1. Challenged by God

2. Jonah Was sent to Ninevah - Jonah ch 1 v 1 - 3 But disobeyed God God commanded Jonah to go to Ninivah for second time - Jonah ch 3 v 1 - 2 Jonah swallows his pride and speaks to king. Whole kingdom repents Jonah gets angry and God teaches him a lesson

3. Moses The slave who becomes a Prince who becomes an outlaw who eventually becomes a leader Exodus ch 3 v 9 - 14 Challenged to go and speak to Pharaoh Exodus ch 14 v 13 -16 Challenged to Lead

4. Saul/Paul Saul Persecuted the Christians Acts ch 9 v 1 - 16 Challenged to change 2 Corinthians ch 11 v 24 - 31 Challenged to continue

5. Peter Matthew ch 14 v 22 - 33 Challenged to step out of the boat Challenged to keep his eyes on Jesus

6. How are we challenged? Thru Prayer Thru Gods word Thru other people Circumstances

7. What are we challenged to do? Be a missionary Talk to people To lead people Change our lives To persevere - Hebrews ch 12 v 1 - 2 Study Spend time with God Forgive - Colossians ch 3 v 13

8. The Great Challenge aka The Great Commission Matthew ch 28 v 19 - 20 A challenge for all Also a promise to all

9. What next? We need to listen for the challenges Be prepared and ready - 1 Peter ch 1 v13-16 Go

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