Food for the Journey

Food for the Journey

Lesson 2 from the series, The Beginning of Something New

Last weekend we were fortunate to have Dr. McKinney here with us to kick off our ministry theme of discipleship. Serving as a compliment to what Phil is working on with us through the Saturday workshops and Wednesday classes, we are turning to the story of The Exodus. We saw in Exodus 14 that in the face of being wiped out by the Egyptian army, the Israelites longed to be back in slavery under Pharaoh’s rule. Even though slavery was not the ideal situation, the Israelites wanted to retreat to the familiar rather than fully trusting God and stepping out into the unknown. One of the greatest challenges we face as Christians as we commit to following God is relinquishing control over our lives. One of the fundamental beliefs that we hold is that, due to sin, this world and life is not how things are supposed to be. Yet, God has offered us His hand with the promise that there is a better way to exist and that is by committing ourselves to following Jesus. He is calling us to step into the unknown and to place our trust fully in Him. What seems so simple is often complicated by us asking these two words: What if? What will we do if my life radically changes? What if I have to reevaluate the social circles I hang out in? What if the convictions of Christ cause me to reevaluate what job I work in and how I do it? What if…? We are not the first to ask these questions and we won’t be the last. Yet, as we’ll see this week, God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness when they were hesitant to fully trust in Him and, in the same way, God will provide for us too.

Discussion Questions:

1. Are you more of a planner or a “free spirit”? How does that impact your walk with God?
2. What area of your life are you most nervous about changing due to following God along the path of discipleship?
3. Looking back on your past, how has God led you through times that seemed daunting and uncertain then?

The Beginning of Something New, lesson 2, Food for the Journey by Caleb McCaughan