1. Reading Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

2. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
16 “Now, to what can I compare the people of this day?
They are like children sitting in the marketplace.
One group shouts to the other, 17 ‘We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!’

3. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
18 When John came, he fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, ‘He has a demon in him!’
19 When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ‘Look at this man! He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’
God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by its results.”

4. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
25 At that time Jesus said,
“Father, Lord of heaven and earth! I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you have hidden from the wise and learned. 26 Yes, Father, this was how you were pleased to have it happen.

5. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
27 “My Father has given me all things. 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.

6. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest.
30 For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light.”

7. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 .

8. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Jesus offers REST

9. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Jesus offers REST
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

10. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest

11. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?

12. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
V16 “Now, to what can I compare the people of this day? They are like children sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other, 17 ‘We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!’

13. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
V16 “Now, to what can I compare the people of this day? They are like children sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other, 17 ‘We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!’

14. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
They invited people to join in the game
V16 “Now, to what can I compare the people of this day? They are like children sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other, 17 ‘We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!’

15. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
invited people to join – but they refused
V16 “Now, to what can I compare the people of this day? They are like children sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other, 17 ‘We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!’

16. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
invited people to join – but they refused
V16 “Now, to what can I compare the people of this day? They are like children sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other, 17 ‘We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!’

17. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
invited people to join – but they refused
Children in marketplace – common / regular
V16 “Now, to what can I compare the people of this day? They are like children sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other, 17 ‘We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!’

18. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
invited people to join – but they refused
Children in marketplace – common / regular
Jesus and John shared the gospel every day
V16 “Now, to what can I compare the people of this day? They are like children sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other, 17 ‘We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!’

19. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
V18 John came…fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, ‘He has a demon in him!’ 19 When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ..He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’

20. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
John’s ministry = self-denial, abstaining
V18 John came…fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, ‘He has a demon in him!’ 19 When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ..He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’

21. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
John’s ministry = self-denial, abstaining X
V18 John came…fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, ‘He has a demon in him!’ 19 When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ..He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’

22. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
John’s ministry = self-denial, abstaining X
Jesus’ ministry = joyful, miracles
V18 John came…fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, ‘He has a demon in him!’ 19 When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ..He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’

23. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
John’s ministry = self-denial, abstaining X
Jesus’ ministry = joyful, miracles Mixes with the unclean and outcast
V18 John came…fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, ‘He has a demon in him!’ 19 When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ..He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’

24. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Jesus and John – were rejected
John’s ministry = self-denial, abstaining X
Jesus’ ministry = joyful, miracles Mixes with the unclean and outcast X
V18 John came…fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, ‘He has a demon in him!’ 19 When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ..He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’

25. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God
V18 John came…fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, ‘He has a demon in him!’ 19 When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, ..He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts!’

26. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God
V25 At that time Jesus said, “Father, Lord of heaven and earth! I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you have hidden from the wise and learned.

27. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God
Wise and learned = all unbelievers
V25 At that time Jesus said, “Father, Lord of heaven and earth! I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you have hidden from the wise and learned.

28. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God
Wise and learned = all unbelievers
Unlearned / Infants = those who believe
V25 At that time Jesus said, “Father, Lord of heaven and earth! I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you have hidden from the wise and learned.

29. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God
And the unlearned: those who believes in Jesus
V25 At that time Jesus said, “Father, Lord of heaven and earth! I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you have hidden from the wise and learned.

30. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
V25 At that time Jesus said, “Father, Lord of heaven and earth! I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you have hidden from the wise and learned.

31. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

32. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

33. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus
In Jesus we receive rest
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

34. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus
In Jesus we receive rest
The way of the world
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

35. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus
In Jesus we receive rest
The way of the world – no rest for our soul
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

36. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus
In Jesus we receive rest
The way of the world – no rest for our soul
In alcohol
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

37. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus
In Jesus we receive rest
The way of the world – no rest for our soul
In alcohol – there is no rest
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

38. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

39. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus
Into a relationship, a commitment
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

40. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus
Into a relationship, a commitment that offers help and support
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

41. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus and receive rest
V28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

42. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
2. Come to Jesus and receive rest
V29 Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. 30 For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light.”

43. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
Come to Jesus and receive rest
Take Jesus yoke and put it on
V29 Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. 30 For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light.”

44. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
Come to Jesus and receive rest
Take Jesus yoke and put it on
Yoke = wooden bar that allowed two people to carry the load
V29 Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. 30 For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light.”

45. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
Come to Jesus and receive rest
Take Jesus yoke and put it on
Yoke of the world = no satisfaction
V29 Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. 30 For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light.”

46. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
Come to Jesus and receive rest
Take Jesus yoke and put it on
It is light and easy
V29 Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. 30 For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light.”

47. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Come to Jesus and rest
Who is invited to come and rest?
Messengers of God and all believers
Come to Jesus and receive rest
Take Jesus yoke and put it on
It is light and easy because it brings ongoing satisfaction and well-being
V29 Take my yoke and put it on you….30 For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light.”

48. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Come to Jesus and rest
All believers are invited to come
Come to Jesus in relationship and commitment
Take Jesus yoke and put it on