Opening Prayer:
Thank You for being a God who calls and walks with us. Open our hearts to Your Word today. Teach us to trust the process—even when it’s uncomfortable—knowing You are shaping us for Your purpose. Help us listen, obey, and move forward in faith. Amen.

Summary:
God doesn't just call us—He equips us through the process. In Moses's life, a calling can often lead us through wilderness seasons that stretch our faith and build our trust. Fulfillment doesn’t come instantly but through obedient steps as we walk with God.

Key Scriptures for Deeper Study
1. Exodus 3:1–10 – Moses encounters God in the burning bush and receives his calling. In these scriptures, what does God’s choice to appear in a burning bush tell us about how He calls and prepares us?
2. Exodus 5:1–2 – Moses faces rejection from Pharaoh and learns the process isn’t always immediate. What is the significance of Pharaoh's rejection in Exodus, and how does it speak to our expectations of obedience leading to immediate results?
3. Exodus 14:13–16 – At the Red Sea, Moses is reminded that faith requires action and trust in God's timing.  Why do you think God tells Moses to stop crying and start moving? How does this challenge passive faith?
4. Exodus 14:29–31 – God fulfills His promise as the people walk through the sea on dry ground.
5. Proverbs 3:5– We’re encouraged to fully trust the Lord, not relying on our own understanding.

Discussion Questions:
1. Have you ever felt discouraged like Moses when your obedience didn’t yield instant change? How did you respond?
2. What does “Trust the Process” mean for your current season of life? Where might God be growing your trust?
3. The quote says, “If you’re too big to do the little things, you’re too small for the big things.” What small acts of faithfulness is God inviting you into right now?
4. How can we support one another in remaining faithful during God's process's “waiting” phases?
5. Moses had to wait 40 years in the wilderness before God called him through the burning bush. How do you maintain faith and patience during long waiting periods?
6. The sermon mentions Moses' journey from having a burden for his people to leading them out of Egypt. What burdens or heartbreaks do you have that might be indicators of God's calling on your life?

4 Weekly Takeaways
1. Be present in the process – Don’t despise small beginnings or delays; God is forming something more profound in you.
2. Respond, don’t retreat – When the calling feels heavy or unclear, take the next obedient step anyway.
3. Practice trust daily – Spend intentional time this week leaning not on your understanding, but seeking God’s direction.
4. Identify Your Burden - Reflect on what breaks your heart this week. Write down areas where you feel a strong desire to make a difference.

Closing Prayer:
Lord, thank You for showing us that You don’t just call us; you walk us through every step. Help us to trust the process You’ve placed us in. Give us the courage to move forward, the patience to wait well, and the faith to believe that You are working all things together for our good. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Open in Prayer:
“Lord, thank You for bringing us here. Open our hearts to Your Word and help us see where we may be chasing things that aren’t from You. Show us what it means to follow Your calling and build our lives on Your truth. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

Summary:
In this study, we will explore the concept of "False Mountains," which represent pursuits and expectations that lead us away from God's unique calling for our lives. We will examine how the Jewish people's misguided expectations during Jesus' final week led them to seek external validation instead of understanding the deeper purpose of His mission. We will discuss how to discern our unique calling and the importance of building our lives on a firm foundation in Christ rather than seeking approval from others.

Key Scriptures:
- Matthew 20:17–19 (NLT)
‍As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside privately and told them what was going to happen to him.
“Listen,” he said, “we’re going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die.
Then they will hand him over to the Romans to be mocked, flogged with a whip, and crucified. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead.”
- Matthew 21:9 (NLT)
‍Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting,
“Praise God for the Son of David!
Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Praise God in the highest heaven!”
- Luke 19:41–42 (NLT)
‍But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep.
“How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes.”
- Luke 9:51 (NLT)
‍As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
- Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)
‍Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
- Galatians 1:10 (NLT)
‍Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
- Matthew 7:24–27 (NLT)
‍“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.
But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.
When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.”

‍Discussion Questions
‍1. What are some examples of "false mountains" that people might chase today?
2. How does living for external validation impact your life and spiritual journey?
3. In what ways did the Jewish people have misplaced expectations about Jesus and His mission?
4. How can understanding your God-given identity help you discern your calling?
5. Reflect on the "4 Corners of Clarity"- Strengths, Passion, Holy Spirit-breathed seasonal pull, Economic Engine.  Which area resonates with you the most, and why?
6. How can the example of Jesus' final week inspire us to be resolute in our own calling?
7. Discuss the implications of building your life on solid rock versus sand (Matthew 7:24–27) in your relationship with God.
8.  How can we practice discernment in our lives to recognize when we are climbing the wrong mountain?

‍Application:
- Reflect on the mountains you are currently climbing in your life. Are they rooted in God’s calling or external validation? Consider journaling about your identity in Christ and what it means to be a child of God.
- Identify specific steps you can take to align your passions and strengths with God’s purpose for your life this week. Share these with a trusted friend or accountability partner to encourage support and prayer.
- Commit to spending time in prayer and quiet reflection. Ask God to reveal any 'False Mountains' in your life and show you the authentic path He has for you.

Close in Prayer:
“God, thank You for speaking to us today. Help us let go of false pursuits and walk in Your purpose. Keep our feet steady on the solid foundation of Christ. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

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