The Easy Burden

OUTLINE:

Main Point: Because Jesus graciously welcomes us, we should yoke to him.

I. Condemned by Jesus v20-24

II. Accepted by Jesus v25-30

A. Revealed of the Father v25-26

B. Chosen by the Son v27

C. Received by Us v28-30

Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth)

Weekly Reading:

Day 1 — The Danger of Doing Nothing

Scripture: Matthew 11:20–21; Matthew 4:17; James 1:22–25

1. How have you responded to the truth you have heard about Jesus?

2. In what ways can familiarity with the gospel lead someone to inaction instead of repentance?

3. What specific area of your life needs to change in response to Christ’s call to repent?

Day 2 — Greater Light, Greater Responsibility

Scripture: Matthew 11:22–24; Luke 12:47–48; Romans 2:4–6

1. How does the amount of truth a person receives affect their accountability before God?

2. In what ways have you been given great spiritual opportunities and instruction?

3. How should God’s patience and kindness toward you lead to deeper repentance?

Day 3 — The Father Reveals

Scripture: Matthew 11:25–26; 1 Corinthians 1:26–29; Psalm 25:9

1. What does it mean to receive God’s truth with the humility of a child?

2. How can pride or self-reliance keep someone from recognizing their need for Christ?

3. What practices help cultivate a humble and dependent heart before God?

Day 4 — The Son Reveals the Father

Scripture: Matthew 11:27; John 14:6–7; Colossians 1:15–18

1. Why is it essential to know God through Jesus rather than through human effort or wisdom?

2. How does Jesus uniquely reveal the character and nature of the Father?

3. In what ways can you grow in knowing Christ more deeply?

Day 5 — The Gentle Invitation

Scripture: Matthew 11:28–30; Isaiah 55:1–3; Hebrews 4:9–11

1. What burdens or struggles in your life need to be brought to Jesus?

2. What does it mean for you personally to take Christ’s yoke and learn from Him?

3. How can you walk this week in the rest that Jesus promises to those who follow Him?