Leaving Behind What You Know
One of the most compelling stories in history is the Exodus. An entire nation, millions of people, went from enslaved and oppressed to freedom. But many of them wanted to go back into the comfort in Egypt. Egypt was safer. Egypt was familiar. What happens when we recognize our own Egypt? What can we do about it and how can we start fresh with a whole new chapter? This weekend we’ll unpack what that can look like for each of us and for our church.
Process, journal or discuss the themes of this article - here's a few questions to get the ball rolling...
Welcome to the Weekend-Follow Up!
This is content that reflects on the Weekend message and how it can apply to your life. Each week, your group will discover what God might be saying to you, and how you can respond through a group discussion.
What’s the best thing going on in your life right now?
What stood out to you most from the message?
Describe a dream or a goal you have. How could that fit with what God has for you?
What is your go-to when you feel stressed or overwhelmed?
Read Isaiah 31:1 - What is your Egypt? (Below are some questions to help you out)
- What keeps you from depending on God?
- Is there something you feel like you couldn’t live without?
- What are you clinging to that God doesn’t want you to cling to?
- What does God want you to leave behind?
We will always feel uncomfortable when leaving Egypt. What’s your response when you consider what you might have to give up?
Read Luke 9:23-25 - When we leave our Egypt, we pick up our cross and die to ourselves. How does this passage bring challenge and encouragement?
What’s one step you can take this week to identify your Egypt and experience freedom? Think about asking someone to hold you accountable to take that step.
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Prayer
Let’s end our time praying together. You can say something like, “God, thank you for sending Jesus to be the example of leaving Egypt behind. Give us wisdom to figure out what our Egypt is and to trust in You. Help us pick up our cross so we can have a more potent life. In the identity and character of Jesus we pray, amen.”
BONUS QUESTIONS
- Sometimes to experience God’s freedom we have to ask for forgiveness. When was the last time you asked for forgiveness? How was your relationship afterwards?
- Who is someone you’re investing in? (It could be your children, a mentee, or someone at work.) How could you pray for their future?
Oct 4, 2026 • 1 hr 6 mins 49 sec
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