Echo Church
Discussion Guide

Obedience

Austin Feuerstein
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December 8, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Austin's sermon was that obedience is crucial for experiencing significant moments with God. He argued that our relationship with God is measured in moments, not time, and these moments often come after acts of obedience. Pastor Austin used the example of Joseph, who through obedience, played a pivotal role in the fulfillment of prophecies about Jesus. He stressed that obedience is not about fear of God's punishment, but about trust and love for Him. By knowing God's voice and responding quickly to His guidance, we can live out the best plans He has for us.

Scripture References

Matthew 1:18-25, 1 John 4:18-19, James 1:22-25

1. How does the story of Joseph's obedience inspire you to trust God more in your life?

Obedience is not a test of commitment but God's way of giving us what's best for us.

2. Can you share a time when fear hindered your obedience to God? How did you overcome it?

Discussion Questions:

3. What practical steps can you take to better recognize God's voice in your daily life?

4. How does understanding God's love for us change our perspective on obedience?

5. Discuss the importance of response time to God's call. How can we improve ours?

Obedience is the ultimate display of trust, saying to God that even when things don't make sense, we believe He has the best plans for us.

Summary

Pastor Austin Feuerstein from Echo Church delivered a message titled 'God Moments: Obedience' where he emphasized the importance of obedience in experiencing God moments. He used the story of Joseph's obedience to God's command as a central example. Pastor Austin highlighted that obedience often leads to the most intimate and powerful moments with God, and it's through obedience that we can witness the unfolding of God's plans. He pointed out that fear often hinders obedience, but love and trust in God can overcome that fear. The sermon also touched on the necessity of knowing God's voice through His Word to respond promptly to His call.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Identify what you are afraid of and compare it to God's power to overcome that fear.

Engage with the Bible app to strengthen your connection with God's Word and His voice in your life.

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