SERMON NOTES

JEREMIAH 6:16 (NIV)
This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

STEP ONE: STOP

• Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV)
  Stand at the crossroads and look….

STEP TWO: ASK

• Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV)
  …ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is.
• John 14:6 (NIV)
  I am the way….

STEP THREE: WALK

• Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV)
  …walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.

MATTHEW 11:28-29 (NLT)
(28) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (29) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

MATTHEW 11:28-29 (MSG)
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:

1. What are the Crossroads you are facing in your life right now and how might the Lord be inviting you to Stop, Ask, and Walk in a different direction?
2. Why do you often resist turning back to God, even when you know His way leads to greater rest and peace in your life?
3. There is a deep surrender to Jesus that can bring a deeper rest and peace to your life. What are the areas in your life that are easy to surrender to Him, and what are the areas that are more difficult for you to surrender?

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