Koinonia Church
Pastor Andrew Cromwell
Following Ain't Easy
Numbers 12:3 NIV
5 Common Phases of a Believer’s Life
Phase One: Sovereign Foundations
Exodus 2:1-10 NIV
Acts 17:26 NIV
Phase Two: False Start(s) & Shadow Destinies
Exodus 2:11-15 NIV
• False Start: A premature start; an unsuccessful attempt to begin something.
• ShadowDestiny: A false and substitute version of one’s true destiny.
PhaseThree: Desert Experience(s)
Exodus 2:16-22 NIV
Phase Four: God Encounter(s)
Exodus 3:1-5 NIV
Exodus 3:7-8 NIV
Exodus 3:10 NIV
• The Path to a God Encounter
○ Be faithful
Micah 6:8 NIV
○ Keep your eyes open
Acts 17:27 NIV
○ Move toward God
James 4:8 ESV
1 Samuel 3:9: Samuel to the Lord: 'Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.'
Phase Five: Living It Out
Exodus 4:20 NIV
3 Kinds of Problems
• Provision Problems
• People Problems
• Personal Problems
Challenge: Keep reading in Exodus!
Discussion Questions
1. How was it possible for Moses to be the most humble man alive and do ALL of those incredible things?
2. Have you ever had a false start or a shadow destiny? Describe it.
3. What is the phase that you believe you are in right now and why?
If you made the choice to follow Jesus today, text "Jesus" to 559.500.4830. You will receive texts from Pastor Andrew to help with your next steps.
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