25At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. 27All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11

Thanksgiving 25At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?" declares the LORD. "This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word. Is 66:2 He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. Pro 3:34 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.“ 1 P 5:5

Sovereignty supreme power freedom from external control controlling influence

When were you most teachable? When was the last time you thanked God for the wonderful gift of knowing Christ?

Claim 27All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

“God’s whole truth Absolutely Everything has been placed in and revealed through Jesus the Son. The key to divine revelation is Jesus.”

I am the LORD that is my name. I will not give my glory to another I am the LORD that is my name! I will not give my glory to another. Isaiah 42:8

“This is the scandal of particularity, the affront to other religions, the wound to all other claims of spiritual sensitivity and intellectual power. The Christian Church must simply carry this offense as her cross if she wishes to be faithful to the revelation given to her by her Lord the Son.” - Bruner p. 533

Claim 27All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

Invitation 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

“I am with you always.” Become my yoke mate, learn from and work with me.

Leader – The Lord be with you. People – And also with you Leader – The Lord be with you. People – And also with you. L – Lift up your hearts. P – We lift them to the Lord L – Let us gift thanks to the Lord our God

L – Let us give thanks to the Lord our God L – Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. P – It is Right to Give the Lord our God thanks and praise.

It is right and a good and joyful think always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

L – Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: All – Christ has died L – Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: All – Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again!