Life Group Study - November 23, 2025

1) COME — An Invitation to Relationship, Not Performance

Read: Matthew 11:28; John 15:4–5; Psalm 62:1–2
 Context: In a culture driven by religious performance and self-effort, Jesus offers Himself, not a system.
 Say: The greatest act of faith is not achieving for Jesus, but approaching Him honestly.
 Ask: What does “coming to Jesus” practically look like for you right now? What keeps people (or you) from actually coming close — pride, guilt, fear, busyness? How might your prayer life change if you started with presence, not petitions?

2) TAKE — Rest That Replaces Restlessness

Read: Matthew 11:28–29; Hebrews 4:9–11; Isaiah 30:15
 Context: Rest is not inactivity; it’s inner stillness that comes from trust.
 Say: Jesus offers rest for your soul, not just relief for your schedule.
 Ask: When do you notice your soul becoming restless or hurried? What rhythms or boundaries could help you take real rest this week? Why is surrendering control sometimes the hardest way to rest?

3) LEARN — The Unforced Rhythms of Grace

Read: Matthew 11:29; Philippians 4:6–7; Colossians 3:15
 Context: A “yoke” was a teaching tool — Jesus’ way of life is gentle and learnable.
 Say: Grace has a rhythm, not a rush. Learning from Jesus means slowing down enough to hear His cadence.
 Ask: What rhythms of grace do you need to re-learn — prayer, Sabbath, simplicity, gratitude? How can you tell when you’re carrying someone else’s “yoke” instead of Jesus’? What has God been teaching you lately about pacing your faith with peace? 

4) LIVE — Freely and Lightly

Read: Matthew 11:30; Galatians 5:1; Psalm 23:1–3
 Context: The life of faith isn’t meant to crush us, but to set us free.
 Say: Freedom in Jesus isn’t found by escaping pressure but by exchanging burdens — His for ours.
 Ask: What would it look like for you to “walk lighter” this week — in your mind, emotions, or schedule? What’s one area where you’ve been striving instead of trusting? How can the group pray for you to walk in freedom and peace?

Scripture References: Matthew 11:25–30; Psalm 62:1–2; Isaiah 30:15; Philippians 4:6–7; Galatians 5:1; Hebrews 4:9–11; John 15:4–5