New Year’s Release
Welcome Back!!!
Welcome to a New LifeGroup Session!
Before we jump into our study, let’s take a moment to remember that there are THREE things we want to see happen every time our LifeGroups gather:
– Movement towards Each Other
– Movement towards God
– Movement towards our Community
Our questions follow this same format. All of the questions are designed towards movement. We hope you enjoy your time together in your LifeGroup.
**Remember, our goal is to deepen our relationship with Jesus and each other. Use the questions that are help and skip the rest.
CURRENT SERIES: Welcome Back! These questions are from the NYE message
Last Week:
Two Weeks Ago:
Key Verse:
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28–29
Movement Towards Each Other (know the people in your group)
What was your favorite memory over the holiday season?
Movement Towards God (grow in your relationship with God)
Do you believe in setting New Year Resolutions? Why/Why not?
Why do you think people make New Years Resolutions?
What do you think is the most common New Years Resolution?
What is the longest you have kept one? The shortest?
If they don’t work for most people, why do they do it every year?
Read Matthew 11:28
Who is Jesus talking to in this passage?
In verse 28 is Jesus talking about physical labor and heavy loads?
What does it look like for someone to labor through life?
What do you think are some of the unseen things people are carrying in their life?
How does that impact day to day living?
What is Jesus offering?
Why is that important?
What does “rest” mean to you?
When is the last time you experienced it?
Read Matthew 11:29
What is a yoke?
What is Jesus offering?
Did Jesus face difficulties in life? (see Hebrews 4:14-16)
What does it look like to learn from him? (John 15:4-5)
Why does Jesus want to walk with us?
What does He mean by “rest for your soul”?
What does emotional rest look like?
The challenge was to have a New Year’s “release”. What would it look like to give that over to Jesus?
How would that change 2024 for you?
Movement Towards Community (they see the change in you)
Is there something you need to release for 2024? What would it look like if you did?
Welcome Back!
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