How can followers of Jesus help others take next steps in their journey of faith?
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
1. The Goal to Strive Towards =
2. The Plan to Accomplish It =
3. The Commitment Required =
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Application 1: Create a list: Who are 5 people you want to pray for and commit yourself to helping them take steps toward knowing Jesus?
Application 2: As you pray for the people on your list, seek the direction of the Holy Spirit as you look for opportunities to:
- Share about your life story & faith journey.
- Invite them to share about their life story & faith journey.
- Share about how knowing Jesus has impacted your life personally & about what the Bible teaches about who Jesus is and what he has done.
- Invite them to take next steps in their journey with Christ. (i.e. attend church together, read the Bible or a Christian book togehter, make a commitment of faith.)
Application & Discussion Questions:
What stood out to you the most in this week’s message? Did anything challenge you, confuse you, or encourage you?
Read 1 Cor. 9:19-23.
a. How would you explain the approach Paul models here for how followers of Jesus should seek to “win others” to Christ?
b. Did someone bring this kind of presence to your life in helping you come to trust Jesus?
c. Do you have any opportunities to be this kind of person for someone else in your life right now?
Read 1 Cor. 9:24-27.
a. What stands out to you the most in Paul’s words here about the level of commitment followers of Jesus should bring to our efforts to help others come to know the message of God’s love for them?
b. Are there any next steps that you feel led to take in living fully committed to the work God has for you?
What is one thing from this week’s teaching or group conversation that you hope to remember or put into practice in your life?