1. You Can’t Do it All - Week 3
For Further Study
Objective: To admit we can’t do it all alone and to experience freedom by giving Matthew 11:25-30
our burdens to God.
Open
• Describe a time when you needed help but didn’t ask for it or didn’t What sorts of activities absolutely drain the life out of you?
accept it. Why are many Christians frazzled and burned out?
• Why is it difficult for us to accept help from others?
Explore
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Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about what happens to When did Jesus pray? (11:25)
you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) How did Jesus address God? (11:25)
Why did Jesus say He was praising God? (11:25)
What did Jesus say God had entrusted or committed to Him? (11:27)
Who alone did Jesus say knew Him? (11:27)
• Why is it sometimes difficult for us to ask for or accept help from
Besides himself, who did Jesus say could know God? (11:27)
God?
Who claimed to reveal God to the world? (11:27)
• What general invitation did Christ make at this time? (11:28)
What kind of people was Jesus addressing? (11:28)
Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy bur- What promise did Jesus make to those who would accept His offer? (11:28)
dens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV) How did Jesus describe Himself? (11:29)
How is walking with Christ described? (11:30)
• What burdens are you carrying that are heavy and exhausting?
Reflect
• In what practical ways can you give these burdens to God? In what ways do you feel weary and burdened right now?
What aspects of the Christian life do you find especially taxing or burdensome?
Read this verse together: What is it like to experience the promised "rest" of Christ?
“God blesses those who realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven How would you describe your walk with Christ right now?
is given to them.”
Matthew 5:3 (NLT) Apply
Individually pray: (out loud or silently) What are two specific ways you can work with Christ tomorrow instead of
going in your own direction?
Lord I admit my need for you in every area of my life. Please help me to give Besides praying, what are some ways you can get to know your
my burdens completely to you and experience the freedom of leaving them in Father in heaven more intimately this week?
your hands. What burdens will you entrust to Christ today?