We connect Rehoboam’s failure and Judah’s forced burdens with Jesus’ promise of a “light” burden, showing why following him means trading weights, not living weightless. We unpack yokes, crosses, rejection, and allegiance as practical, hopeful paths of discipleship.
• Rehoboam’s arrogance contrasted with God’s lighter rule
• What Jesus means by an easy yoke and light burden
• Yoke as surrender of direction and pace
• Burden as carrying good for others
• Love your enemies through dignified nonretaliation
• Take up your cross as daily self-denial
• Expect and endure the burden of rejection
• Fear God over human power
• Confess Christ as an act of allegiance
• Gratitude and resilience when discipleship feels heavy
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