MY STORY
-In your opinion what was the greatest discovery of all time?

-Have you ever struggled with discovering your next step with God? How did you get through the struggle?

QUICK REVIEW
Sunday’s message, launching the Disciple-Making Pathway, was about discovering relationship with Jesus and what it means to be his disciple.
Read Matthew 11:28-30 and focus on the consistent theme of rest.
-Was there anything from the passage or Sunday’s message that confused you, challenged you, or encouraged you toward a next step with God? What was it?

DIGGING DEEPER
Read Matthew 23:1-12 and focus on the differences between the Pharisees and the disciples.
-Verses 1-4 talk about the burden of more effort. Do you find that your faith in Jesus exhausts you or energizes you? Why?

-Verses 5-7 talk about the selfishness nature of religion, rather than the self-giving nature of relationship. How can an “it’s not about me” attitude fuel your relationship with Jesus?

-Verses 8-10 talk about the call to Jesus and being his disciple. When you discover Jesus how does it change your identity?

TAKE IT HOME
On Sunday the statement was made, “Becoming a Christ-follower comes with benefits, but the greatest gain is relationship with God!” How have you benefited from discovering relationship with Jesus?