Often the heroes of the faith have not been those with noticeable people skills or with good looks, degrees, or money. In this message, we meet a faith hero who had practically nothing going for her, yet after spending a short time with Jesus, she began a work of unexpected scale. Find out how she did it and what it means for us as we look at “An Unexpected Hero,” part of The Gospel According to John Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
When have you been a beneficiary of an unlikely hero? Tell your story.
READ
Matthew 11:28-30; John 4:27-42
KEY INSIGHTS
1. Deepest satisfaction is not physical
2. Teamwork is required
3. Salvation must be accepted individually
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. While Christians may say they are motivated by God’s will for them, what do you think often gets in the way? Why?
2. How do you think one truly finds their deepest satisfaction in doing God’s will?
APPLICATION
If “teamwork is required,” who are you currently teamed with and who do you need to team with in order to join in the harvest Jesus described as “ready”?
FOR MENTORING
How would you help someone to make a decision to follow Jesus? Describe.
