Called to Make Disciples

Introduction:

What Kind of Disciple Should I Be and Should I Train? (1 Kings 19:19-21)

1. A disciple who Joyfully Responds to God’s call. (1 Kings 19:19-20a)

   1 John 5:3 - For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.

2. A disciple who willingly sacrifices whatever Gets In the Way . (1 Kings 19:20b-21a)

   Luke 9:61-62 - Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”

   Hebrews 12:2 - Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.

3. A disciple who humbly remains Submissive and Teachable . (1 Kings 19:21b)

   2 Kings 2:12 - And Elisha saw it and he cried, “My father, my father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” And he saw him no more. Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.

   1 Corinthians 4:15 - For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

   Titus 2:3 - Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good...

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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Kings 19:19-21

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. What holds you back from being faithfully discipled and faithfully discipling?
   

3. Who has poured into you and shaped the Christian you are today?
   

4. Who is the Lord calling you to disciple right now and what steps can you take to make this happen?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Called to Never Give Up

Introduction:

How WILL the Lord Help Me to Not Give Up? (1 Kings 19:1-18)

1. He WILL point me to His Daily Provision . (1 Kings 19:1-8)
2. He WILL get my Attention . (1 Kings 19:9-14)
   1. By drawing me out of my Pity Party . (1 Kings 19:9)
   2. By redirecting my Focus . (1 Kings 19:10-14)

      Romans 5:6, 8 - For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly...but God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

      2 Corinthians 12:9 - "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

3. He WILL replace my half truths with His Whole Truth . (1 Kings 19:15-18)
   1. By reminding me that I have a Purpose . (1 Kings 19:15-17)

      Ephesians 2:10 - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

   2. By reminding me that I am not Alone . (1 Kings 19:18)

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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Kings 19:1-18

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. How do you see your physical health affecting your spiritual health? How can you take advantage of God’s provision and make changes right now?
   

3. Why do we often choose to throw a pity party when we feel discouraged rather than seek comfort and help? What should you do when you feel the urge to isolate yourself?
   

4. Why must Jesus ALWAYS be your focus when you are struggling and feeling depressed?

Breakout (by gender)
Honestly share how you feel tempted to give up right now. Pray for one another.

Called to Stand for the Truth

Introduction:

Why Should I Stand for the Truth? (1 Kings 18:1-46)

1. Because fear of man will crush my Fear of God . (1 Kings 18:1-16)

   Proverbs 29:25 - The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.

2. Because I have a responsibility to Others . (1 Kings 18:17-19)

   Galatians 6:1 - Brothers if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness.

   Colossians 4:5-6 - Walk in wisdom towards outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

3. Because God's glory is too great for me to Stay Silent . (1 Kings 18:20-37)
4. Because God will honor me if I Honor Him . (1 Kings 18:38-46)

   John 12:26 - "If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will be my servant also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him."

   Luke 9:26 - "For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels."

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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Kings 18:1-46

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Why can’t our faith be just private and not public?
   

3. How do you see yourself struggling with the fear of man right now and how is it negatively affecting you?
   

4. Who is the Lord calling you to honestly share the truth with right now?
   

5. Why don’t we talk about God, His Word, and the good news of Jesus as often as we should?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Called to Obey

Introduction:

James 5:17a - Elijah was a man with a nature like ours.

1 Kings 16:33 - Ahab did more to provoke the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger than all the kings of Israel before him.

How Am I Called to Obey? (1 Kings 17:1-24)

1. By Praying according to God's Word. (1 Kings 17:1)

   See: James 5:17-18, Deuteronomy 11:16-17, 1 Kings 8:35

2. By Doing exactly what God's Word Say. (1 Kings 17:2-6)
3. By Serving as God's Word directs. (1 Kings 17:7-16)
4. By Trusting God's Word no matter what. (1 Kings 17:17-24)

   James 5:16b - The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Kings 17:1-24

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. Does your prayer life seem unbalanced right now? What would it look like to pray big prayers to a big God and expect big results?
   

3. How do we justify or excuse our disobedience to God’s Word? How do you see yourself struggling to obey the Lord in a specific way right now?
   

4. What holds you back from serving others as God’s Word directs? How do you feel called to serve right now?

Breakout
Pray for one another.

Resolve to Rest

Introduction:

(Matthew 11:25-30):

1. Recognize who invites you.
2. Respond to the almighty.

   Jeremiah 18:11b-12 - "Return, every one from his evil way, and amend your ways and your deeds." But they say, "That is in vain! We will follow our own plans, and will every one act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart."

3. Return to Jesus and find rest.
   1. In Solitude .

      Mark 1:35 - "And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed."

      Luke 5:16 - "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."

   2. In Stillness .

      Psalm 46:10 - "Be still, and know that I am God..."

      Psalm 37:7 - "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him."

   3. In Silence .

      Habakkuk 2:20 - "The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him."

      Isaiah 30:15 - "“For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength."

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Small Group Discussion
Covering Matthew 11:25-30

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
   

2. What are some differences between our understanding of rest, and the rest that Jesus says He will give and that we will find?
   

3. What are some differences between a worldly yoke and the yoke Jesus offers?
   

4. Do you take time to be still each day? Why or why not?
   

5. How might not being quiet and still in God’s presence negatively affect your practices of studying scripture and prayer? Conversely, how could being quiet and still have a positive impact on your other practices?
   

6. If you regularly practice silent stillness, describe how it has deepened your friendship with Jesus.

Breakout
Encourage and pray for one another to “resolve to rest” in Christ in 2025.