INVITATION TO COME UNTO JESUS
Matthew 11: 25-30
King James Version (KJV)
25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
11:25-30 Jesus concludes this discourse with thanksgiving for revelation (vv.25-27) and an invitation to come to Him as the source of revelation (vv.28-30)
11:27 Jesus has a unique and incomparable relationship with the Father. Because His relationship is immediate and unmediated. He alone can reveal God.
11:28-30 In contrast to the heavy burden of Jewish legalism, Jesus calls for an open, free, and loyal relationship (my yoke), which enables obedience to the Law’s righteousness (my burden).
In Christ,
Playwright Janet Irene Thomas
Founder/CEO
Bible Stories Theatre of
Fine & Performing Arts
www.biblestoriestheatre.org
info@biblestoriestheatre.org
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