You Pick One
- pastortrevord
- Nov 29
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 2
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 assumptions about the Christian life?
What small, daily choices move your heart onto the narrow path rather than drifting into the broad one?
How might choosing Christ today free you from the tyranny of trying to please everyone else?
Day 2 – Discerning Fruit, Not Appearances
Scriptures: Matthew 7:15–20; Galatians 5:22–25
How do you typically judge whether someone is spiritually trustworthy — by appearance or fruit?
What fruit in your own life reveals genuine growth in Christ rather than outward performance?
Why is it dangerous to assume someone is faithful simply because they sound spiritual?
Where might the Spirit be inviting you to cultivate deeper, quieter fruitfulness?
Day 3 – When Saying “Lord, Lord” Isn’t Enough
Scriptures: Matthew 7:21–23; James 1:22–25
In what areas do you feel the temptation to settle for knowing truth rather than obeying it?
How does Jesus distinguish between mere profession and authentic discipleship?
What rhythms help keep your obedience rooted not in fear, but in love for Christ?
Where does your life show the difference between talking about Jesus and actually following Him?
Day 4 – Building on the Rock
Scriptures: Matthew 7:24–25; Psalm 18:1–3
What storms in your life are revealing the true foundation beneath your habits and priorities?
How does practicing Jesus’s words — not merely hearing them — anchor you in strength and stability?
What specific teaching of Christ do you need to act on rather than merely admire?
How has God shown Himself to be a rock for you in past seasons of pressure or fear?
Day 5 – The House That Falls
Scriptures: Matthew 7:26–27; Proverbs 10:25
What parts of your life feel like they are built on sand — unstable, shifting, or hurried?
How do the consequences Jesus describes awaken you to the seriousness of neglecting His words?
Where is the Spirit urging you to rebuild, repent, or realign with Christ’s teaching?
How does His warning lead you not to despair, but to a deeper trust and steadiness in Him?
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