The Heart of the Church: Week 4 - Fan or Follower

Most Christians believe they are a follower of Jesus, but when we look at Jesus’ description of a follower in Matthew 16, we may be more of a fan than a follower. So how do we follow Jesus the way he called us to?

Impact Card

Icebreaker: What do you do for work and what is your favorite part of your job?

Reading: Matthew 16

Discussion Questions: 

1. What is the difference between a fan and a follower? Why is that difference important?

2. What desires does follow God fulfill in your life?

3.  What people do you know in your life that seems to deny themselves well? In what ways do you see self-denial play out in their lives?

4. In what ways can you begin to “take up your cross” that you aren’t currently doing?

5. When are you the most tempted to not fully follow God in your life?

6. In what way can you be more of a follower of Jesus rather than a fan of Jesus?