Rest. The word used most frequently in our Sabbath School Lesson pamphlet this quarter. “Thou shalt rest, Thou shalt rest!” These are words repeated each verse of
Hymn 387 – Come, O Sabbath Day, our theme hymn for this quarter.

Jesus calls to us
Come, Ye Sinners – Hymn 280 and we wish to reply
Jesus, I Come – Hymn 292.

The heavy laden are given rest in
Hymn 255 – I Cannot Tell Why (verse 2),
Hymn 368 – Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trumpet (verse 4) and the answer is in
Hymn 499 – What a Friend We Have in Jesus (verse 3) and
Hymn 476 – Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary.

The best teacher to have is Jesus who instructed us to “Take my yoke upon you”, and we may learn from Him all our lives:
Hymn 193 – Savior, Teach Me, verse 4 of
Hymn 297 – God Be Merciful to Me and
Hymn 524 – ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (verse 4).

Gentleness is found in verse 4 of
Hymn 231 – Bless Be the King,
Hymn 540 – Gentle Jesus Meek and Mild,
Hymn 542 – Jesus Friend So Kind and we ask
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior – Hymn 596.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing, but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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Read  Matthew 11.29-30. Why does Jesus command us to take His yoke right after He has invited us to give Him our burdens and find true rest?

After the first imperative “come” in  Matthew 11.28-29.

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“Take” and “learn” focus the attention of the audience (and the reader) on Jesus. We are to take His yoke and learn from Him.

The intimate relationship in the Godhead between the Father and the Son (already intimated in Matthew 11:25-27) offers a powerful illustration that may explain the yoke metaphor in these verses. Both the Father and the Son are working unitedly to save humanity. While the yoke is a symbol of submission (see Jeremiah 27), it is also a metaphor illustrating united purpose. We submit to His yoke and accept the task He gives us to bless those around us. We are not carrying His yoke; we are just yoked to Him because His yoke “is easy” and His burden “is light” (Matthew 11:30).

The second imperative “learn from Me” reiterates this concept. In Greek the verb “learn” is connected to the term “disciple.” When we learn from Jesus, we are truly His disciples. Obedience and commitment are characteristics of discipleship.

What is the difference between being “heavy laden” ( Matthew 11.28-29)?

The yoke was a common metaphor in Judaism for the law. Acts 15:10 uses it in reference to the law of circumcision. Galatians 5:1 contrasts the liberty Jesus offers with the yoke of bondage, which is a reference to the law as a means of salvation. Being yoked to Jesus emphasizes obedience and commitment to follow in His footsteps and to participate in His mission. While we cannot hope to add anything to the salvation that Jesus won for us on the cross, we can become His ambassadors and share the good news with those around us. Jesus’ interpretation of the law, as demonstrated in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is even more radical than the Pharisees’ take on it. It requires heart surgery and transforms our motives — and, His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matthew 11:30).

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