1. Listen to the Message

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES
Matthew 4:18-22

Courage is a

Your God-ordained mission is not to grow up, pay bills and die.

God’s plan for your life is dangerous and beautiful and powerful! But it will take faith and courage; and if it doesn’t, it’s not God’s plan, it’s your plan.
—Tim Hale

We Are Not

Deuteronomy 31:8

The constant intimacy with His people is the greatest gift that Jesus can give! —John Ortberg

Courage means abandoning

Christians, above all people on earth, should be willing to let go of control.

My Additional Notes:

2. Discuss in a Life Group

READ TOGETHER:

18 Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 And He *said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. 21 Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them. 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him. —Matthew 4:18-22

Review some other impactful scriptures from this week’s message.

DISCUSS:

How are you living in courage for Christ? (Service, Evangelism, Generosity, etc)

Have you ever felt like God abandoned you?

Am I taking the path of least resistance in my walk with Christ?

What is one area of control that I would consider giving to Jesus?

Manna from Jesus or fish from Egypt?

PRAY

Take some time to pray for each other. Any specific needs can be listed here.