KE Group Questions
Week of July  19, 2026

Summary
This sermon, part of a series called "Take Flight," focuses on the fears that keep us grounded and prevent us from fulfilling God's calling on our lives. Using the story of Moses as a framework, the pastor walks through five key objections Moses raised when God called him, including personal inadequacy, fear of rejection, and a sense of limitation. Each objection mirrors the fears many believers carry today, and the sermon challenges the congregation to recognize that God calls the unready, equips the unqualified, and empowers the weak so that His strength can be made evident.

Ice Breaker
What is one thing you tried for the first time that made you nervous, and how did it turn out?

Key Verses
  1. Isaiah 40:31 New Living Translation (NLT)
  2. Hebrews 11:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
  3. 1 John 4:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
  4. Romans 10:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
  5. Exodus 4:10-12 New Living Translation (NLT)
  6. Philippians 4:13 New Living Translation (NLT)

Questions
  1. The pastor described fear as the primary thing keeping people from fulfilling God's calling. In what area of your life do you most clearly see fear holding you back right now?
  2. Moses raised five objections when God called him, including 'Who am I?' and 'I am not eloquent.' Which of Moses' objections do you relate to the most, and why?
  3. The sermon emphasized that God calls the unready and equips them as they step out in faith. Can you think of a time when you felt completely unqualified for something God was asking you to do? What happened?
  4. The pastor said that faith comes by hearing God's Word, and that perfect love casts out fear. How intentional are you currently about filling your life with God's Word and spending time in His presence? What does that look like practically for you?
  5. The sermon compared fear and faith to a boxing ring, saying that every time fear tries to jump back in, we raise the shield of faith. What does it look like in your daily life to actively use your faith as a shield against fear?
  6. The pastor pointed out that the root of complaining and murmuring is often fear, just as it was for the children of Israel. How do you personally recognize when fear is driving your words or reactions?
  7. God asked Moses, 'What is in your hand?' referring to the staff Moses already carried. When you think about your own time, talent, and treasure, what do you feel God might be asking you to place in His hands right now?
  8. The sermon mentioned that some fears are rooted in past failure or trauma, and that we sometimes need the help of others in the body of Christ to get to the root. How comfortable are you with being vulnerable and seeking help from others in your faith community? What makes that easy or difficult for you?

Life Application
This week, identify one specific fear that has been keeping you from a step God is calling you to take. Write it down, then find one Bible verse that speaks directly against that fear. Read that verse out loud every morning and every evening. At the end of the week, take one small, concrete action in the direction God has been nudging you, even if you do not feel fully ready. Share what you experienced with someone in your group.

Key Takeaways
  1. Fear is the primary obstacle keeping believers from fulfilling God's calling, and it must be actively confronted through faith and the perfect love of God.
  2. God calls the unready and the unqualified on purpose, because His strength is made most visible through human weakness and dependence on Him.
  3. Faith grows through consistent exposure to God's Word and through deepening our relationship with Him, because faith comes by hearing and perfect love casts out fear.
  4. Whatever God has placed in our hands, whether time, talent, or treasure, becomes extraordinary when surrendered to Him and used for His purposes.
  5. Getting to the root of our fears, which often stem from past failure or trauma, sometimes requires the help of others in the body of Christ, and that kind of vulnerability is a sign of strength, not weakness.



Importance  of KE Groups

Growing spiritually takes a daily personal walk with God and a gathering together in fellowship with other believers.

Our corporate gathering is for equipping the saints, but meeting in small groups allows regular individual
participation so that personal needs can be addressed.

Small groups also foster growth in ministering the gifts of the Holy Spirit, accountability, and the support
necessary to be a healthy member of the family of God.

The leadership of Praise Tabernacle has encouraged group leaders to be missional and evangelistic
in their approach to leading these groups.

The ultimate goal is Kingdom Expansion.

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