TEAM!

1. C.THE KEYS TO YOUR MULTIPLIED MIRACLE!

1. BE A DISCIPLE!

BEING A DISCIPLE IS NOT ABOUT OUR EXPRESSED INDEPENDENCE, BUT OUR FAITH EXPRESSED THROUGH SUBMISSIVE OBEDIENCE.

FAITH IS OFTEN BEING OBEDIENT WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING.

1. DON’T BE LED BY YOUR FEELINGS!

1. BE FAITHFUL AND REMEMBER OBEDIENCE FEELS LIKE WORK, BECAUSE IT IS WORK!-

GALATIANS 6:9-10 

TO MAKE DISCIPLES, WE MUST FIRST BE A DISCIPLE!

LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. WORLDVIEW

Is it evident that I have accepted a worldview of personal preference that leads my life?

What daily decisions do I make based upon my likes and personal preferences?

Does my worldview inhibit my relationship with Jesus Christ?

1. A DISCIPLE

Do I need to have complete understanding of truth before I can be obedient to God?

Do I believe the teachings of Jesus are absolute truth?  Or, do I believe my personal interpretation is more important?

What areas of my life do I struggle bringing under the authority of Jesus?

1. DISAPPOINTMENT

Have I allowed disappointment to jade my attitude about other people and life in general?

Have my expectations been based upon my personal likes and wants?

How can I avoid disappointment in the future?

1. FAITHFULNESS

What areas of my life do I need to work on faithfulness?

Do I allow my emotions and feelings in the moment to rule my decision making?

Am I willing to work through my feelings in order to see a multiplied miracle?