Rest for the Weary – Matt 22:35-30 – Dec 16, 2012

   Jesus was still on His northern evangelistic tour.  He had just finished talking about Bethsaida, Korazin and Capernaum.  Now he gives six very important truths including a wonderful invitation.

1. Jesus would pray here and reveal His ministry a mission of mercy.  Grace and mercy are in the very character and nature of God. 
2. It was the Father’s pleasure to do this.  Jesus is thankful that all things that the Father has, has been committed to Him.
3. Jesus praised the Father for He had hidden things from the wise and learned of the world and was now revealing these hidden things to people of child like faith.
4. No one knows the Father except the Son and vice versa.  The Son has the right to reveal to the people what He wishes them to know about the Father.
5. Jesus wants the weary and burdened to come to Him and get rest.
6. Jesus wants them to learn that He is gentle and humble in heart and that in Him they will find rest for their souls.  His yoke is easy and His burden is light.  What Jesus is saying that if you are carrying a heavy burden, it is not God who gave it to you.