25th March 2018 - Taking The Yoke Of Jesus
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that the ultimate purpose of human life is to worship God, focusing on the worthiness of Jesus Christ, who is depicted as the King of Kings. The speaker draws heavily on Revelation 5 to illustrate that only the Lamb, who was slain, is worthy to receive all power, riches, and glory. The message concludes with gratitude for God's faithfulness, guidance through the Holy Spirit, and the opportunity to worship.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Worshipping the Lamb on the ThroneReading from Revelation chapter 5, the speaker highlights how heavenly creatures and elders worship the Lamb who was slain, pointing out that the true purpose of human life on earth is to worship God.Revelation 5:7–14
The Invitation to Come and Find RestExamining Matthew chapter 11, the speaker notes that Jesus invites all who are weary and heavy-laden to come directly to Him to find rest for their souls.
God's Eternal Will for RestTracing the theme of rest from Jeremiah and Isaiah through to the New Covenant in Hebrews, the speaker explains that God's desire for His people is to cease from their own works and enter His Sabbath rest in this life.Jeremiah 6:16–17
Going Beyond Service to Enter Within the VeilUsing imagery from the tabernacle, the speaker contrasts the busy outward service of the holy place with the true intimacy and worship found only by going through the veil into the most holy place where Jesus has gone as our forerunner.
Choosing the Yoke of ChristThe speaker explains that taking the yoke of Jesus is a voluntary choice, requiring believers to drop every other burden and man-made expectation.
Removing the Yoke of Criticism and LegalismReferring to Isaiah and the dispute in Acts 15 regarding circumcision, the speaker warns against the yokes of fault-finding, pointing fingers, and legalistic demands placed on others.Isaiah 30:9
Learning Meekness and HumilityJesus specifically asks believers to learn meekness and humility from Him, which serves as the foundational soil and the true indicator of walking in God's rest.
The One Thing NecessaryConcluding the first part of the message with the example of Mary and Martha, the speaker reiterates that sitting at Jesus' feet in humility is the one necessary thing.Luke 10:41–42
The Ear of a DiscipleQuoting Isaiah 50, the speaker highlights how Jesus daily humbled Himself to listen to the Father and receive instructions like a willing servant.
True Humility in Daily LifeCiting passages from Ephesians, Philippians, and First Peter, the speaker defines true humility not as self-deprecating talk, but as thinking of oneself less and regarding others as more important.Ephesians 4:1–2
The Example of Philip and the EunuchThe speaker points to the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 as an illustration of humility and the willingness to receive guidance to find real rest.
Quietly Hoping in God's Faithful LoveDrawing from Lamentations 3, the speaker encourages believers to face trouble without running away, maintaining quiet hope in the steadfast and tender mercy of God.Lamentations 3:17–33
