ALL-IN Followers of Jesus: No Excuses (But, first…)

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | March 8, 2026

Referenced Scripture:
Hebrews 3:7,15; 4:7, Luke 9:57-62, Philippians 3:12-14

Reflection Questions:

Read: Luke 9:57-62
1. What has been the most challenging thing you have experienced in trying to be an ALL IN follower of Jesus?

2. What are some examples from Scripture where people had to make difficult choices to be obedient and follow God/Jesus? What difficulties did they face? What made the choices challenging? Why do you think they were able to make the decisions that they did? Explain.

3. What have been some of the difficult decisions you have made in your life in order to say “yes” to following Jesus? What was the outcome of saying “yes”? Have you ever said “no” to some decisions to obey and follow Jesus? Share those stories. What was the cost of saying “no”?

4. Does Jesus promise that following him will always be comfortable and require no risk? Explain your answer. What does He promise if we are willing to follow Him and obey?

5. What are the places in your life where you find it most difficult to follow Jesus in obedience? Why do you think that is?

6. Why is it easy to say, “Yes, but first…” and put off obedience to someday in the future? How have you justified disobedience by putting off something you know that you should do or stop doing? Explain.

7. What might be potential areas of your life that you prioritize above Jesus? What are the costs to these misplaced priorities? What costs have you experienced in your life by not putting obedience to Jesus first?

Hebrews 3:7,15; 4:7
So, as the Holy Spirit says:
“Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts…"
8. What is one thing that you need to say “yes” to the Spirit TODAY, so that your heart does not become hard?

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