Unusual Suspects: Moses - The Reluctant Leader
Group Leader Guide
Sermon Recap 🎬
In this sermon, Pastor John Mark Caton introduces the series "Unusual Suspects," focusing on how God uses imperfect individuals for His purposes, emphasizing that He values our hearts over our resumes. Using biblical characters like David, Rahab, Moses, and others, Pastor highlights that God is not concerned with our past mistakes but with our willingness to say "yes" to His calling. He shares Moses' struggle with insecurity and rejection when called to lead the Israelites, revealing that God's patience is key to overcoming our doubts. Ultimately, Pastor encourages everyone to embrace their unique calling by surrendering their excuses and saying "yes" to God.
Ice Breaker 🧊
If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be, and why is it pizza?
Discussion Questions 💬
How does the story of Moses illustrate the idea that God focuses on our hearts rather than our past mistakes?
Pastor mentioned that Moses had a criminal record and was hesitant to lead, but God still chose him because He saw Moses' potential.
Can you think of a personal experience where you felt unqualified but still took a step forward? How did that relate to your faith?
In what ways does the story of Moses and the burning bush challenge our feelings of insecurity when we feel called to do something?
Pastor pointed out that Moses felt insecure and asked God, 'Who am I?' but God reassured him by promising His presence.
Have you ever felt called to do something but doubted your abilities? How did you handle those feelings?
What are some of the 'excuses' that Moses made in Exodus 3 when God asked him to lead the Israelites, and how can we relate those to our own lives?
Pastor shared that Moses had several excuses, including fear of rejection and not being good at speaking.
What excuses do you often find yourself using to avoid taking on new challenges in your life?
How does the story of unlikely figures like Moses and others mentioned show us that God can use anyone for His purposes?
Pastor described several unlikely characters from the Bible and emphasized that God looks for a willing heart.
Who are some unlikely heroes in your life or community that inspire you to look beyond appearances or past failures?
Why do you think God was angry with Moses when he asked Him to send someone else, instead of being mad about Moses' insecurities?
Pastor highlighted that God's anger was directed at Moses' refusal to say yes rather than his doubts.
Can you think of a time you hesitated to step up when you were needed? What do you think held you back?
Prayer 🙏
• Ask for any prayer requests from the group.
• Pray for courage to say yes to God's calling in your life.
• Ask God to help you see the potential in yourself that He sees.
• Request wisdom in applying the message to daily situations this week.
