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We are simply on a different page:

^{Matthew 11:20-24, John 21:25}

We want , God wants .

We want the fixed when God is working on the .

Repentance: a change of that leads to a change of .

How to get back on the same page:

^{Matthew 11:25-30, 1 Samuel 4:1-11, Psalm 23:1-6}

Jesus’ greatest desire is to be by us, not by us.

We need to learn how to:

with Him

with Him

from Him

from Him

NOTE: God does not promise to change our , but promises to change our .

WARM UP

1. This week, Life Groups wrap up before the holiday break. As you reflect on this quarter together in your Life Group, what is something you are thankful for or will remember from this season? 
   
   
2. This weekend, we talked about the rest Jesus gives our souls, not just our bodies. What would be your ideal way to relax or rest after a stressful day or demanding season?  
   
   
3. What part of the message or verses did you most need to hear this week?
   
   

KNOW IT

Re-read Matthew 11:28-30.

1. We heard an explanation of a “yoke.” Can you think of a modern-day object or analogy that embodies this concept and how does it relate to Jesus’ invitation? 
   
   
2. Jesus calls Himself gentle and humble in verse 29. Out of all the adjectives that define Jesus, what do you think is the significance of Him using those two in this context? 
   
   
3. Another excellent reminder of the rest God gives is found in Psalm 23. Read it and pay attention to the kind of shepherd He is. Notice that the psalmist is walking through the darkest valley, not around it, but he still finds comfort in God’s presence. How does that connect to Jesus saying, “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light?” 
   
   

SHARE IT

1. This weekend, we talked about how our souls can find rest even if our burdens don’t actually change because true soul rest comes from Jesus. Have you met Christians who seemed to be going through hell, but they still displayed Heaven? What did you notice about them? 
   
   
2. Chris talked about how the people wanted miracles, but Jesus wanted their repentance and a relationship with them. He pointed out that we often want the “presents” of God, not the presence of God. What’s one area where you’ve wanted God to fix your circumstances more than form your character? 
   
   

LIVE IT

1. We are about to head into a Christmas season that reminds us of Jesus’ presence with us, and yet it can be easy to feel unrested around this time. Take a moment and examine—how rested is your soul right now? Where in your life might you need to slow down, and walk through the four steps given to us this weekend in order to surrender and reconnect with Jesus? 
   
   
2. Communion reminds us that Jesus carried the heaviest burden for us. As you prepare to take Communion as a group, what is one way you want to “yoke yourself to Jesus” this week? Also, understanding repentance better, is there anything you want to repent of before we participate in this act of Communion?