Everything You Were Created To Be
“Transformed” • August 9 - 15
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Ice Breaker
When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Message Recap
The bad news is you’ve probably been fed this lie at some point in your life: You can be anything you want to be if you believe or work hard enough. The good news is that you can be transformed into everything God created you to be. So, how do we live the life we were meant to live?
Discussion Questions
Have you ever wanted something so much and finally got it, but I didn’t fulfill you? What did you realize in that moment and what did you do?
What’s the difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus? Would you say you have more of a religion or relationship with Jesus and what does that look like in your life?
Read Matthew 9:9-13. What did Jesus say to Matthew and what did Matthew do? Put yourself in Matthew’s shoes. Would you have done the same thing?
Read 2 Corinthians 5:17. What does it mean to be in Christ?
Pastor Ronnie said on Sunday, “We all have parts of us that need transformed and changed and that’s why Jesus came.” What do you need Jesus to transform in you?
Have you accepted Jesus’ invitation to “Follow me”? If you have, are you actively following Jesus?
Next Step Challenge
With every next step we take to follow Jesus, the old is gone and the new has come.This week, what step will you take to follow Jesus? Share with your group and follow up next week!
This Week’s Prayer Focus:
Lord, I want to follow you wholeheartedly and be transformed into everything you’ve created me to be. Help me to follow you and seek you rather than the things of this world. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 9:9-13
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