Groups Discussion Guide
Read Scripture. Go Deeper. Ask Questions. Take Action.
Heavy Weight, Light Work
Scripture
Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Main Idea
The weight of the world—of life—is heavy. We’re surrounded by heavy weight. But God can make light our burdens. If we give Him the parts of our life that weigh us down like worries, anxieties, stress He promises us that His yolk is light. It’s light because He bears it when we give it to Him. His yolk is easy because when he steps in the weight shifts to His shoulders – it’s called grace. The pain of now doesn’t compare to the glory to come later.
Every hardship has an expiration date.
Discussion Questions
- What is or has been one of the hardest weights in your life to give to God to let him make the work light despite the weight being so heavy?
- Is it difficult for you to accept God's grace? To accept that He can and wants to help make your work lighter?
- Who and what are you believing God for in 2026?
Summary
The heavy weight we carry because of decisions we’ve made, decisions others have made, opportunities missed, or guilt we’ve let satan convince us is ours to bare Jesus will step in. And once He steps in, the work becomes lighter as He shoulders the weight. That’s His grace. The pain we experience now doesn’t compare to the glory to come later. The heavier the weight, the bigger the glory. Everything God says He’ll do will come to pass.
Take Action
- Pray and ask God how you should give in the end-of-year offering.
- Look into Paul's letters to the Corinthians with a YouVersion reading plan.
- Think intentionally about people in your life that would benefit from our Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway. Pray for them and the conversation to have with them about it. It can be a difficult topic sometimes. Reserve a dinner at vel.city/meals
Announcements
- End-of-the-year offering begins Nov 23.
- Taking donations for our Thanksgiving giveaway through Nov 16.
- Vision Weekend is Nov 21-23
