2. The Savior’s Tender Invitation “Come to Me...I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28-30

3. Jesus speaks to those burdened...   By the guilt of sin Ro 3:23; Ja 2:10   By the effects of sin Isa 48:22; 59:1-2   By the enslavement of sin Jn 8:34; Ti 3:3   By the end result of sin Ro 6:23; Re 21:8 The Savior’s Tender Invitation “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden...”

4. Jesus offers rest for our souls...   From the guilt of sin Jn 1:29; Ro 5:8-9   From the effects of sin   Doubt -> hope Jn 11:25; Re 14:13   Anxiety -> peace Jn 14:27   Fear -> love Jn 15:9; 1Jn 4:18   Depression -> joy Jn 15:11 The Savior’s Tender Invitation “I will give you rest...you will find rest for your souls”

5. What Jesus requires in return...   “Come to Me...” cf. Isa 55:3; Jn 7:37-38   “Take My yoke upon you” (yoke=discipleship)   “Learn from Me” Mt 28:19-20; Jn 8:31   “My yoke is easy” 1Jn 5:3   “My burden is light” Ph 2:12-13; 4:13 The Savior’s Tender Invitation We must become disciples of Jesus Christ!

6. How one accepts this invitation...   It begins with baptism Mt 28:19   For the remission of sins Ac 2:38; 22:16   Rising to newness of life Ro 6:3-4   It continues with learning and doing Mt 28:20   Through the apostles’ doctrine Ac 2:41-42   Growing in grace and knowledge 2Pe 3:18 The Savior’s Tender Invitation

7. Have You Accepted His Invitation?