Transitions & Changes
5 Truths About Following Jesus:
Jesus Goes With You
Leave Some Things Behind
Keep Jesus in Your Boat
Take Jesus Just as He Is
Direction Is More Important Than Timing
Key Thought:
Following Jesus isn't just about believing—it allows Him to change you and position you for His purpose.
Scriptures:
Mark 4:35–40
Mark 5:1–20
Matthew 28:19–20
John 15:4
Philippians 3:13–14
1 Thessalonians 4:13
Ephesians 2:10
Conversation Starters
Following Jesus · Transitions & Changes
North: July 19th, 2026 · South: July 26th, 2026
Jesus told the disciples, "Let us go to the other side."
What transition or change are you currently walking through, and how does it encourage you to know Jesus goes with you?
Following Jesus often requires leaving something behind.
Is there a habit, relationship, mindset, fear, or hurt that God is asking you to leave behind in this season?
The message challenged us to "keep Jesus in the boat."
How do you intentionally stay connected to Jesus during difficult seasons or unexpected storms?
The disciples "took Jesus just as He was."
Are there areas of Jesus' teaching that you find difficult to fully surrender to? What would it look like to trust Him completely?
The storm wasn't the end of the story—it positioned the disciples for a miracle on the other side.
Looking back, can you identify a difficult season that God later used to prepare you to help someone else?
Key Takeaways
Believing in Jesus is the beginning; following Jesus changes us.
You never walk through change alone—Jesus is with you.
Sometimes following Jesus means leaving old things behind.
Trust God's direction, even when His timing doesn't make sense.
The storm may be preparing you for someone's breakthrough on the other side.
Key Quote
"Following starts with believing, but believing is different than following."
Bottom Line
God is still writing your story. Stay in the boat, keep following Jesus, and trust that every transition has purpose—even when you can't yet see what's waiting on the other side.