Learning from Jesus’ prayers: the choices people make Mat 11:25-26 At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure. GROUPS AND THEIR CHOICES “John versus Jesus” people “Cities of no faith versus wicked cities” “Wise and learned versus little children”

Learning from Jesus’ prayers: the Father and the Son (and us!) Mat 11:27 "All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Bolt from the Johannine heaven” The sovereignty of God! We are invited into that relationship …this is eternal life: that they may know you… (John 17:3)

The great invitation: Mat 11: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.“ The real treat in the passage. “Come to me” is gold! “Learn from me” says the best teacher in the world!

The Yoke of Love, Meek Obedience and Personal Allegiance L -LoveM – Meek obedience P – Personal allegiance

The Yoke of Faith and Conscience F - FaithC – Conscience L, M, P F C!

T “… and you will find rest for your souls.” (verse 29) Rest Not a Christian Holiday Camp Respite and recovery Rest for your souls “… he restores my soul.” (Psalm 23:3) Inner strength and recharging Real rest Better than feeling like you’ve not slept A relationship – yoked with Jesus the burden bearing Christ!