Matthew 11:16-30
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
- Primary comparative texts at Mahlon H. Smith's (Rutgers
University) Into His Own:
Perspective on the World of Jesus.
- Food & Fellowship (including "disciples who feast").
- Purity and Social Relations (see esp "Tax Collectors Visit,") from Mishnah, Midrash, Tosefta, and Babylonian Talmud.
- "Forgiveness for Forgiveness," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
- Chapter LXIII, The First Apology of Justin Martyr. (c 150)
- Chapter C, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
- XV.27-31, 39-41; Tatian's Diatessaron (c. 150-160).
- I.XX.2-3, II.VI.1, II.XIV.7, IV.II.2, IV.VI.1-7, IV.VII.4, IV.XX.2, IV.XXXI.2, IV.XXXVI.3, 4, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter I, Chapter XII, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- I.5, I.10, II.2, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- I.28, II.5, III.6, V.5, V.13, VII.10, Stromata, (c 200)
- "Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved?" (sermon on Mark 10:17-31), Clement of Alexandria (c. 200)
- Chapter XXI, The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c. 200)
- II.27, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 208)
- Chapter XXXII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter VIII, Chapter XXVI, Against Praxeas, Tertullian (c. 213)
- Chapter II, Chapter VIII, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
- Chapter IX, Chapter X, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- I.I.8, II.IV.3, II.VI.1, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- I.42, II.1, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
- II.VII, II.LXXIII, III.LXIII, VI.XV, VI.XVII, VII.XLIV, Against Celsus, Origen(c. 246)
- X.22, XIII.22, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- I.6, Against the Heathen, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
- I.2, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
- On Luke 10:22 (Matthew 11:27), Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 335.
- Part 40, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
- Sermon on Matthew 11:28,
Augustine (354-430).
- "And how great soever a mass of building one may wish and design to place above it, the greater the building is to be, the deeper does he dig his foundation...So then you see even a building is low before it is high, and the top is raised only after humiliation."
- Again on Matthew 11:28,
Augustine (354-430).
- "Now in all these instances, they who do not love these things feel them as great severities; whereas they who love them endure the same, it is true, but they do not seem to feel them severe. For love makes all, the hardest and most distressing things, altogether easy, and almost nothing."
- Sermon 70 on Mt 11:28-30. Latin Text. Augustine (354-430).
- Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew, St. Chrysostom
(c. 380):
- Homily XXXVIII - Matthew 11:25, 26
- From the Catena Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas.
- From the
Geneva Notes.
- "There is no true knowledge of God, nor quietness of mind, but only in Christ alone."
- From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
- "The way of duty is the way of rest."
-
Christ the Only Rest
for the Weary and Heavy Laden (Matt 11:28): sermon by George Whitefield.
- "And if Jesus Christ gives you rest, you may be sure it will be a rest indeed; it will be such a rest as your soul wants; it will be a rest which the world can neither give nor take away."
-
Wicked Men Inconsistent With Themselves (Matt 11:16-19): sermon by
Jonathan Edwards.
- "If such persons saw themselves as they are, and to be such as we have described them, certainly they would be far from trusting in their own excellency and goodness, but would see themselves to be polluted, wretched, miserable, lost creatures..."
- From
Wesley's Notes.
- "I alone (for none else can) will freely give you (what ye cannot purchase) rest from the guilt of sin by justification, and from the power of sin by sanctification."
- "The Meek and Lowly One; Matthew 11:28-30," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1859.
- "Rest, Rest; Matthew 11:28-30," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1871.
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "As Christ's willingness to empty Himself to the uttermost of His Father's requirements was the spring of ineffable repose to His own Spirit, so in the same track does He invite all to follow Him, with the assurance of the same experience."
- From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "The kings and earth and the great are usually difficult of access, while Jesus is not only willing, but invites us, to come to him."
- "Powerful Persuasives; Matthew 11:27,28," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1916.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- "A Burden that Lightens our Load," Commented Bible Passages from Taize, 2013.
- "Lay Down Your Burden," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2014.
- "We live in a society where compulsive religion is no longer the norm for many of us. But there are other burdens we live with: fear, anger, and pride. When we lay down these burdens that imprison us, we can open our hearts to receive the joy, love, life, and rest Jesus promised us."
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- Commentary,
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, Elisabeth Johnson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2011.
- "It is not that Jesus invites us to a life of ease. Following him will be full of risks and challenges, as he has made abundantly clear. He calls us to a life of humble service, but it is a life of freedom and joy instead of slavery."
- Relationship Between Jesus and His Culture, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2011.
- "First
Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 4,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "The religious wise who seriously go about trying to protect God have missed the point. Jesus' deeds of mercy and compassion are the evidence of God's will."
- Exegetical Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
- "Do we really want a gentle, lowly, humble savior and lord of our lives?"
- "Are You Paying Attention, Capernaum?" Tod Weir, Bloomingcactus, 2011.
- "In the end, I am tempted to the same kind of apathy and indifference as the people in Capernaum, Chorazin and Bethsaida. The problems are too big, too complicated, other people don't seem to be as bothered as I am, so why don't I get on about my business and fish?"
- Lectionary Blogging, July 3, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Egalitarian living is 'lighter' than heirarchical living. Living in light of the freedom and dignity of every person, and especially the poor, is not a 'burden' but is, in fact, the way of true rest and true refreshment."
- "I'm Sorry, Did You Say Something?" Bruce Reyes-Chow, The Hardest Question, 2011.
- "God is not static in our lives or the world, so why would we think that the ways in which God sings to us would be?"
- "Lay Your Burden Down," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- "Wisdom in Person, the real deal, stands before us. The question is, will we choose to participate in them? Will we allow Wisdom to be vindicated by her deeds as they show up in our lives?"
- "Troubled? Change to Yoke Light," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
- "The proud and arrogant, those who have all the answers, those who think they are “self-made” will never see and receive what the burdened and heavily laden ones will see and receive."
- Holy
Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, David Ewart, 2011.
- "A good way to open today's worship service might be to ask: Are there any here today who have never been weary? Never had to carry a heavy heart burden? Okay, you're free to go."
- Commentary, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, Dale Allison, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
-
"Come unto Me All That Are Heavy Laden," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from
Seattle,
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
- "We all need to wear the yoke of Jesus. We all need to wear the religion of Jesus. Love of God. Love of neighbor. Mercy, love, and kindness. A faith that moves mountains and carries momentous burdens."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Matthew in the Margins, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
-
"Revelation of the Kingdom and its Consequences," Larry Broding's
Word-Sunday.Com: A
Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's
Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
- "What have been some of the consequences for a closer walk with Jesus? How has he helped you live a better Christian life?"
- Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 14A, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
- "Come to Me!" Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "The
Call to Discipleship: An Invitation to Rest," by J. Hampton Keathley III at the
Biblical Studies Foundation.
- "So the Savior promised, “For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.” It is tailor made for each of us and furthermore, He is always there with us to bear the burden."
- "Jesus on Stress Management," Weekly Health Scripture, Faith and Health Connection.
-
Reflection on
Matthew 11:25-30, Rev. Tom Harries. At Environmental Reflections, Lectionary Year
A, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, Environmental Stewardship Commission.
- "...instead of collaborating to lighten everyone’s burden, we, or at least our corporations fight tooth and nail for a slightly larger piece of market share."
- "Chorazin," "Bethsaida," "Capernaum," "God the Father," wikipedia.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Betz, Hans Dieter, "The Logion of the
Easy Yoke and of Rest (Matthew 11:28-30)," Journal of Biblical
Literature, 1967.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Boerman, Daniel,
"The Chiastic Structure of Matthew 11-12," Calvin Theological Journal,
2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Comber, Joseph A., "The Composition
and Literary Characteristics of Matthew 11:20-24," The Catholic
Biblical Quarterly, 1977.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Cotter, Wendy J., C.S.J., "The
Parable of the Children in the Market-Place, Q (Lk) 7:31-35: An
Examination of the Parable's Image and Significance," Novum
Testamentum, 1987.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Davies, W.D., "'Knowledge' in the
Dead Sea Scrolls and Matthew 11:25-30," Harvard Theological Review,
1953.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - "Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2011. (Section on this text begins on page 151)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerial - Janzen, J. Gerald, "The Yoke that
Gives Rest," Interpretation, 1987.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Jarvis, Cynthia A., "Between Text and
Sermon, Matthew 11:16-30," Interpretation, 1996.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Jones, Verity A., "Anxious Moments,"
The Christian Century, 2002.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Patterson, Richard D.,
"Parental Love As a Metaphor for Divine-Human Love," Journal of the
Evangelical Theological Society, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Phillips, Thomas E., "'Will the Wise
Person Get Drunk?' The Background of the Human Wisdom in Luke 7:35 and
Matthew 11:19," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Powell, Mark Allan, "Echoes of Jonah
in the New Testament," Word & World, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Waters, Mark, "Matthew 11:16-19," Review &
Expositor, 1993.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Winter, Paul, "Matthew 11:27 and Luke 10:22 from the
First to the Fifth Century," Novum Testamentum, 1956.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Betz, Hans Dieter, "The Logion of the
Easy Yoke and of Rest (Matthew 11:28-30)," Journal of Biblical
Literature, 1967.
- Sermons:
- "Let it go...and rest," Mel Williams, Faith & Leadership, 2014.
- "Never Enough," the Rev. Canon Charles K. Robertson, Day1, 2011.
- "Jesus' Invitation to Paradox," the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Day 1, 2008.
- "Come unto Me All That Are Heavy Laden," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
- "A Little Refreshment! A Little Comfort!" the Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Day 1, 1996.
- Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author,
Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, 1999.
- Ordinary 14, 2011
- Ordinary 14, 2008
- Ordinary 14, 2005
- Ordinary 14, 1999 (Dr. Mary G. Durkin)
- Ordinary 14, 1996
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 9, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "When I Am Down," and "Weighed Down," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
- "Our Yokes Rest Easy when Jesus Pulls the Load Beside Us," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- The Future Of The Church! A Speech By Barney Willis -- Drama for Proper 9 | OT 14, Robert F. Crowley, SermonStudio.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 11:25-30, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Matthew 11:25-30, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
- Hymns and Music:
- "We Played the Flute!" the Children Said,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011, Tune: CANONBURY 8.8.8.8 (“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak”).
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Matthew 11:28, 29. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Matthew
