“Come unto me…”
Jesus offers an invitation for men to join Him. But first he issues a stern warning and reprimand to the unrepentant.
Matthew 11:20-30
- Tyre and Sidon were wicked cites from the Old Testament period. But not worse than Chorazin and Bethsaida of Jesus’ day (v. 21-22).
- Sodom was a wicked city from the Old Testament period. But not worse than Capernaum of Jesus’ day (v. 23-24).
- With the greater testimony of Jesus’ authority came greater responsibility to follow Him.
- Greater testimony and greater responsibility imply greater judgment for those who reject Christ.
- Listen as Jesus thanks His Father for hiding some things from some people and revealing those things to others (v. 25-27).
- Jesus acknowledges that this is good (v. 26).
- Jesus advances that only He can reveal God to men (v. 27).
- The invitation (v. 28-30)
- Come
- to Jesus
- all who toil incessantly
- receive rest for your souls
- rest in the employ of Jesus
- whose character is meek and lowly
- whose management style is easy
- whose expectancy is light
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