Jesus Christ’s invitation in Matthew 11:28–30 promises rest for the weary—and calls us to take His yoke and follow Him. Mark Grayless explores discipleship through Matthew, Acts, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, Solomon, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.

What does Jesus really mean when He says, **“Come to me… and I will give you rest,”** and then immediately tells us to **“take my yoke upon you”**?

In this message, FCC Connections Minister **Mark Grayless** examines Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28–30 and the difference between simply believing in Jesus and making the continuing choice to follow Him as a disciple.

We live in a world filled with physical, emotional, financial, relational, and spiritual burdens. Sometimes even religion can feel like another collection of hoops we have to jump through. But Jesus offers something different.

His invitation is to come to Him, give Him our burdens, take up His yoke, learn from Him, and discover the kind of rest that cannot be found anywhere else.

Mark also explores why surrendering control to Jesus isn't oppression, why Christian community matters, and why becoming a disciple is more than a one-time decision.

**CHAPTERS**

00:00 The Power of Being Invited

04:02 Jesus' Invitation: “Come to Me”

05:19 The Burden of Trying to Earn God's Acceptance

10:19 What Jesus Means by “Rest”

11:28 “Take My Yoke Upon You”

16:39 “Learn From Me”: Becoming a Disciple

19:32 Why Following Jesus Needs Community

20:39 “Set Free Doesn't Mean Home Free”

22:28 More Than Belief: Choose to Follow Jesus

23:36 Prayer and Invitation

**Key Scriptures:**

- Matthew 11:28–30

- Acts 3:19

- Psalm 68:19

- Ecclesiastes 3:10–13

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This message features Mark Grayless, Connections Minister at First Christian Church in Brazil, Indiana.

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