Introduction:
Why I Can't Quit Running (Hebrews 12:12-17):
- Someone needs me to be an Example . (Heb 12:12-14)
1 Kings 18:21 - And Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go limping between two different opinions?”
Philippians 2:14-15 - Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world...
- Someone needs me to Challenge their walk with Christ. (Heb 12:15-17)
Deuteronomy 29:18 - Beware lest there be among you a man or woman or clan or tribe whose heart is turning away today from the LORD our God to go and serve the gods of those nations. Beware lest there be among you a root bearing poisonous and bitter fruit...
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Small Group Discussion
Read Hebrews 12:12-17
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
What kind of example are you displaying on what it looks like to follow Jesus? Specifically, how much are you a complainer? What does complaining have to do with our witness? Read Philippians 2:14-15.
You know someone in the church that is a “church-goer”, but there seems to be no fruit in their lives that they are born again. How exactly do you lovingly challenge them on this, fulfilling Hebrews 12:15?
Breakout
Pray for one another to be going after those in the church who haven’t come to Christ.