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Matthew 11:16-30
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| "The
Living Presence," Comparative World Scriptures from United
Communities of Spirit. |
| Primary comparative texts at Mahlon H. Smith's (Rutgers
University) Into His Own:
Perspective on the World of Jesus.
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"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. |
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Chapter LXIII,
The First Apology of
Justin
Martyr. (c 150) |
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Chapter C, Dialogue
With Trypho,
Justin Martyr.
(c 160) |
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XV.27-31, 39-41;
Tatian's
Diatessaron
(c. 150-160). |
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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) |
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Chapter I,
Chapter XII, Exhortation
to the Greeks,
Clement of
Alexandria (c 200) |
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I.5,
I.10,
II.2, Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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I.28,
II.5,
III.6,
V.5,
V.13,
VII.10, Stromata,
(c 200) |
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"Who is
the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved?" (sermon on Mark 10:17-31),
Clement of Alexandria (c. 200) |
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Chapter XXI,
The Prescription of Heretics,
Tertullian (c.
200) |
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II.27, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 208) |
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Chapter
XXXII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh,
Tertullian
(c. 211) |
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Chapter
VIII,
Chapter
XXVI, Against Praxeas,
Tertullian
(c. 213) |
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Chapter
II,
Chapter
VIII, On Monogamy,
Tertullian
(c. 215) |
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Chapter IX,
Chapter X, On
Modesty,
Tertullian
(c. 217) |
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I.I.8,
II.IV.3,
II.VI.1, First
Principles (De Principiis),
Origen.
(c.225) |
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I.42,
II.1, Commentary
on the Gospel of John,
Origen.
(c.228) |
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II.VII,
II.LXXIII,
III.LXIII,
VI.XV,
VI.XVII,
VII.XLIV, Against
Celsus,
Origen (c. 246) |
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X.22,
XIII.22, Commentary
on the Gospel of Matthew,
Origen. (c.247) |
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I.6,
Against the Heathen,
Athanasius of
Alexandria, c. 318. |
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I.2, Ecclesiastical
History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320). |
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On Luke 10:22
(Matthew 11:27),
Athanasius of
Alexandria, c. 335. |
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Part 40, On the Incarnation of the Word,
Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318. |
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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." |
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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." |
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Sermon 70 on Mt
11:28-30. Latin Text.
Augustine
(354-430). |
| Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew, St. Chrysostom
(c. 380):
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| 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." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
| "The way of duty is the way of
rest." |
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| 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." |
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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..." |
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| 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." |
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| "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." |
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| 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." |
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| "Powerful
Persuasives; Matthew 11:27,28," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1916. |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 8,
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." |
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"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." |
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Exegetical Notes
by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "Do we really want a gentle, lowly,
humble savior and lord of our lives?" |
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"Exegetical Considerations,"
7th Sunday after Pentecost, Richard Carlson, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Using Greek
for Sunday Text Preparations.
| "What is being
claimed about revelation, rejection, and relationships in this text?" |
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Matthew in the Margins, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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"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?" |
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Wellspring of
the Gospel, Ordinary 14A, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn
Turner, Weekly Wellsprings. |
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"Jesus Scolds and Comforts,"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
| "Why condemn a city and not
just the individual perpetrators? Because the indecencies were
sanctioned by the government and tolerated by the people." |
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"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." |
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"Jesus on Stress Management," Weekly Health
Scripture, Faith and Health Connection. |
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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." |
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| Articles & Background:
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Betz, Hans Dieter, "The Logion of the
Easy Yoke and of Rest (Matthew 11:28-30)," Journal of Biblical
Literature, 1967.
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| Boerman, Daniel,
"The Chiastic Structure of Matthew 11-12," Calvin Theological Journal,
2005.
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| Comber, Joseph A., "The Composition
and Literary Characteristics of Matthew 11:20-24," The Catholic
Biblical Quarterly, 1977.
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| 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.
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| Davies, W.D., "'Knowledge' in the
Dead Sea Scrolls and Matthew 11:25-30," Harvard Theological Review,
1953.
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| Janzen, J. Gerald, "The Yoke that
Gives Rest," Interpretation, 1987.
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| Jarvis, Cynthia A., "Between Text and
Sermon, Matthew 11:16-30," Interpretation, 1996.
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| Jones, Verity A., "Anxious Moments,"
The Christian Century, 2002.
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| Patterson, Richard D.,
"Parental Love As a Metaphor for Divine-Human Love," Journal of the
Evangelical Theological Society, 2003.
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| Powell, Mark Allan, "Echoes of Jonah
in the New Testament," Word & World, 2007.
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| Waters, Mark, "Matthew 11:16-19," Review &
Expositor, 1993.
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| Winter, Paul, "Matthew 11:27 and Luke 10:22 from the
First to the Fifth Century," Novum Testamentum, 1956.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"Jesus' Invitation to Paradox," the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Day
1, 2008. |
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"The Grand
Invitation of Grace," Dr. Richard Foster, 30 Good Minutes,
Chicago Sunday Evening Club. |
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"The Lord of the Dance," 7 Pentecost - 3 July 2005, Hubert Beck, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Knowing God,"
John Jewell, Sermonhelp Archives. |
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"The Greatest
Invitation Ever Made," Dr. John R.W. Stott, 30 Good Minutes,
Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1994. |
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"Come unto Me All That Are Heavy Laden,"
Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle. |
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"The Power of
Faith," Fr. John Catoir, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening
Club, 1997. |
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"A Little Refreshment! A
Little Comfort!" the Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Day 1, 1996. |
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"The
Yoke of Religion," Paul Tillich, from The Shaking of the Foundations,
1955. At Religion Online. |
| Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author,
Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, 1999.
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| With Children:
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"When I Am Down,"
and "Weighed Down,"
Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Yoke," Fr. Max Bowers,
Kid's Church. |
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"Our Yokes Rest
Easy when Jesus Pulls the Load Beside Us," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art Images:
Matthew 11:25-30, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Matthew 11:25-30, at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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| 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 |
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