Episode Seemingly Impossible Commands | Week 2
Some of Jesus’ commands from the Gospels can seem quite impossible to follow. Explore the actual intentions of these commands and discover how we can live into them—with His help!
Chapter 6
How often do you find yourself judging others? Would you say you’re a judgmental person? Well, this week on Discover the Word the group continues their series called “Seemingly Impossible Commands”. Elisa Morgan is leading Daniel Ryan Day, Rasool Berry, and Vivian Mabuni to explore some of Jesus’ challenging commands in the gospels. In this conversation, discover whether it’s realistically possible to keep Jesus’ command to not judge.
Chapter 7
Are there things you want to stop doing in your life right now, and how easy is that to do? Well, in this Discover the Word conversation, be part of the group as they explore what Jesus is actually saying in His seemingly impossible command to… stop sinning. Join them to discover what Jesus does to help us “stop sinning.”
Chapter 8
Do you ever struggle with doubts about your faith? Throughout the Bible, we see occasions where people wrestled to keep their trust in God. Well, take your seat at the table with Discover the Word hosts Elisa, Daniel, Rasool, and Vivian and explore Jesus’ seemingly impossible command to Thomas, to stop doubting and believe. Join us to discover the invitation we can take away from this “command.”.
Chapter 9
Has anyone ever told you in a distressing moment not to cry? How might you respond to that? Well, don’t miss this Discover the Word conversation as the group explores Jesus’ seemingly impossible command to a widow who had just lost her only son—don’t cry. Discover the importance of knowing why Jesus would say that and find the comforting truth we can take away from Him in this.
Chapter 10
How do you respond to Jesus’ seemingly impossible commands in the gospels? Many of us feel discouraged knowing that we can’t keep all of them. It’s impossible. Well, join the Discover the Word group as they conclude a study exploring how to interpret some of these seemingly impossible commands from Jesus. Discover the importance of understanding the context behind Jesus’ commands and how He makes the impossible, possible.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
It seems impossible to follow Jesus when He says things like, “do not judge,” “stop sinning,” “stop doubting,” and “do not cry.” But when we understand that Jesus supplies the answer to these commands, then we discover that He makes the seemingly impossible possible.
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on this Scripture, what stands out to you?
- How can you interpret Jesus’ command to not judge (from Matthew 7:1-2)?
- What does Jesus do to help you accomplish His command to stop sinning?
- What is Jesus’ invitation to you in His command to stop doubting and believe?
- What comforting truth can you take away from Jesus in His “command” to not cry (from Luke 7:11-17)?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, help me to love others generously instead of judge them; help me to depend on Your power to stop doing things that separate me from You; help me to look for You to show up in my unbelief and affirm my faith; and help me to know the comfort of Your presence in my hardships. Amen.”
Discover more ways to grow in God’s commands with these recommended resources
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen:
Read:
- Transforming Love: How Friendship with Jesus Changes Us by Amy Boucher Pye
- Shaped by God’s Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith by Shannon Popkin
Watch:
- Cling: Trust (from the 6-part Bible study by author Kim Cash Tate)
This Week's Featured Resource
More Than Enough
Author Sandra Byrd invites you to let go of the seemingly impossible standards of perfectionism. Be encouraged to live free from endless striving and see yourself as God does—worthy and loved.