BA57
We are to come to Yeshua for spiritual rest.
Category: God & Yeshua
Type: Positive
Form: Explicit
Source dataset: New Testament
Uniqueness: Unique
Classical commandment: No
New Covenant Literal Application
Applies to Person Categories: Everyone
Literal Application: mandated
More explanation about New Covenant Literal Application
The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.
It combines person categories such as Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, and Gentile, together with male/female distinctions and an application level such as mandated, recommended, optional, or prohibited.
This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. On this page, the technical code is summarized into plain language to help new readers understand it more easily.
Detailed codes: GFm - Gentile female, mandated | GMm - Gentile male, mandated | JFm - Jewish female, mandated | JMm - Jewish male, mandated | KFm - K'rovat Yisrael female, mandated | KMm - K'rov Yisrael male, mandated
Bible references
Key NT Scriptures
- John 6:37
- John 10:9
- Matthew 11:28-30
Supportive NT Scriptures
- James 4:8
- John 1:12
- John 5:39
- John 6:65
- John 14:6
- Luke 9:23
- Luke 14:27
- Mark 1:17
- Mark 8:34
- Matthew 4:19
- Matthew 16:24
- 1 Peter 2:4
Supportive OT Scriptures
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1 Chronicles 22:19
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Jeremiah 2:31
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Micah 4:1
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Micah 6:6
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Commentary
Rabbi Michael Rudolph
There are several ways that Scripture speaks of coming to Yeshua. “Come to me,” in Matthew 11:28 is clear because it uses the word “come.” However, there are other ways that Scripture says it as well, e.g., believing in Yeshua, trusting in Yeshua, calling on Yeshua’s name, and others. There is a difference between believing in Yeshua and merely believing about him – that he is the Messiah. The important question about coming to Yeshua is: “Have we made him OUR Messiah?” To make him our Messiah, not only must we come to him; we must make him our Lord which means giving our lives over to him. Some rely on “what is known as the “Sinner’s Prayer” – a prayer that invites Yeshua into our hearts and asks him to save us. It works if we mean it and does not if we speak it legalistically as a mere formula of words. Resting in Yeshua means putting our cares upon him. There are two Christian poems and hymns that, in my opinion, capture the depth and emotion of coming to Yeshua and resting in him; the first is titled “Just as I Am;” 12 the first three stanzas are: Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me And that Thou bid'st me come to thee O Lamb of God, I come, I come Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, Words by Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871); original music composed by William B. Bradbury (1816-1868). To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. The second is titled “What a Friend We Have in Jesus;” 13 the first three stanzas are: What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer. Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.
Copyright © Michael Rudolph and Daniel C. Juster, The Law of Messiah - Torah from a New Covenant Perspective - Volume 3
Drawings
Artist: Jenske Visser
Short Movies
Nick Vujick Ministries - Verse of the day - Matthew 11:28
Got Questions - What does it mean when Jesus says, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light”
Songs
Crowder - Come as you are
Selah - I Got Saved
Big Daddy Weave - I Know
Selah - Jesus is King
Testimonies
Moving Works - Collision
Do you struggle with depression? So did Yumiko. She hated herself and even dreamt of running in front of a train to end her life. But hope came her way in the last place she ever expected.
Moving Works - Finding Petra
When Petra loses her mother at a young age, she sets off on a journey to find hope and healing for her loss. This decade-long search eventually leads her to discover that the answer she’s been looking for has been pursuing her all along.
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