Soul Rest

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Soul Rest

Jesus offers us as rest we might not always expect, but it's always the one that we need and will sa

February 5, 2023 • Reggie Austin • Matthew 11:28–30

Whether it's life stage, a special circumstance, or specific struggle, we're all tired. Sometimes exhausted. Jesus meets us in our need with an offer of his rest. In Him, we find the unexpected and potent peace of His presence - the rest we truly need.

Application Questions:

1. What are some ways in which you look for rest?

2. How is Jesus' unexpected offer of rest actually good news?

3. How can you look to find your rest in Him this week?

Where Will We Go?

February 25, 2024 • Matt Kleinhans, Ara Torosian • John 6:66–69

At the beginning of John 6, Jesus feeds almost 20,000 people miraculously. By the end of John 6, the only followers He has left are His disciples. Challenging His disciples, Jesus asks them if they will leave Him as well? Peter responds with a declaration of faith and desperation that is true for all Christians everywhere. Application Questions: 1. What does spiritual desperation look like in your life? 2. How can you live a life of dependence on the words of Jesus? 3. In what way can you build your life upon Christ's words of eternal life?

The Cost of Following Jesus

September 17, 2023 • José González • Luke 14:25–33

Following Jesus is not easy, because He asks us to subordinate everything that competes with our love for Him. Our problem begins when we think that we can only follow Him with our imperfect love. When Jesus invites us to follow him, it is an invitation to give up our selfish love to receive his perfect love and when we do so that is when we find true happiness and eternal life. Application Questions: 1. Why does Jesus want you to understand that to follow Him starts by loving Him the most? 2. How does the pursuit of your own happiness without Jesus can become an obstacle to follow him? 3. Why might not following Jesus be the greatest cost for an aspiring disciple?

The Eyes of Jesus

March 6, 2022 • Luke 15:1–7

Jesus changed the world and impacts lives every day in a surprising way: zoomed in, one person at a time. He not only sees individuals and their specific needs, but he saves and celebrates, with a singular focus, each person adopted into his family. Application Question: 1. Is there someone in your life who needs to seen by you the way Jesus sees you? Pray and ask God to show you who you need to see today.