In this passage Jesus promises rest to laboring and heavy laden people who come to him. In the context of Matthew labouring and being heavy laden has to do with the burden of the legalistic religion of the Jewish religious leaders. The rest that Jesus promises is both reconciliation with God and the discipleship of those who are right with God in Christ.
Read Matthew 11:28-30
Psalm 105 gives a summary of Israel’s history from God’s covenant with Abraham to the entry of Israel into the promised land. It shows how God is in control of history and how he is working towards the goal of the fulfillment of his covenant promises.
Read Psalm 105
This is a topical sermon that looks at the subject of rewards in Scripture as it is taught in numerous passages.
Read Matthew 25:14-30
This Psalm is a celebration of God as the Creator and Sustainer of the world. The last verse, which prays for the destruction of the wicked, reminds us that sin is a stain on God’s creation and that he is at work to make all things new.
Read Psalm 104
Jesus continues to encourage and instruct his disciples in light of the fact that he is about to leave them. He speaks of the Holy Spirit, peace, his own glory and the fact that he is not being swept up by forces beyond his control.
Read John 14:25-31
This Psalm is a celebration of God’s blessing upon the godly family. Much of the imagery sounds strange to our ears, but it is very instructive for our understanding of the biblical understanding of roles within the family.
Read Psalm 128
This sermon was preached at the occasion of the public confession of faith of three young people in our congregation. It explores the significance of public confession of faith and of membership in the church of Christ.
Read 1 Timothy 6:11-16
This Psalm focuses on different aspects of the holiness of God and what response of all people should be to that holiness. The question is forces us to ask is whether we show the fear and reverence to God that is his due.
Read Psalm 99
In these verses Jesus speaks of the relationship he will have with his disciples after his death and resurrection as well as the relationship his Father will have with them. He also stresses that there can be no relationship with Him or the Father without obedience.
Read John 14:18-24
Psalm 90 deals with the brevity of life. Life is short and we must die because of the wrath of God against sin. There is hope for God’s people, however, because the Lord is their dwelling place and he will establish the word of their hands. We are taught to live in the light of these realities.
Read Psalm 90
