A Theology of Rest

9 July 2023

Sermon given by the Rev. Nathan Stomberg on 6 Pentecost (7/9/2023).

Jesus’ message is simple, but profound: come to me, and I will give you rest. This passage is also familiar to us, as it is cited in the Comfortable Words of our celebration of the Holy Eucharist. But what does Jesus mean by “rest”?

Readings: Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:8-14; Romans 7:21-8:6; Matthew 11:25-30