Every individual, at some point, grapples with the weight of their own significance, questioning the impact of their existence on the world. It's a common struggle, yet one that often overlooks the subtle yet profound influence each life can have.
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Text to read: 2 Samuel 23:13-17 NLT
Main Points:
Following Jesus often calls for personal sacrifice.
Hebrews 11:33-40 NLT
From your human perspective, sacrifice is the enemy.
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross stripped death of its power and opened the way for you to find an eternal purpose.
In the grand scheme of God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will, eternal gain infinitely offsets earthly pain.
Revelation 21:1-4 NLT
Action Step:
Put eternal reward above earthly comforts: ask the Holy Spirit if there is something you need to sacrifice that is holding you back from Christ’s eternal purpose for you.
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Text to Read: 2 Samuel 23:8 NIV
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The main points:
We don’t die when our hearts stop beating. We die when our hearts top skipping a beat in pursuit of God and the dream he’s given us, when our hearts stop breaking for the things that break the heart of God.
When you pursue a dream you’re passionate about you’ll see it through.
See Jeremiah 20:9 NLT
Your ultimate source of passion comes as a response to the passion of Jesus Christ.
See Philippians 3:7-8 NLT
See Matthew 6:21 NIV
Action Step:
Spend time reflecting on the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice for your life until you rediscover your passion for Christ.
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When the image of a man-eating beast travels through the optic nerve and into the visual cortex, the brain sends the body an urgent message: run! That’s what normal people do, but not lion chasers. Rather than seeing a five-hundred-pound problem, they see an opportunity for God to show up and show His power.
Has God given you a HUGE dream for you or your church? Has He given you a HUGE dream for your community? This is what Chase the Lion is all about.
Centring on 2 Samuel 23, Chase the Lion tells the true story of an ancient warrior named Benaiah who chased a lion into a pit on a snowy day—and then killed it. This series also recounts the miraculous stories of David’s other mighty men, and their exploits for the Kingdom of Israel. This 5-week series, springboarded off the Mark Batterson book, Chase the Lion, will help you unleash the faith and courage you need to identify, chase, and catch the five-hundred-pound dreams God has given you to reach the world.
Text: 2 Samuel 23:20-23 NLT
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The Main Points:
The only way to be used by God to your full potential is to chase lions.
God-sized dreams often seem impossible: because that’s what they’re supposed to be without his help!
Too often, you lose out on the full dream God’s given you because you choose to chase kittens instead of the lion God put in front of you.
God is more interested in your obedience than in your success.
The only way to start chasing the dream God’s given you is to put one foot in front of the other.
Count the cost, and then add the power of God into the equation.
Action Steps:
• Commit to chase your God-given destiny. Don’t be ruled by fear, be ruled by the power of God.
• What can you do this week to begin chasing your dream?
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