Send Me | Week 3 | A Holy Burden | Pastor Ryan DeFrain

Ryan DeFrain   -   January 19, 2026

Discussion Questions

1. The sermon distinguishes between burdens we are meant to release and holy burdens God gives us. How can you tell the difference in your own life?
2. Nehemiah allowed himself to be broken by what broke God’s heart. What are some areas in the world, the church, or your personal life that stir compassion or grief in you?
3. Why is it important to process a burden in God’s presence before acting on it? What can happen when we rush ahead in our own strength?
4. How do repentance and humility prepare our hearts to be used by God when carrying a holy burden?
5. What might your next step of faith-filled obedience look like right now? What is one practical action you can take this week?

Notable Quotes

“Some burdens are meant to be surrendered, but some burdens are meant to be stewarded.”

“A holy burden is a God-given concern that refuses to let us stay comfortable.”

“A waiting season is never a wasted season.”