OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus gives us his presence to grant us greater faith in storms of life. I. Committing to Christ v23 II. Sleeping in Storms v24 III. Asking for Assistance v25 IV. Believing in Bewilderment v26 V. Recognizing the One who Reigns v27 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — Committing to Christ Matthew 8:23; Matthew 4:18–22; Matthew 7:24–27 What does committing to follow Jesus require of you right now—not just in intention, but in actio

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus desires us to commit our lives fully to him. I. Set Aside Enthusiasm v18-19 A. To Realize Discomfort B. To Realize Rejection II. Set Aside Timidity v21 A. Heavenly relationship above earthly relationships B. Heavenly treasure above earthly treasure C. Heavenly priority above earthly priority. Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — Son of Man Part 1 Matthew 8:20; 9:6; 11:19; 12:8, 32, 40 Questions In these verses, what is

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus's Authority instills faith for all God's Children. Step 1: Faith to Pursue Jesus (Leper’s Faith) v1-4 Step 2: Faith to Submit to Jesus (Centurion’s Acknowledgement of Authority) v5-13 Step 3: Faith to Serve Jesus (Peter’s Mom’s Service) v14-17 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — Faith to Pursue Leviticus 13:45–46; Matthew 8:1–3 Questions: Where do you feel spiritually “unclean” and in need of Christ’s cleansing? What steps

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus’s disciples must commit to his authority in the Kingdom Lifestyle. I. Choose a Pursuit v13-14 II. Choose a Result v15-20 III. Choose a Core v21-23 IV. Choose a Foundation v24-27 V. Choose an Authority v28-29 Weekly Reading : Day 1 – The Narrow Gate and the Wide One Scriptures: Matthew 7:13–14; Joshua 24:14–15 Where do you feel the pull toward the wide, easier road of cultural comfort? How does Jesus’s description of the narrow way challenge your as