“A Year of Breakthrough” outline

I. Introduction

A. Welcome and Setting the Tone

B. The Anticipation of Breakthrough in 2024

II. The Vision of Breakthrough

A. Season of Favor from the Lord

B. Individual, Family, and Church Breakthrough

C. Proclamation and Declaration

III. The Collaborative Effort

A. God's Role in Breakthrough

B. Our Responsibility in Faith, Trust, and Obedience

C. Introduction to the Biblical Story (Luke 5:17-26)

IV. Learning from the Paralytic's Journey

A. Opposition and "Pharisees" in Our Lives

B. Recognizing Control Dynamics

Principle #1: Don't Allow Pharisees to Control Your Breakthrough

V. Overcoming Misunderstandings

A. The Role of Power and God's Will

Principle #2: Don't Allow Misunderstanding to Steal Your Breakthrough

VI. The Importance of Community

A. Breakthrough in Isolation vs. Collaborative Efforts

B. The Role of Supportive Friends

Principle #3: Don't Keep Your Friends at a Distance

VII. Persistence and Perseverance

A. Facing Obstacles on the Path to Breakthrough

B. Learning from the Friends of the Paralytic

Principle #4: Get the Right Friends in Your Life

VIII. Making Faith Visible

A. The Challenge of Worrying About Others' Opinions

B. Digging Deep for Breakthrough

Principle #5: Do Whatever It Takes to Receive Your Breakthrough

IX. Overcoming Unbelief

A. Addressing Familiar Questions and Self-Talk

Principle #6: Stop Unbelief Self-Talk

X. Listening and Responding

A. Obedience to God's Guidance

Principle #7: Listen and Respond

XI. Conclusion

A. Summary of Key Principles

B. Commitment to Breakthrough Goals in 2024

C. Closing Encouragement and Challenge