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Burn the Ships: Self-Importance

May 7, 2023 / Dr. Clayton Chisum

Self-Importance

Burn the Ships

May 7, 2023

Dr. Clayton Chisum

 

Following Jesus is a “burn your ships” moment — and a decision everyone must make.

Matthew 16:24 NIV

 

Burn the ship of

Matthew 16:24 NIV

Philippians 3:7-8 NLT

 

Denying yourself means

Colossians 3:3 NLT

 

Denying yourself means

Hebrews 12:1-2 NLT

 

Jesus is asking you to be his fully devoted disciple.

Mark 1:18 NLT

Mark 10:28 NLT

Isaiah 41:13 NLT

Discussion Questions:

  1. What was the significance of Cortes burning all 11 of his ships?
  2. Jesus said in Matthew 16:24 that we must “burn our ships” if we are to be true disciples. Read this verse and discuss what it means to “deny yourself.”
  3. How can selfishness and an attitude of self-importance hinder your walk with God?
  4. How does “fixing our eyes on Jesus” help us burn the ship of self-importance?
  5. How can you do that this week?
  6. Pray for the commitments made and the continued commitments for M4M coming in this week.

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