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S.D.A. Bible Commentary Vol. 5
regarded with wonder by the angels of heaven; and yet multitudes in
Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum looked on with indifference,
and in their hardness of heart they acted as though time or eternity
was scarcely worth their attention. The majority of the inhabitants of
these cities spent their time in caviling over themes of little impor-
tance, and but a few took the position that the Saviour of mankind
was the Christ.
The prophecies of the Scriptures were plain, and gave clear
predictions of His life, character, and work; and from the testimony
of men who had spoken as they were moved by the Holy Ghost,
evidence was sufficient to prove that Jesus was all He claimed to be—
the Son of God, the Messiah of whom Moses and the prophets did
write, the Light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Israel. But
it was in vain that He sought to convince the priests and rulers, and
to draw the hearts of common people to His light. Priests and rulers,
scribes and Pharisees, clung to their traditions, their ceremonies,
customs, and theories, and suffered not their hearts to be touched
and cleansed and sanctified by divine grace. The few who did follow
Christ came from among the lowly and unlearned (
The Review and
Herald, June 2, 1896
).
28-30. The Yoke of Restraint and Obedience
—Christ says,
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest. Take my yoke upon you”—the yoke of restraint and
obedience—“and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and
ye shall find rest unto your souls.” We are to find rest by wearing
His yoke and bearing His burdens. In being co-workers with Christ
in the great work for which He gave His life, we shall find true rest.
When we were sinners, He gave His life for us. He wants us to come
to Him and learn of Him. Thus we are to find rest. He says He will
give us rest. “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” In
doing this you will find in your own experience the rest that Christ
gives, the rest that comes from wearing His yoke and lifting His
burdens (
The General Conference Bulletin, April 4, 1901
).
In accepting Christ’s yoke of restraint and obedience, you will
find that it is of the greatest help to you. Wearing this yoke keeps
you near the side of Christ, and He bears the heaviest part of the
load.