Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church
The Way of Jesus - Matthew: Yoke
If Jesus’ Yoke is Easy, Why is Life so Hard?
Locations & Times
Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church
7127 Dutchland Pkwy, Liberty Township, OH 45044, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Welcome to Royal Redeemer!
We're glad you made the choice to join in worship today. We'd love for you to leave this hour knowing God is with you and you are energized to live out your faith through love for family, friends, and all the people God gives you. We'd like to get to know you better and respond to any needs that you or your family may have, so click the link below to record your presence with us and to share any prayer requests or care needs.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEk0KkHB2_wv_WyRY7AoKDCJrStiK8h9U51k9ouyW-_07fNw/viewformThe Chosen Bible Study
We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God’s chosen nation. Once we belong to Him, we’re not only given a new identity, we’re ushered into a new reality. One that is sure, powerful, and life-changing.
Each week this group will watch an episode from the series “The Chosen” and use the study guide “What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?” to connect participants to the Bible in a brand-new way.
This study includes:
A deeper look at Isaiah 43 and its fulfillment in Jesus and the lives of His followers (including us!)
Script excerpts, quotes, and illustrations from the show
Guiding questions for groups or individuals
Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications—although it says even more about the Chooser than the choosees! We are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God’s chosen people.
What does it actually mean to be Chosen? To answer that question, we’re going Old school—Testament that is—which leads us back to the New. Which always leads us directly to Jesus!
Each week this group will watch an episode from the series “The Chosen” and use the study guide “What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?” to connect participants to the Bible in a brand-new way.
This study includes:
A deeper look at Isaiah 43 and its fulfillment in Jesus and the lives of His followers (including us!)
Script excerpts, quotes, and illustrations from the show
Guiding questions for groups or individuals
Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications—although it says even more about the Chooser than the choosees! We are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God’s chosen people.
What does it actually mean to be Chosen? To answer that question, we’re going Old school—Testament that is—which leads us back to the New. Which always leads us directly to Jesus!
Women of the Word - New Session
Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Are you afraid some emotions are too intense to express to God? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray.
In this 7-session study, join with six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.
Register Here: https://royalredeemerlutheran.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1819234
In this 7-session study, join with six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.
Register Here: https://royalredeemerlutheran.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1819234
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https://royalredeemerlutheran.churchcenter.com/registrationsMichael Cera GIF
One of the most frequently sent GIFs features actor Michael Cera, playing George Michael Bluth from the TV show “Arrested Development”. If you search for "collapse GIF," it will likely be one of the top results. The GIF portrays a young man entering a room, setting down his backpack, and collapsing face-first onto the floor.
He tucks his arms in and seems resigned to his current position. Unable to continue. It conveys the message of feeling overwhelmed and giving up. The best part is that the GIF loops repeatedly, symbolizing the unending sense of "I cannot go on." Hopefully I’m not the only one who can relate.
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"Come Unto Me" by J. Kirk Richards
This painting was created for the 2021 Business Card Art Show and is incredibly small, measuring only 3 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide, similar to a business card. You can easily carry it in your wallet or place it in a book you're reading. It is not a grand, wall-sized mural but a humble business card. Jesus says, "My yoke is easy, and My burden is light." Carrying this promise with you and receiving the blessings Jesus offers does not impose a heavy burden.
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