December 14, 2025 – Matthew 4:12-25
Jesus calls people to follow Him.
Many young people struggle with what they should do with their lives as they approach the end of high school or college. Determining a vocation and how to develop the skills necessary for it can challenge young adults with life-changing decisions—and some difficult sacrifices. Years later, as they approach middle-age, many of these same adults experience mid-life crises as their earlier dreams fail to materialize. Sometimes, they may even wonder what life might have been like if they’d chosen differently.
Life choices are best made in the context of knowing and doing God’s will. Jesus calls people to follow Him. Answering Christ’s invitation to discipleship positions us to continue in His will moving forward. Keeping His call firmly before us helps make daily decisions much easier. As you dig into this session, reflect on the men who answered Jesus’s call and how they found purpose in Him. Consider what they gave up—and what God may be calling you to surrender. Ask God to help you know how to encourage adults to respond positively to Jesus’s call to discipleship.
Resources Available
In addition to the resources below, you also have access to the Quick Source, Daily Discipleship Guide, Leader Guide, and Pack Items. Please reach out to us using the form below if you do not have access to these materials and would like them.
Podcast
Members of the Explore the Bible team review the main points of the study, discuss some critical questions from the study, and provide teaching tips along the way.
Extra Ideas
Extra provides an idea for using a current news story to supplement the Engage (introduction) and Challenge (application) features during the group time.
Prayer Guide
The quarterly prayer guide provides suggestions for praying verses from each Adult Explore the Bible session during the week. Click below to access the guide.
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