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Notes
A yoke, which connects two animals, symbolizes the demands of being a disciple of Jesus. Unlike the "yoke" of religious leaders, the yoke of Jesus is easy and light. This is not because it demands less of a person (see 7:13–14). But it is because the Messiah's power through the Holy Spirit makes it possible (see Acts 15:10; 1 John 5:3).
Israel's spiritual leaders imposed religious demands (see Matthew 23:4; Acts 15:10). This included 613 Old Testament commands and added traditions. Jesus urged those burdened by the Pharisees' rules to come to him (see Matthew 11:28) to find the salvation for which they deeply longed. This call to salvation involves living obediently to the new teachings of Jesus. Jesus invites people to build a relationship with a humble and gentle teacher.
This passage is about the small group of people who accept the Messiah and follow his teachings, even though most of their generation does not.
Events
- Woe to Chorazin and Bethsaidac. AD 28
Parallels
Glossary
Gentleness Gospel Gospel of Matthew Heart Humility Jesus Christ, Teachings of Poetry, Biblical Soul Yoke
Topics
Afflicted Saints: Christ Comforts Being Meek Being Weary Being Worried Burdens Busyness Chaos Character of Christ: Lowly in Heart Character of Christ: Meek Comfort to the Dying Emptiness Faith in Christ Fatigue Frustration Gentleness of Christ Getting Rest Healing a Broken Heart Heart: Renewed: Lowly Hopelessness Humbleness Humility: Christ an Example of Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Hurt Feelings Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of Jesus, the Christ: Rebukes the Unbelieving Cities About Capernaum Low Self Esteem Low Self-Esteem Meekness: Christ Set an Example of Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Mental Health OCD Overcoming Stress Penitent: Promises To Rest: Spiritual Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self Acceptance Self Pity Self Worth The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: Manifested for The: Weary and Heavy-Laden