In the final verses of chapter 11 Jesus moves from challenging the nation of Israel to repent and seek the kingdom of heaven to presenting himself to each person as the only pathway for salvation. The wise and understanding are so full of their own knowledge and pride that they are not open to truths of who Jesus really is. But those who stand before God with arms wide open display the childlike faith that God desires. And through that humility the truth of who Christ is becomes known to them and God’s gracious will opens their hearts to receive him gladly. This begins the pathway of personal discipleship and an open invitation to come to Jesus and share our yoke with him so we can find rest for our weary souls.

2. The Importance of
Personal Discipleship
Matthew 11:25-30

3. First Point
Personal Discipleship
is Persistent Devotion
Matthew 11: 25-27

4. Matthew 11:25-27
•(v. 25)…“I thank you, Father, Lord of
heaven and earth, that you have hidden
things…yes, Father, for such was your
gracious will…All things have been
handed over to me by my Father

5. Second Point
Personal Discipleship
is a Practical Decision
Matthew 11: 25

6. Verse 25 Misunderstood
1.Jesus is delighted
2. God has highhandedly
withheld the light

7. Jesus Found Consolation
in the Mighty Plan
and Purpose of God
Matthew 11:25
Verse 25 Understood

8. “It is so simple to receive Christ, that
millions stumble over it’s very
simplicity” – Billy Graham

9. Third Point
Personal Discipleship is a
Personal Decision
Matthew 11:28-29

10. Restricted Invite (verse 28)
“Come to me, all who labor
and are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest”

11. How do we come to Jesus?
•R
•S
•F
•P

12. How do we come to Jesus?
•Repentance
•S
•F
•P

13. How do we come to Jesus?
•Repentance
•Surrender
•F
•P

14. How do we come to Jesus?
•Repentance
•Surrender
•Faith
•P

15. How do we come to Jesus?
•Repentance
•Surrender
•Faith
•Praise