The Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Part 1 - An Introduction
Angelo Sanchez
August 25, 2024

Primary Scripture Passage: Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 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. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”


Sermon Notes:

Thoughts to consider:
1. It is possible to check all the boxes of the

without experiencing the life those practices are meant to cultivate within .
2. For the early Christian Church, the of Jesus could never be divorced from the of Jesus.
3. the life that the yoke of Jesus should produce is one that is fundamentally and .
4. Jesus was radically
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5. Jesus is trying to teach you to come to him with your life, because if you know his gentle and humble heart you will want to come.

9 Core Practices Summarizing the Easy Yoke of Jesus Christ
1. Prayer
2. Scripture
3. Solitude
4. Community
5. Fasting
6. Service
7. Generosity
8. Sabbath
9. Witness


Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)
28-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”