The Saviors Tender Invitation Come to Me...I will give you rest Matthew 11:28-30.
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The Savior’sTender Invitation
“Come to Me...I will give you rest”Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus speaks to those burdened...By the guilt of sin Ro 3:23; Ja 2:10
By the effects of sin Isa 48:22; 59:1-2
By the enslavement of sin Jn 8:34; Ti
3:3
By the end result of sin Ro 6:23; Re
21:8
The Savior’sTender Invitation
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden...”
Jesus offers rest for our souls...From the guilt of sin Jn 1:29; Ro 5:8-9
From the effects of sin Doubt -> hope Jn 11:25; Re 14:13 Anxiety -> peace Jn 14:27 Fear -> love Jn 15:9; 1Jn 4:18 Depression -> joy Jn 15:11
The Savior’sTender Invitation
“I will give you rest...you will find rest for your souls”
What Jesus requires in return...“Come to Me...” cf. Isa 55:3; Jn 7:37-38
“Take My yoke upon you” (yoke=discipleship)
“Learn from Me” Mt 28:19-20; Jn 8:31
“My yoke is easy” 1Jn 5:3
“My burden is light” Ph 2:12-13; 4:13
The Savior’sTender Invitation
We must become disciples of Jesus Christ!
How one accepts this invitation...It begins with baptism Mt 28:19
For the remission of sins Ac 2:38; 22:16
Rising to newness of life Ro 6:3-4
It continues with learning and doing Mt 28:20
Through the apostles’ doctrine Ac 2:41-42
Growing in grace and knowledge 2Pe 3:18
The Savior’sTender Invitation
The Savior’sTender Invitation
Have You Accepted His Invitation?