Sermon Notes

1. What special day is our church celebrating and participating in today with other Christians, churches, and denominations around the globe? ________________________

2. The Chosen is a __________ telling of Jesus’ story in the New Testament.

3. In our scripture text for today, what is Jesus doing? ______________________________

4. Jesus extends an __________________ to the crowds.

5. What is it the crowds are called to let go of? ____________________________________

6. True or False. Human beings seek meaning in their lives. _________________________

7. According to the study quoted by Pastor Mikayla, how many times a day on vacation do people check their phones? __________________

8. Jesus’ yoke is ________________ and ____________________.

9. Sabbath rest is designed to lead us into the _____________ of ____________.

10. What is one way in our lives of discipleship that we practice letting go? ______________

11. “The call of ministry is for ______ ____________ of Jesus Christ.”

12. As followers of Jesus we must constantly return to the “well-spring” of our faith. Give an example of where one might go or what one might do to return to the “well-spring.” ________________________________________________________________________

Questions for Discussion or Reflection (Individual or Journey Group Use)

1. What do you think the significance is of Jesus teaching and instructing the crowds while they all face the opposition of the Israelite leaders and government?

2. Jesus invitation in this Gospel passage is spoken to a crowd experiencing certain things in life. What are some of those things and why might Jesus’ invitation be so welcome?

3. Have you ever experienced the feeling of weariness? What was it like for you?

4. Looking at your life and the way you spend your time, do you think you spend more or less time connecting to an electronic device than the average American?

5. What are some of the things in your life and in the world that disconnect you from yourself and from God?

6. Jesus’ yoke leads to Sabbath rest. What does Sabbath rest mean and look like to you?

7. What is one thing you could do to make more space in your life for Sabbath rest?

8. In Disney’s Frozen Elsa sings a power ballad entitled “Let It Go.” What are some of the things that you need to let go in your life to make more space for the holy?

9. We are all called to ministry. How do we nurture our souls to prepare us and keep us energized for our work?

10. Where is the “well-spring” that you need to go to more often?

Weekly Scripture Reading Guide

Monday: Exodus 20:8-11
Tuesday: 1 Peter 5:7
Wednesday: Proverbs 4:23
Thursday: John 7:38
Friday: Isaiah 40:30
Saturday: Matthew 11:28-30