THE PROMISE OF REST

THE PROMISE OF REST

Matthew 11:28-3028 Come to Me, all you

who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take

My yoke upon you and learn from Me,

Matthew 11:28-30for I am gentle and lowly

in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy

and My burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

An Open Invitation to ALL

Matthew 11:28-30

Pre-Requisite: Acknowledging the Burdens of

our Own Situation

Matthew 11:28-30

Labor:Forced labor (i.e. slavery)

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Labor:Working to the

point of utter exhaustion

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Heavy Ladened:Burdened by a

great load

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Labor Internal

Burdens External

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Lie of Legalism: A Denial of the

Sufficiency of Christ

Matthew 11:28-30

OUR RESPONSE:TAKE THE YOKE

Matthew 11:28-30

Legalism: At its very core denies the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice

Matthew 11:28-30

Pre-Requisite: Acknowledging the Burdens of

our Own Situation

Matthew 11:28-30

Tandem Bike Basics:Front Seat – Captain

Back Seat - Stoker

Matthew 11:28-30

Captain’s Job: Steer, lead, avoid debris, negotiate

obstacles

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Stoker’s Primary Job: Trust the

Captain and Pedal

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Jesus’ Invitation must be responded to Personally and

Individually

Matthew 11:28-30

Our Reward: Rest for our Souls!

Matthew 11:28-30

Rest Peace

Matthew 11:28-30

Easy?

Light?

Matthew 11:28-30

The Yoke is Easy BECAUSE IT FITS

Matthew 11:28-30

We Were Created to be in the

YOKE OF CHRIST!

Matthew 11:28-30

Our Eyes and Hearts are Fixed

on a GREATER HOPE

Matthew 11:28-30

We are Promised DIVINE

ENABLEMENT!

How have you responded, and

how are you responding, to

Jesus’ Invitation?