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Sunday: “I Will Give You Rest”
Read Matthew 11:20-28, when Jesus says: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (NKJV). What is the context of this statement? How does Jesus give us this rest?
Like all of us, Jesus never spoke without a context. In order to understand Him, we need to grasp the specific context surrounding a particular statement, especially if we want to avoid misunderstanding Jesus.
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Matthew 11 marks a turning point in Matthew’s Gospel. The statements denouncing important Galilean cities are the harshest heard so far in the Gospel. Jesus does not curry favors; He puts the finger where it hurts; He associates with the “wrong” people (Matthew 9:9-13); His claim to be able to forgive sins is scandalous in the eyes of the religious leaders (Matthew 9:1-8).
Indeed, Jesus speaks some powerfully condemning words to the people, even comparing them, unfavorably, to Sodom, viewed then (as today) as a place of implacable wickedness. “But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you” (Matthew 11:24).
Tensions are rising — and yet, in the midst of all of this, Jesus changes gear and offers true rest. He can do so because “all things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father” (Matthew 11:27). Jesus’ ability to give rest is based on His divinity and His oneness with the Father.
Before we can come to unload our burdens, we need to understand that we cannot carry them alone. In fact, most of us will not come unless we have recognized our true condition. Jesus’ invitation is need-based.
His statement in Matthew 11:28 begins with an imperative in the Greek original. “Come” is not optional; “come” represents the precondition of finding rest. “Come” means that we need to surrender control. In a time when we can conveniently control many things in our lives via our smartphones, coming to Jesus is not the natural direction. In fact, for most people, surrender is the toughest part of the Christian life.
We love to talk, and rightly so, about all that God does for us in Christ and how we cannot save ourselves and the like. All that is true. But in the end, we still have to make the conscious choice to “come” to Jesus, which means surrender to Him. Here is where the reality of free will becomes front and center in the Christian life.
| What burdens are you carrying? How can you learn to give them to Jesus and experience the rest He offers, and at so great a cost to Himself? |
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Church At Study | “The Cost of Rest”
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5.1 “I Will Give You Rest” – “COME TO ME…” | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series REST IN CHRIST with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A. |
5.”COME TO ME…” |
Jesus invites you to rest with him
Memory Text:
Matthew 11:28 – Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
5.1 “I Will Give You Rest”
There is someone in the universe, who is able to take away your burden.
My God bless you today and always.
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What Do Seventh Day Adventists Believe?
Seventh-day Adventism is a rich and beautiful movement of belief centered in Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone). However, those learning about it for the first time, or even those raised in the church, ……
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Psalm 19 – Part 3 – Examine Yourself
Psalm 19:12-14 – Examine Yourself
Here is a chapter we recommend you read from The Desire of Ages – Chapter 2: “The Chosen People” https://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-02.htm Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR18MwP1cjA
5.0 Introduction – “COME TO ME…” | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series REST IN CHRIST with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A. |
5.”COME TO ME…” |
Jesus invites you to rest with him
Memory Text:
Matthew 11:28 – Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
5.0 Introduction
How can I get rid of my burden which I carry along all the time?
My God bless you today and always.
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Sabato 24 luglio 2021
Salmi 48:1,9,10 – Dentro il tuo tempio, o Dio, noi ricordiamo la tua bontà. Come il tuo nome, o Dio, così la tua lode giunge fino alle estremità della terra; la tua destra è piena di giustizia. Meditazione giornaliera Apri la porta del tuo cuore, con André Legni. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSTvsKgPQN8
When Leaders Are the Problem
by Raj Attiken | 23 July 2021 | Two churches I am very familiar with, each with its own junior academy, decided to merge their schools following long and serious consultations. To avoid the appearance of one school shutting down and sending its students to the other (which might have been perceived as a “win-lose” […] Source: https://atoday.org/are-leaders-sometimes-the-problem/
Adventists in Germany and Belgium respond to devastating flood in the region; and other world news
This week on ANN. The Adventist Church in the Franco-Belgian Union is responding after devastating floods in Germany and Belgium. More than 160 people are dead, and hundreds more remain missing after catastrophic flooding hit large parts of Western Europe. At least 133 people died in Germany due to the heavy floods across its western states. In Belgium, 24 were confirmed dead. Authorities warn the number could go up. Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands have also been affected by the extreme rainfall but have not reported any fatalities. According to reports, Belgium received extreme rainfall from July 12 through 15, which left a train of devastation to populated areas. At least 31 people died in the floods and 163 are reported missing. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Belgium has deployed volunteers from the Adventist churches to assist survivors in the most affected areas. ADRA worked with local authorities and social services to assess needs. Adventists in the Columbia Union Conference, located in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, are mourning the death of the president of the Allegheny East Conference, Henry J. Fordham III, and his wife, Sharon. They passed away early in the morning on July 18 due to a fire in their home in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. Their son, Shawn Fordham, was with them at the time of the fire, sustained minor injuries, and was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for smoke inhalation. He is in stable condition and is expected to be released soon. The cause of the fire has not been determined and is still under investigation. The Allegheny East Conference is located within the Columbia Union territory. President of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Ted N.C. Wilson also released a statement of condolence on Facebook. [Our hearts go out to the grieving family members of the Allegheny East Conference. May the Holy Spirit comfort each of you, and may the Lord come soon!] In Canada, the Adventist Church, along with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), is stepping in to provide aid after a devastating wildfire destroyed the town of Lytton in British Columbia. Following the evacuation order, the Adventist Church in British Columbia, local church members, and leadership, in partnership with ADRA Canada, sprang into action. Lytton went on to set an all-time high of 121.3 on June 30. The excessive heat jeopardized the lives of those in the area; then the fire came. News of climate change becomes more dominant and widespread today, such as the flooding in Germany. ANN sat down with head science for the GeoScience Research Institute, Timothy Standish, to discuss how Seventh-day Adventist Christians should view differing opinions on climate change. Be in the know of the current events in the Adventist community, visit News | Adventist News Network Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3VwaVV8GCg
