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Prepare the Way (Matthew 11:1-19)
- Why did John the Baptist send his disciples to ask if Jesus was “the one who is to come”(v3)?
- Who was John the Baptist, and what was his role?
- Can you recall a time when you struggled with doubt?
- What can we do to prepare the way for our community to meet Jesus?
Repent and Believe (Matthew 11:20-24)
- Why did Jesus perform miracles? Why did he criticise the towns that did not repent?
- In which other parts of the Bible are Tyre, Sidon, and Sodom mentioned? What did they do and what happened to them?
- What stops you from repenting when God confronts you about your sin?
- Pray for your community to see more miracles and for people to repent and turn to Jesus.
Light Burdens (Matthew 11:25-30)
- What is a yoke? Why does Jesus say his burden is easy and light to carry (v30)?
- What does Jesus teach us about little children? (See, for example — Matthew 11:25; 18:1-5; 19:13-15)
- Has following Jesus ever felt like a heavy burden? What do you find particularly difficult?
- How can we become more like little children? Ask God to take away your weariness and burdens, and give you his rest.
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