1. Burdens are Lifted at Calvary

2. 2 BURDENS Some we bear alone (Gal. 6:5) Some we bear alone (Gal. 6:5) Some we bear for one another (Gal. 6:2) Some we bear for one another (Gal. 6:2) Some we must lay aside, Heb. 12:1 Some we must lay aside, Heb. 12:1 Weight: Protrusion, mass, bulk Weight: Protrusion, mass, bulk Lay aside: to wear or carry no longer, separation Lay aside: to wear or carry no longer, separation

3. Burdens are Lifted at Calvary “Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows…” (Isa. 53:4) “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

4. “Days are filled with sorrow and care, Hearts are lonely and drear; Cast your care on Jesus today, Leave your worry and fear; Cast your care on Jesus today, Leave your worry and fear; Troubled soul, the Savior can see Ev’ry heartache and tear; Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near.” ( Hymns of Worship, # 603) Burdens are Lifted at Calvary

5. 5 The Burden of Sin (Jas. 1:21; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:8-9) Effects of sin: Effects of sin: Guilt, shame & grief Psa. 38:1-10 Guilt, shame & grief Psa. 38:1-10 Penalty of spiritual death Rom. 6:23 (Gen. 2:17) Penalty of spiritual death Rom. 6:23 (Gen. 2:17)

6. 6 The Burden of Sin (Jas. 1:21; Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:8-9) Attempts to hide sin: Attempts to hide sin: Personal turmoil, Psa. 32:3-4 Personal turmoil, Psa. 32:3-4 Not successful, Prov. 28:13 Not successful, Prov. 28:13 Deceive ourselves, 1 Jno. 1:8 Deceive ourselves, 1 Jno. 1:8

7. 7 The Solution to Sin (1 Pet. 2:24; Isa. 53:4; Jas. 1:21-22) Become a Christian (Mk. 16:15-16) Become a Christian (Mk. 16:15-16) Hear and believe gospel Hear and believe gospel Confess faith in Christ Confess faith in Christ Repent of your sins Repent of your sins Be baptized into Christ Be baptized into Christ Live faithfully in Christ Live faithfully in Christ

8. The Solution to Sin (1 Pet. 2:24; Isa. 53:4; Jas. 1:21-22) When a Christian sins… When a Christian sins… Repent of my sin, Psa. 51:10-12 Repent of my sin, Psa. 51:10-12 Confess my sin, Psa. 32:5; 38:18; Prov. 28:13 Confess my sin, Psa. 32:5; 38:18; Prov. 28:13 To God in prayer, 1 Jno. 1:9 (Acts 8:22) To God in prayer, 1 Jno. 1:9 (Acts 8:22) To brethren, Jas. 5:16 To brethren, Jas. 5:16 Obey Christ, Ac 26:20; Rom. 6:1-2 Obey Christ, Ac 26:20; Rom. 6:1-2

9. 9 The Burden of Anxiety (Matt. 6:25; Phil. 4:6) Cast all your cares on the Lord, 1 Pet. 5:7 Cast all your cares on the Lord, 1 Pet. 5:7 With humility, 1 Pet. 5:5-6 With humility, 1 Pet. 5:5-6 With the priorities of faith, Matt. 6:24-25, 30, 33 With the priorities of faith, Matt. 6:24-25, 30, 33

10. Solution to Anxiety (Philippians 4:4-9, 11-13) Praise, 4:4 (Psa. 9:1-12) Praise, 4:4 (Psa. 9:1-12) Patience, 4:5 (Jas. 5:7-8) Patience, 4:5 (Jas. 5:7-8) Prayer, 4:6 (Jas. 5:13, 17-18; Psa. 6) Prayer, 4:6 (Jas. 5:13, 17-18; Psa. 6) Ponder, 4:8 (Matt. 12:35; Eph. 4:23) Ponder, 4:8 (Matt. 12:35; Eph. 4:23) Practice, 4:9 (5a; 2:12-13) Practice, 4:9 (5a; 2:12-13) -Peace of God will guard you (4:7) -God of peace will be with you (4:9)

11. 11 The Burden of Doubt (John 14:1-3) Doubt is relieved when we remember the Lord rules over all Doubt is relieved when we remember the Lord rules over all Created and holds all things together: Preeminent, Col. 1:16-17 Created and holds all things together: Preeminent, Col. 1:16-17 All things work together for good for those who love God, Rom. 8:28 All things work together for good for those who love God, Rom. 8:28

12. 12 Solutions to Doubt (John 14:1-3) Strengthen faith, Matt. 6:25-34 Strengthen faith, Matt. 6:25-34 Read the Bible, Rom. 10:17; cf. Psa. 37:39-40 Read the Bible, Rom. 10:17; cf. Psa. 37:39-40 Obey the Bible, Jas. 1:22 Obey the Bible, Jas. 1:22 Busy hands are God’s workshop! Busy hands are God’s workshop! Keep faith (endure), Heb. 10:36 Keep faith (endure), Heb. 10:36

13. 13 Jesus Carries Every Burden (Heb. 12:2; 1 Pet. 2:21) Author (Captain) of our Faith Author (Captain) of our Faith archegos: “one that takes the lead in any thing and thus affords an example, a predecessor in a matter, pioneer,” one who makes a beginning (OBGL) archegos: “one that takes the lead in any thing and thus affords an example, a predecessor in a matter, pioneer,” one who makes a beginning (OBGL)

14. 14 Jesus Carries Every Burden (Heb. 12:2; 1 Pet. 1:21) Finisher (Perfecter) of our Faith Finisher (Perfecter) of our Faith teleiotes: “a perfector, one who has in his own person raised faith to its perfection and so set before us the highest example of faith” (OBGL) teleiotes: “a perfector, one who has in his own person raised faith to its perfection and so set before us the highest example of faith” (OBGL)

15. 15 Jesus Will Carry Your Burdens! (Hebrews 12:1-2) When you face a burden: When you face a burden: Look to Jesus Lay aside every burden & sin Run with endurance Joy of Heaven!