DISCIPLING

Are you following Jesus—or waiting for life to get easier?

David’s mighty men weren’t always mighty. They came distressed, in debt, and discontented. Their story didn’t end in a cave—and your story doesn’t have to end with addiction, fear, failure, or regret. Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him and become people they never imagined they could be.

In this Bible study through 2 Samuel 23, Pastor Kevin Utile shares seven lessons from David’s mighty men about biblical manhood, overcoming fear, confronting sin, and becoming a disciple who makes disciples:

Come as you are. Choose your company. Confront your battles. Cultivate your courage. Continue in faith. Charge ahead. Conquer your excuses.

Through honest stories of addiction, marriage, ministry setbacks, and costly obedience, this message confronts a question every Christian needs to answer: What has God already called you to do that you keep putting off?

Jesus did more than model courage. He went to the cross. Our hope isn’t in becoming our own hero—it’s in His finished work and the power of the Holy Spirit to follow Him. Stop waiting for perfect circumstances. Start obeying Jesus with the life you have. 

Which of these seven lessons do you need most right now? Tell us in the comments, and share this message with a man you want beside you in the battle.