Is the Yoke on You?

Let’s look at a familiar passage from Matthew 11:28-30 where Jesus said,

Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Things to think about:

• Jesus bids us to come. It is an active choice on our part that we must move towards him.
• Is it ever easier or harder for you to come to Him? What kinds of situations  or feelings influence this?
• Jesus is looking for the weary and heavy laden.

• Do you know what that feels like?
• How would you describe a time in your life (even now) where that was the case?
• He promises rest to those who will exchange their heavy burden for his light one.
• What is it about His yoke that makes it light?
• What is it about our yoke that makes it heavy?
• He says we must learn from Him.
• If you had to be very specific, what would you say you have learned from Jesus?
• What do you hope Jesus teaches you in the next few months?
• He encourages us in this by reminding us He is gentle and humble of heart.
• When we don’t know something, we can either feel judged by others or very foolish.
• Learning doesn’t always happen upon the first hearing so his gentleness and humility aren’t just for new believers.
• What is one lesson that has taken a while to sink in for you?
• What encouragement would you offer someone based on your personal experience?