Follow (7) – Unfollow

Welcome to CROLCC, we are so glad you are here worshiping with us. Today we are wrapping up our series Follow and here’s what we have talked about – Jesus invites everyone to follow him. Being a sinner is a prerequisite. Having doubts is a prerequisite. That’s because we’re all sinners and we all have doubts. So you and I have been invited to follow Jesus, no matter what we have done or what questions we have. We can begin to follow Him today.

What is the reward in following Jesus? Is it heaven? Sure, one day we would be in heaven. But following

Jesus ultimately results in overwhelming faith. A faith that will help us overcome any circumstances in our lives. But at times following Jesus can also be inconvenient, costly, and even embarrassing. It can cause us to miss opportunities, lose business, or stand out in the crowd when we’d rather fit in. Even Jesus’ earliest followers wrestled with this tension. But one of his disciples asked a question that put everything in perspective: “To whom shall I go?”

Moving Forward

When transition, trouble, or temptation causes you to question your faith, consider the options. When you do, the fog will begin to lift. You will find the courage and strength to believe. And on the other side of your doubt, you will experience the faithfulness of God.

When you doubt, you’ve got to ask, “If not Jesus, who? If not Christianity, what?”

Discussion Questions

1. Do you embarrass easily? What kinds of things embarrass you?
2. Talk about a time when you were embarrassed by a friend or family member. How did you respond?
3. Read John 6:56–61. Are there things Jesus said or did that offend you or that used to offend you? Explain.
4. When has following Jesus been inconvenient, embarrassing, or costly for you? What did you do?
5. Is transition, trouble, or temptation currently getting in the way of your ability to follow Jesus? What can this group do to support you?