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Bricks Without Straw ( Exodus 5:1 - 6:5)
Scripture References: John 2, Matthew 11:28-30, Ephesians 5, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 1 Corinthians 15, Hebrews 12, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, Exodus 5, Deuteronomy 1, Deuteronomy 2, Deuteronomy 6
Intro:
- Humorous opening about the challenges of being a parent and the tension between demands and rest.
- The call to obey Jesus, even when it's difficult.
- Focus on Jesus's invitation in Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Key Points:
- The Invitation and the Yoke:
- Jesus's invitation to come and learn from Him.
- The image of a yoke: a tool for working together, not a burden.
- Jesus offers an "easy yoke" and a "light burden."
- Contrasting Yokes:
- The world's taskmasters: heavy demands, pressure to perform.
- Jesus's yoke: an invitation to rest, learn, and be empowered.
- The Importance of Obedience:
- Jesus's example: He was obedient to the Father, even to the point of death.
- Obedience is not about earning favor, but about responding to God's love.
- Obedience leads to life and freedom, not exhaustion.
- Our Role in Discipleship:
- We are called to be disciples, learners who imitate Jesus.
- Discipleship involves invitation and challenge, but also rest.
- The importance of community and learning from others.
- The Call to Obedience and Rest:
- Jesus is our Lord, and we are called to obey Him.
- His yoke is easy, and His burden is light.
- We are invited to come to Him and find rest for our souls.
- The Choice: To Obey or Resist:
- The world's message: self-centered, demanding, and ultimately unsatisfying.
- Jesus's message: come, learn, and find rest in Him.
- The call to choose obedience over self-will.
Conclusion:
- Jesus offers a different way: a yoke of rest and a path of obedience that leads to life.
- We are invited to come to Him, learn from Him, and find rest for our souls.
- His yoke is easy, and His burden is light.
Call to Action:
- Examine your own heart: what "taskmasters" are driving you?
- Come to Jesus: find rest in His presence and embrace His easy yoke.
- Be obedient to His commands, even when they are challenging.
- Learn from Jesus and walk in His ways.
- Choose to follow Him, finding life and rest in His love and leadership.
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