Hinge Point - Disciples to Apostles | June 12, 2022

Follow Along with the Message

1. Doing Life

As a church family, we care about each other’s lives: what we’re celebrating, what we’re
mourning, what decisions we are praying through, and everything in between
(1 Thessalonians 2:8, Romans 12:10, 15). Suggested time: 10-20 minutes
● How are you doing?
● What can you thank God for this week?
● When were you most aware of Jesus’ presence this week? When were you least
aware of Jesus’ presence this week?
● Do you have any practical needs?

2. Jesus Centered

God uses His Word to reveal Himself to us, equip us to live the good life He’s designed
for us, show us our sin, and strengthen us as we follow Him (2 Timothy 3:16-17,
Colossians 1:9-12, and James 1:22-25). Suggested Time: 20-40 minutes
Primary Passage: Matthew 9:35-38 and Matthew 10:1-4
● We live in a culture that does not help us live the way we were hardwired, to
enjoy God’s presence. Take the first minute to center yourselves with God. (It
may help to come back to a verse in scripture or a lyric in a worship song.)
● Read Matthew 9:35-38. Define compassion. Why did Jesus really have
compassion for the people he healed?
● Jesus goes on to say the harvest is plentiful. What does he mean? Do you
believe the harvest is plentiful?
● What can we do knowing the harvest is plentiful? (I.E. testing the harvest)
● Read Matthew 10:1-4. Each apostle is named. What is God trying to show us by
naming each of the apostles? (Matthew the tax collector and Simon the zealot
were called to be the same body) Do you notice the connection between the end
of chapter 9 and the beginning of chapter 10?
● When we trust God we become disciples and apostles filled with his power and
authority? How can this truth impact us laboring into the harvest?

3. Engaging the Heart

Jesus calls us to walk in the light, confessing our sins to God and each other. God’s
Spirit works through confession and community to lead us to repentance. (Romans
3:23-24, James 5:16 and 1 John 1:5-10) Suggested Time: 10-20 minutes
● How are you doing abiding with Jesus this week in Scripture and prayer?
● What sin do you need to confess to God? What are you struggling to trust Jesus
with this week? How can you give Him control of it? (As people confess sin,
make sure to remind one another of the good news Jesus offers.)

4. Expanding the Kingdom

Just like God the Father sent Jesus on a mission of reconciliation for us, Jesus sends
us out as ambassadors of His reconciliation. We are called to make disciples wherever
we go. (John 20:21 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-20) Suggested time: 10-20 minutes
● People: Who in your life can you be building with right now? What does that look
like during this season?
● Plan: Are there any rhythms planned (virtual or in-person) that we can invite
these friends into? What spiritual conversations do you want to initiate with them
soon?
● Pray: Let’s pray for our people by name; pray for their needs, opportunities to
connect, and opportunities to have spiritual conversations that help them take
next steps toward Jesus.