You Are Free by Rebekah Lyons
Week 2: Chapter 1 — Free to Rest
Read Chapter 1 of You Are Free. Primary passages: Matthew 11:28–30; Psalm 23
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In a culture that glorifies busyness, Rebekah's invitation to rest can feel almost countercultural — even suspicious. Come to these questions ready to examine why rest is so hard, and what it might actually look like.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Rebekah draws a distinction between the rest the world offers (distraction, escape) and the rest Jesus offers ('rest for your souls,' Matthew 11:29). In your own words, what is the difference? Which kind have you been seeking most often?
2.She describes how the pressure to meet others' expectations can masquerade as virtue — it looks like faithfulness, service, or responsibility. Have you ever used busyness or people-pleasing as a kind of spiritual cover? What were you afraid might happen if you slowed down?
3.Jesus says, 'My yoke is easy and my burden is light.' What would need to be true about God for that to actually be believable? What image of God makes that promise feel untrustworthy?