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Jan 2022
48m 58s

Teaching | Hurry: The Great Enemy of Spi...

Practicing the Way
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"If you want to experience the life of Jesus, you have to adopt the lifestyle of Jesus."

In Matthew 11v28-30, Jesus offers a new yoke to his disciples. In this message, John Mark breaks down what it means to pick up the yoke of Jesus and adopt His lifestyle: taking up the easy yoke of Jesus means that we need to slow down. In light of this, John Mark explains how hurry is opposed to the way that Jesus walked and to our spiritual growth, then challenges us to be creative and disciplined in how we "unhurry" our lives. 


Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 11v28-30; Luke 10v41-42 


Resources for this practice:

https://practicingthewayarchives.org/practices/practicing-the-way

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