Today’s Scriptures
Matthew 11:28-30

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1 John 2:6 the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.

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Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

To be the

of Jesus, we need to

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the Heart of Jesus.

Don’t let the enemy weigh you down with

for things Jesus has already

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and

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.

There is nothing so awesome you could do to make Jesus love you more and there is nothing so evil you could do to make Jesus love you less.

Living in Obedience to Jesus is where we find emotional and spiritual rest, because we know what Jesus

for us is the absolute

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for us.

Meekness is not weakness, it is

under

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control.

Meekness is strength accompanied by

and total dependence on God.

AW Tozer - “The meek man cares not at all who is greater than he, for he has long ago decided that the esteem of the world is not worth the effort.”

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John 4:39 From that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all the things that I have done.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they were asking Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. 41 Many more believed because of His word; 42 and they were saying to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this One is indeed the Savior of the world.”

Show people what forgiveness looks like and feels like rather than just telling them they need to be forgiven.

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John 20:27 Then He *said to Thomas, “Reach here with your finger, and see My hands; and reach here your hand and put it into My side; and do not be unbelieving, but believing.” 28 Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!”

An

is the longest distance between two viewpoints.

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Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

You’ve never known rest like the soul rest that comes through faith in Jesus.

The last verse in the Bible that speaks to those who have not yet believed on Jesus.

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.

2. Discuss in a Life Group

DISCUSS:

If Jesus inserted His heart into you today, how do you think it would change you?

Discuss what meekness and humility look like based upon Jesus’ life

How do you see these truths changing the way you reach out to non-believers and help encourage struggling believers?

3. Pray Together

Pray for each other and record any prayer requests here.