Context: In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus = the King of Israel. Ch 1-4: The Introduction of the King Ch 5-7: The Manifesto or Constitution of the King Ch 8-9: The Authority of the King: displayed in successive miracles Ch 10-12: The Rejection of the King
1. Jesus Rejoicing: [Luke's gospel adds a detail to the scene in chapter 10] 2. Jesus' Reproach: Matthew adds a sobering statement
Theological Remarks: 1.God controls contingent events 2.Future Judgment: the cities had been judged, but they will be judged again. 3.Degrees of punishment: based on privileges received and rejected. 4.God's Sovereignty
I - Jesus issued a universal call. Isaiah 55:1, Ez 33:11 I Ti 2:4, 2 Pe 3:9 Lk 19:14
II – This is a Personal call - The "all" is inclusive, but the qualifier is personal: "wearied and heavy-laden." - It is a coming a)in faith b)recognizing our need c)of recognition of Jesus' worth
III – It is a Radical call We are born dead in sins & trespasses. Eph 2:1 Everybody bears a yoke/Col 1:13/Ex 21:4-6/Heb 10:1-5
IV It is a Permanent call - Follow me- Learn from me/I am meek and humble in spirit
Do you want to rest? Learn from Jesus!/I Pe 3:9/Jn 8:59/Heb 12:3-5/Jn 8:41
Jesus actually took our yoke and bore our burden/Is 42:1-ff
Conclusion -Do not fall into the trap of looking for waters, where there's none. Jer 2:12-13 -Heed the divine call: "Ho, to those who are thirsty come to the waters." Is 55:1
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Finding Rest Cornerstone Bible Church Miami Sunday Service
