WELCOME!
ONLINE SERVICE: https://youtu.be/Y4qnPtHjT3I
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SERMON STUDY/REFLECTION NOTES
I. INTRODUCTION
a. Who do you think would make a good Disciple for Jesus & God's Kingdom Movement? What qualifications would you look for?
b. Who would you least consider qualified to follow Jesus? Why?
II. READ LUKE 5:27-32
a. What stood out as you read these verses?
b. Why do you think Jesus called upon Matthew to follow Him? (NOTE: Matthew was not popular as a Jew working with the Roman regime to collect taxes. He was viewed as a traitor and an extortionist.)
c. Who came to oppose Jesus and His disciples? Why were the religious leaders offended?
III. FOLLOW ME
a. What do you think Matthew gave up or left behind oo fully follow Jesus?
b. Is Jesus inviting you to follow Him? It's such amazing grace that Jesus is inviting repentant sinners into God's Kingdom! He has come to reconcile you with God now and for all eternity!
c. Here's a PRAYER that invites you into a relationship with God.
“Dear Lord, I want to know You personally. I acknowledge that my sins have separated me from you. Thank you for sending Jesus who died in my place and rose again to be my Savior. I now turn to Christ to rescue me from my sin by placing my faith in Him alone for forgiveness and eternal life. Amen.” (Knowing God Personally)
IV. TAKING IT DEEPER?
a. What is your current relationship like with Jesus?
b. Where is the Spirit directing you from today's message?
c. What steps of obedience is Jesus asking you to take to follow Him?
For His glory,
Pastor Trevor