Don't Grow Alone | How Growth Happens in The Messiness of Relationship

What are you most looking forward to this summer? What are you least looking forward to?

What stood out to you most from the message?

Think of a time when you had to prioritize something that was really difficult, but you were transformed and better for it in the long run. Share with the group.

What are 1-2 words you would use to describe yourself before you started being formed by Jesus? If you haven’t started a relationship with Jesus, what’s one area of your life you would like to see improve?

When it comes to mentorship and discipleship with someone, what’s a worry or fear you have? Why is it hard to trust others to help you grow?

Read 1 Kings 19:19-21 and think about where you are in life right now. Similar to Elisha, what might it cost you to grow in Jesus more? Why would it be hard to give that thing up?

How would you explain the difference between a follower and an apprentice? (Hint: look at Ephesians 4:13). Why do you think it’s important for us to not just live differently, but also think differently?

What’s one step you can take this week to grow more in Jesus through discipleship? Do you need to ask, admit, or accept?

Let’s end our time praying together. You can say something like, “Jesus, discipleship can be difficult. Help us as we try to be vulnerable and trust you and others. See and guide us as we long for freedom and transformation. In the identity and character of your name we pray, amen.”