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

2. The Savior’s Tender Invitation
To Whom Does Jesus Extend This Invitation?
Jesus speaks to those burdened...
By the guilt of sin Romans 3:23; James 2:10
By the effects of sin Isaiah 59:1-2; 48:22
By the enslavement of sin John 8:34; Titus 3:3
By the end result of sin Romans 6:23; Revelation 21:8; Romans 3:23, 10; John 8:34
“All you who labor and are heavy laden…”

3. The Savior’s Tender Invitation
Jesus offers rest for our souls...
From the guilt of sin John 1:29; Romans 5:8-9; 1 John 4:10; Ephesians 1:7
From the effects of sin
Doubt -> hope John 11:25; Revelation 14:13
Anxiety -> peace John 14:27; 16:33; Philippians 4:7
Fear -> love John 15:9; 1 John 4:18; Ephesians 3:19
Depression -> joy John 15:11; 1 Peter 1:8
“I will give you rest...you will find rest for your souls”

4. The Savior’s Tender Invitation
What Jesus requires in return...
“Come to Me...” Matthew 18:2; Mark 12:37; Isaiah 43:3
“Take My yoke upon you” (yoke=discipleship)
“Learn from Me” Luke 6:46-49
“My yoke is easy” 1John 5:3
“My burden is light” Philippians 2:12,13;4:13
We must become disciples of Jesus Christ!

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

6. The Savior’s Tender Invitation
Have You Accepted His Invitation?