PERSONAL HILLS WORTH DYING ON

THE HILLS THAT WE DIE ON Series | John 3:16-17 | Chiyomi Chow | September 24, 2023

 

 

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17)

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Believe in your purpose, even if others don’t

 

Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.” (Matthew 16:23)

 

 

Recognize and rebuke the Devil when needed

 

 

 

 Don’t compromise on God’s calling.
Trust that God can do it.

 

 

12 But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust me enough to demonstrate my holiness to the people of Israel, you will not lead them into the land I am giving them!” (Numbers 20:12)

 

  

Get started and keep going

 

“Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha).” John 19:17

 

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24)

 

 

Life Group questions

 

OPENER  

• What is your personal hill (or calling) worth dying on?

 

DIG DEEPER

• Have you ever been opposed (by others or the devil) over what you’ve felt God was calling you to do? Describe a time.

• Why is it important to rebuke the enemy, and mean it?

• Read Numbers 20:8-12. Why is it important to trust God fully?

• What is one thing you know God is calling you to do but you’ve been procrastinating on it?

 

ACTION STEP

• Share with one individual your personal calling. Take that first step to fulfill that calling.