Come follow me

Read Luke 9:18-27, 57-62

• What does Jesus seem to be saying about the cost of being a disciple (follower) of his in these passages?
• What are some of the things that Jesus is asking people to give up?
• Many of the people hearing this message would have been living with the goals of being sensible and practical; trying to keep the Law and providing for their families. What sort of reaction do you think this would evoke in them?

Phil highlighted three passages that help us to understand what Jesus is inviting us to, and why it is worth the cost Jesus lays out above:

Ephesians 1:17

• Where do you need to be more aware of the presence and encouragement of God the Father in your everyday life? What might you be more willing to attempt if God was more tangibly with you?

Ephesians 4:22-24

• What might need to change in your mindset so that you see yourself and others more like the way God does? How might this change enable breakthrough in your choices and behaviours?

1 Peter 4:10

• What abilities, experience and passion do you have that makes you a gift to people or situations? How might you need to free space in your life to offer the gift of yourself?

Each of these questions and answers help us to move closer to the person God designed us to be, and the purposes He designed us for – expressing the Kingdom individually and corporately as we work together and support one another.

Pray that “God’s kingdom come; His will be done on earth as it is in heaven” for each other and us as a community.