The 911 Handbook Discussion Guide Questions

Lesson 8 / Chapter 8

When You Need to Make a Change: Breaking Out of Comfort Zones

Read Matthew 14:25-31

What is a comfort zone?

What is the greatest danger of a comfort zone?

Principle #1: We break through comfort zones when we do something that makes us feel uncomfortable.

Why is it important for us to break through our comfort zones?

How does the boat represent a comfort zone?

Why do we feel uncomfortable whenever we break through a comfort zone?

Why We Stay in the Boat:

How can fear of criticism keep us in the boat?

How does the fear of failure keep us in the boat?

How can failure help make us successful?

Give some examples of imaginary dragons that keep people in the boat.

Principle #3: We break through comfort zones by taking a step of faith.

Why did Peter ask Jesus to command him to come?

What commitment did Peter make when he stepped out of the boat?

Using the analogy of feet and the boat, explain the difference between unbelief, doubt, and faith.

Explain how taking a step of faith can shatter the stronghold of fear.

Principle #4: We break through comfort zones in order to fulfill God's will.

What is the primary motivation for breaking out of a comfort zone?

Why did Peter need to hear Jesus say "come" before he get out of the boat?

Before we can make a change, what do we need to understand?

Principle #5: We break through comfort zones to experience freedom on the other side.

Why did Peter sink after taking a few steps on the water?

Why is freedom found outside of every comfort zone?

What are some comfort zones you need to break through? What steps do you need to take to do so?