Gentle and Lowly

This morning we continue in our study through the gospel according to Matthew as we consider Matthew 11:20-30. In our text today we see a picture of the admirable conjunctions, or diverse excellencies of Jesus. He pronounces judgment and extends a sweet invitation. In Jesus there is not only perfect justice and judgment, but perfect grace and love. We also see the antimony of the glorious balance of God's divine sovereignty and human responsibility. Jesus says, "Noe one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him" and "Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:27b, 28). In the midst of Jesus warning of the judgement to come, teaching that he's been given all authority, and his sovereign divine choice of revealing God the Father, Jesus describes his heart in two words. Jesus says, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:29). Matthew 11:29 is the only place in all four gospel accounts, where Jesus tells us about his heart. In the sermon we consider the following:

1) How does Jesus describe his heart?

2) Why does it matter?

3) What do we do about it?

We pray through the sermon that you would respond to the invitation of Jesus by going to him in faith, taking his yoke upon you, and learning from him. We pray you would enjoy his heart, and that by God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit his heart would be expressed and seen in his people.