FOUNDATIONS: Come Follow Me

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, February 16, 2014. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.

Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)

Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)

What is the hardest thing you have ever had to learn?

What part did a teacher play in your learning?

What part did obedience play in your learning?

Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent)

“The Church has One Foundation” Charles W. Naylor and Andrew L. Byers

Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it)

Matthew 4:18-22, 19:16-30

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)

In Honduras we saw how little they have materially in comparison to how much we have.  Our fear is being guilty of the same sin as the rich, young man.  Have we have followed the rules but not followed our Lord’s example of love?  In this week’s scripture, you can almost hear the desperation in Peter’s voice, “Lord, we have given up everything but we are afraid it won’t be enough.”   

How do you follow when you don’t know where you are going?

What is the importance of taking the first step?

What characteristics does it take to be a follower?

How do you know if you have set the right priorities?

What is the reward of obedience?

What is God asking you to do in obedience?

Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)