Christen Effective Teacher
American Homiletic Review
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.


I. Christ's FITNESS to be man's Teacher.

1. He understands man's nature.

2. He understands all those things which man has need to know.

3. He understands perfectly the art of imparting knowledge.

II. The METHODS by which He teaches man.

1. By His words, works, character, as made known in the Bible.

2. By the truths He now imparts to the human heart through the Holy Spirit.

III. The EFFECT of Christ's teachings — "Rest."

1. This instruction leads to the pardon of sin.

2. To the assurance that we are reconciled to God.

3. To the removal of all fear of evil.Observe —

1. The evidence that we are learning of Christ is that we are becoming like Him.

2. All should submit to be taught by Christ.

(American Homiletic Review.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

WEB: Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.




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