Courage is stepping out and doing the right thing in the face of danger or difficulty. Courage is a prerequisite for seeing God unleash His supernatural power in your life. The question is how do you actually get courage?

Six barriers to experiencing breakthrough

1. Our TRADITIONS. -Mark 7:1-23
2. Our UNWORTHINESS. -Mark 7:24-30
3. Our DEAFNESS. -Mark 7:31-37
4. Our LACK OF RESOURCES. -Mark 8:1-21
5. Our BLINDNESS. -Mark 8:22-26
6. Our SELF INTEREST. -Mark 8:27-38

Analysis

• Who experienced supernatural breakthroughs of God’s power? Who didn’t?
• What did each group do?
• What lessons did Jesus want His disciples (and us) to learn about Him, themselves, and “stepping out?”

Jesus teaches us that “looking up” is the secret to “stepping out.” -Mark 8:17–9:29

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