5.24.26 - Bearing the Burden You're Made For (Kenny Camacho)
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 11
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REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Have you ever felt like your “job” in the world was to be “sufficiently angry about all the right things”? What led you to feel this way? How does this sort of outrage compare to the way Jesus lived and responded to injustices in his world?
In Matthew 11:3-6, John the Baptist asks if Jesus is really the Messiah because Jesus wasn't acting like the warrior king everyone expected. What was Jesus's answer? Why do you think he focused on individual healing rather than top-down political change?
Think about the “strings” Kenny mentioned: your connections to family, neighbors, friends, coworkers. How could focusing on serving these specific people in your life create real change… even if it seems small compared to big world problems?
We need to remove other “yokes” before we can really wear the “yoke” of Jesus! What are some examples of heavy burdens people carry… that might not really be theirs?
Kenny suggested that one reason it’s hard to trust the “yoke” of Jesus is that it often doesn’t feel heavy enough. Did that statement make sense to you? Have you ever felt this way?
What holds you back from experiencing more joy in your own life? If you were sitting down with Jesus face-to-face, what do you think he would tell you about this? Is it really possible for you to put down some of the burdens you carry… and see the disciplines of the Christian life as a privilege instead of an obligation?