Hope Christian Church
Message Notes Roy Lawson
Sermon Notest 5-04-25
Locations & Times
Hope Christian Church
9273 Coach Stop Rd, Columbia, IL 62236, USA
Wednesday 4:00 PM
Life Group Questions for 5-4-25
OPEN
As a child, what kind of work or responsibilities did you have? How did that shape your view of work today?
Have you ever felt “weary and burdened” in a way that felt overwhelming? What was that season like?
DIG
Read Matthew 11:28-30. What stands out to you about Jesus’ invitation? Why do you think He used the image of a “yoke”?
The speaker contrasts Jesus' yoke with other “difficult to bear” or burdensome ones. As a group, develop a list of some modern “yokes” people carry today?
Jesus says His yoke is “easy” and His burden “light.” How does this challenge or affirm your current understanding of the Christian life?
On Sunday, Roy shared a personal story about being yoked with his father. How does that analogy deepen your understanding of being yoked with Jesus?
REFLECT
Where in your life right now do you feel most burdened? What would it look like to bring that to Jesus?
How can you learn to work with Jesus rather than for Jesus in this current season?
Roy described growing “younger” as he grew older in Christ. What do you hope your faith looks like as you mature?
OPEN
As a child, what kind of work or responsibilities did you have? How did that shape your view of work today?
Have you ever felt “weary and burdened” in a way that felt overwhelming? What was that season like?
DIG
Read Matthew 11:28-30. What stands out to you about Jesus’ invitation? Why do you think He used the image of a “yoke”?
The speaker contrasts Jesus' yoke with other “difficult to bear” or burdensome ones. As a group, develop a list of some modern “yokes” people carry today?
Jesus says His yoke is “easy” and His burden “light.” How does this challenge or affirm your current understanding of the Christian life?
On Sunday, Roy shared a personal story about being yoked with his father. How does that analogy deepen your understanding of being yoked with Jesus?
REFLECT
Where in your life right now do you feel most burdened? What would it look like to bring that to Jesus?
How can you learn to work with Jesus rather than for Jesus in this current season?
Roy described growing “younger” as he grew older in Christ. What do you hope your faith looks like as you mature?