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Title: Heavy Burdens for Religionists
Proposition: Because discipleship begins and operates by grace, the burden belongs to the Lord.
Introduction – My yoke is easy. My burden is light.
Disciples are not burdened with conversion.
Disciples are not burdened with finding a labor force.
Disciples are not burdened with talking to those who won’t listen.
Disciples are not burdened with personal offense.
Disciples are not burdened with success or failure.
Small Group Study Guide
Have you ever tried to share the gospel past your welcome?
Have you ever been hurt by the rejection of unbelievers? How should you handle it?
How much does knowing that your name is in the Lamb’s Book of Life fill you with joy? How does the word’s of Jesus about your discipleship productivity, not being your source of your joy, make you feel?
Have you ever felt the burden of ministry like the Apostle Paul? (Not necessarily the degree but rather the type) How do you understand ministry burden versus the statement of Jesus that his burden is light?