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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
What does it mean take my yoke upon you?
Jesus invites us to take his yoke upon us and learn of him. Read and discuss Matthew 11:28–30. … Explain that a yoke is a frame or bar that can be placed on one or two people or animals pulling or carrying a heavy load. The yoke balances the burden and makes it easier to manage.
What is a yoke spiritually?
More than just influence, the word yoke has a connotation that the one yoked is the one serving another and carrying their burden. You can see this all throughout scripture. In 60 scriptures in the Bible, the word yoke was used to connotate slavery, servitude or influence in familial relationships and religious ones.
What does the yoke of Jesus mean?
The yoke Jesus refers to is this: It is a kind of harness that is used for oxen to get them to pull a cart or farming equipment. Typically one yoke for two oxen. The best usage of yoke by Jesus is: 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.
What the Bible Says About yoke?
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
What does my yoke is easy but my burden is light mean?
This is why following the Lord means taking one's yoke and expecting that life will be burdensome—but there will be rest. The Lord will give us rest so we can carry on with life.
What does yolk mean in the Bible?
A yolk is a device which holds two oxen together and allows them to do their work side by side, without straying, going to fast or slow. It teaches them discipline and was familiar to the people when the scripture was written.
How do I cast my burdens on the Lord?
1 Peter 5:7 says “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for us”. Just throw it on him, and let him carry your burdens. Jesus said we could cast all of our cares on him because he cares for us! There is nothing we are going through that we cannot cast on the Lord.