When One Person Says Yes, Part 2: They Said Yes

Grant Fishbook, Lead Teaching Pastor

Genesis 12:1–4
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.

“I will make you into a great nation,
         and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
         and you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you,
         and whoever curses you I will curse;
         and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

So Abram went, as the Lord had told him.

God: I need you to , knowing that when you do,
is sure to follow.

Miracles happen when people say yes God.

Interesting side note:
“Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy.” Ezekiel 16:49

God: I need you to , knowing that when you do,
I will what you lay down.

Look to Abraham, your father,
        and to Sarah, who gave you birth.
When I called him, he was only one man,
         and I blessed him and made him many. Isaiah 51:2

To where God wants you to go,
you have to where you currently are.

To all that God has for you,
you have to all that you’re currently holding on to.

Miracles happen when people say yes God.

Small Group Questions

1. How many places have you lived in your lifetime? What did you love/hate about the experiencing of moving?
2. Grant pointed out an often overlooked aspect of the judgement of Sodom. What does the verse in Ezekiel say to you?
3. Read the epic story of Abraham and Isaac. What stands out to you about Abraham’s yes in the face of being a loving father?
4. Where is God asking you to move in a step of faith? What is God asking you to lay down in an act of surrender? Will you say yes?
5. What is God saying to you about this year’s Missions Projects? How will you move beyond good intentions to a solid yes?
6. How can we pray for you right now and throughout the week?