Sermon Details
Sermon: Your Call
Scripture: John 21:18-23
Summary: We live in an era where meaning and purpose have been reduced to self-fulfilment. On the surface, that sounds appealing. But the sad reality, which we see played out all around us, is that self-fulfilment simply isn’t a strong enough foundation on which to build a life. In this message, we see how Jesus calls the disciple Peter into a story rich with meaning and purpose—a story strong enough to build his life and his death upon.
For Reflection and Discussion
Read Scripture: John 21:18-23
- How did you decide what you would do for a career in your late teens?
- When have you asked yourself questions about your meaning and purpose? What kinds of questions were they?
- Read v19. Jesus tells Peter to ongoingly keep on following him. How are you going with following Jesus at the moment? Who or what are you tempted to follow instead?
- Read v18-19. What shape did Jesus’ life take? Where can you see your life taking on a similar shape?
- Read Matthew 16:24-25. Do you believe what Jesus says here? Like, really believe it.
- Read 2 Corinthians 4:8-12. Do you want more life? Do you want more life around you? What death needs to happen in you to get it?
- Read v15-17. What kinds of things do you think Jesus wants you to be doing in his story?
- Read v20-23. Have you ever caught yourself comparing your part in God’s story to others?
- Which of the three suggestions about finding your part in God’s story do you need to action?
- a. Do Restore Groups
b. Find someone to disciple you
c. Reflect on Powlison’s five questions on calling:
- What are your gifts?
What is your life experience?
What are your opportunities?
How have you grown?
What do you thrive doing?