Key Passage: “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” Matthew 11:28
Rest is found in Jesus.
REVIEW: Fear steals our rest.
- READ: Psalm 34:4 “I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.”
- DISCUSS: What fears has God helped you overcome, and how has your life changed as a result?
REVIEW: Isolation steals our rest.
- READ: Ephesians 4:3 “Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.”
- DISCUSS: What makes it difficult to connect deeply with people in your current season of life?
REVIEW: Stress steals our rest.
- READ: 1 Peter 5:6-7 “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
- DISCUSS: What circumstances, relationships, or responsibilities keep your mind from resting right now? How can you let Jesus into those areas more?
REVIEW: Spiritual hunger steals our rest.
- READ: Matthew 4:4 “The scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
- DISCUSS: How have you recently enjoyed and connected with God, and what was the effect on your heart?
ASK:
What else did you get from this week's sermon? What actions or next steps can you take to apply it to your life?
PRAY:
Pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal what is keeping us from rest and for a renewed connection to the rest that Jesus promises.