Resolve to Rest

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Introduction:

(Matthew 11:25-30):

1. Recognize who invites you.
2. Respond to the almighty.

   Jeremiah 18:11b-12 - "Return, every one from his evil way, and amend your ways and your deeds." But they say, "That is in vain! We will follow our own plans, and will every one act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart."

3. Return to Jesus and find rest.
   1. In Solitude .

      Mark 1:35 - "And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed."

      Luke 5:16 - "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."

   2. In Stillness .

      Psalm 46:10 - "Be still, and know that I am God..."

      Psalm 37:7 - "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him."

   3. In Silence .

      Habakkuk 2:20 - "The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him."

      Isaiah 30:15 - "“For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength."

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Small Group Discussion
Covering Matthew 11:25-30

1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

2. What are some differences between our understanding of rest, and the rest that Jesus says He will give and that we will find?

3. What are some differences between a worldly yoke and the yoke Jesus offers?

4. Do you take time to be still each day? Why or why not?

5. How might not being quiet and still in God’s presence negatively affect your practices of studying scripture and prayer? Conversely, how could being quiet and still have a positive impact on your other practices?

6. If you regularly practice silent stillness, describe how it has deepened your friendship with Jesus.

Breakout
Encourage and pray for one another to “resolve to rest” in Christ in 2025.