An Invitation from Jesus – ‘Come to me’

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An Invitation from Jesus – ‘Come to me’ Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28-29 An Invitation from Jesus – ‘Come to me’ Weary weary with trying to please God. weary of life Burdened by expectations of others

An Invitation from Jesus – ‘Come to me’ The Promise – Rest Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28-29 An Invitation from Jesus – ‘Come to me’ The Promise – Rest The Dress Code: (requirement for acceptance) Take my yoke the point of a yoke was to make the job easier And learn from me