For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Let’s take a … Introduction. – A Reflection on Matthew 11:28-30 → ← December 11, 2020 (Friday) – Proof of the Pudding – A Reflection on Matthew 11:16-19 Leave a Reply Cancel reply So spiritually. Matthew 11:28-30. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. One of the most beloved passages in the New Testament is Matthew 11:28-30. We are often so focused on the troubling situation or our heart that we cannot deal with lots of words. Please note that names have been changed. We all know that when we are troubled, it is not easy to listen. The following is taken from a funeral I performed on 3/18/10. In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus says: “Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. All my sickness will be over When I … Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28-30 records three instructions. Reflections on Matthew 11:28-30; Be Weak. When we rest, we find relief for our weary limbs. Commentary on Matthew 11:28-30. Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The simplicity of Jesus’s promise is both striking and refreshing. – A Reflection on Matthew 11:28-30 1 274 “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Lectionary Reflections Matthew 11:28-30 July 6, 2014. In the Gospel Jesus makes this promise and gives an invitation. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. The African American spiritual goes like this: Glory glory, hallelujah Since I lay my burden down. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28–30) Come to Me. Matthew 11:28. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ... Sermon Notes for Matthew 11:28 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources "PEACE OF MIND" I. Jesus' words are designed for the troubled of heart. Sermon Matthew 11:28-30 Help for the Burdened Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists Matthew 11:28-30 Help for the Burdened By Pastor Vince Gerhardy There are a whole lot of endings to the sentence that “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. March 19, 2010 September 6, 2013 / scblair. 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