When we talk about the burdens we carry, we often think about those external circumstances which weigh us down such as financial worries or concerns over loved ones. But when Jesus offers to take these and ‘give us rest’ he isn’t just talking about external types, he is also inviting us to lay down those internal burdens we carry.
Looking at Chapter 9 of ‘Pursuit of God’ by A.W Tozer, we look at Matthew 11 and unpack what these internal burdens are and how we can give them to Jesus.
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Bible references:
- Matthew 11:28-30
- Luke 11:46
- Romans 7:6
** For Connect Groups using your talk, what 3 questions would you want them to discuss?” **
- Read Matthew 11:28-30. Mark looked at the word ‘burden’ or phrase ‘heavy-laden’ in verse 28 and the Greek word ‘phortizō’ pronounced ‘for-tid-zo’ which means ‘to overburden with ceremony or rites and unwarranted precepts (legalism). Referencing Luke 11:46 and Romans 7:6, what do you think this means and what type of burdens result from this.
- These internal burdens are often ignored as we automatically think about external types e.g. financial worries, concerns for loved ones etc. What internal burdens have been highlighted to you through this that you would like to lay down
- We looked at the easy yoke of Jesus and his invitation to us to take up his light burden. Why is Jesus’ burden light in comparison?
