September 7

What we’re learning this week:

This week we will be talking about Jesus’ invitation to his disciples to follow him. What was that conversation like? What convinced them to ‘drop their nets’ and follow Jesus. The disciples knew that following Jesus meant they needed to be ready to follow nothing else.

Bottom Line: Jesus is inviting you to follow him.
Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Small Group Time:

Welcome to the first small Group of the year! Take some time to unpack the teaching and setting up goals for the year. Also, be sure to make everyone in the group feel welcome. Introduce any new members to the rest of the group.

What is the “net” or barrier in your life you need to drop in order to prioritize following Jesus?
Have you ever felt the complete authority of Jesus’ words? What was that experience like?
Have you accepted Jesus’ invitation to follow him? If so, what changes do you think that means for your life?
How can we as a group encourage and hold each other accountable this year?
What questions do you have after hearing this teaching?

Next week preview:

Next week we will be continuing our Day by Day series talking about what Jesus is calling us to surrender, and what he is promising us. If we pay attention to what is asked of us, Jesus can do amazing and powerful things in our lives.