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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
Matthew 11:28-30
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?