yourcrosscreek.com yourcrosscreek.com TRUST THE IMPOSSIBLE It’s Impossible Part 4: On Purpose, Pt 3 || Episode 44 || January 24, 2021 Episode 53 || March 28, 2021 Main Points

Our lack of control and powerMain creates Points a fear that seems impossible to As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples,Message “Let’s cross Passageto the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other conquer. When we don’t choose our life on purpose we choose a life without purpose. Sinceboats followed). you have But been soon araised fierce storm to new came life up. withHigh wavesChrist, were set breaking your sights into the on boat, the realities of Life’s cares and difficulties make it difficult to believe God cares. heaven,and it began where to fill Christwith water. sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the Good Life: Experiencing the freedom of being fully loved and accepted by God things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is Jesus did the impossible to show we can trust him with our impossible hiddenJesus was with sleeping Christ at the in back God… of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke The Gooddifficulties. Life is lived on purpose, for a purpose. Sohim put up, toshouting, death “Teacher, the sinful, don’t earthlyyou care thatthings we’re lurking going to withindrown?” you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. … A new identityWhen creates faced with a new difficulties, perspective our fear of convincesthe world us and WE our have place to do in something. it. When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” PutSuddenly on your the windnew stopped, nature, and and there be was renewed a great calm. as youThen learn he asked to them,know “Why your are Creator you and become like him. In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, The purposeWe ofoften the mistake Good LifeJesus’ is notcalm us. quietness for indifference. afraid? Do you still have no faith?” circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that Our true identityJesus does is found the impossible in Jesus. in his own time and manner. matters,The disciples and were he absolutely lives in allterrified. of us. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the Sincewind and God waves chose obey youhim!” to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with Our questions often reveal the foundation of our trust. A new identity creates a new purpose. tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Mark 4:35-41 Why are you afraid? …And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving The purpose of our new identity is to purposely identify Jesus to the world. thanks through him to God the Father. Do you know who is with you? Colossians 3:1-3, 5, 10-12, 17 NLT We are all invitedDo you knowto a new Jesus life cares full ofabout new you? purpose. Discussion Questions Discussion Questions When Jesus is here, there’s nothing to fear. Purpose-Full Questions: 1. HowWhat have stood you out seen to you God in workingthis week’s in episodeyour life and/orthis week? passage What haveTrusting I been Jesus representing? makes peace and confidence possible in the midst of the (Mark 4:35-41)? What challenges, bothers, or 2. What intrigued, confused, bothered, encouraged, or simply stood out to How can impossible.I purposely represent Jesus? encourages you? you in this week’s passage and/or episode? The Good Life is a life of eternal purpose. “Show Notes” Resources with Links: 2.3. TakeRead the John time 1:1-5 to readand 16:33.Matthew How 5:3-10. do you Which think ofthese these passages stand out to you? How Accept it. EnjoySocial Media it. Share Giveaways it. Additional Resources: Jan 31 Drive In Event dorelate you to think this week’sliving like passage this would and message? help you inWhat Jon’s does invitation that mean to “purposely The Governor’s Cup IQ Drain Article representfor you? Jesus to the world?” Last week: Cooke’s Stationary. Christian Response to a New #forSalem JANUARY: “Show Notes”President Resources & Links:Pay it Backward! 4. Throughout this series we have been encouraged to accept, enjoy, and Recommended Reading: 3. What do you need/want from Jesus and what “impossibility” do share the Good Life Jesus offers. Where would you say you are in this Let us know you’re• Psalm here! 13 Music weMusic listened we listened to: to: SuggestedDonate to Bible Crosscreek Reading: & keep a you need to trust him with? How can your group pray for you in • Matthew 6:25-33 Joy Williams, Canary good thing goin’ process? What could be a possible next step for you? 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