DEFINED TERMS
Words worth learning deeply
A definition is a beginning, not the whole understanding. Return to these words as your experience with Jesus Christ grows.
Jesus Christ
The Son of God and the Savior and Redeemer of the world. This episode begins with His own invitation rather than attempting to summarize everything about Him at once.
Savior
A title for Jesus Christ that points to His power to save. Later lessons will teach His Atonement, Resurrection, grace, repentance, forgiveness, and salvation in their proper scriptural setting.
Redeemer
A title for Jesus Christ that points to His act of redeeming God’s children. The definition is a beginning; scripture and later lessons deepen the meaning.
Grace
Divine help and strength made possible through Jesus Christ. E001 names the term for the learning path ahead but does not attempt to teach the full doctrine in one episode.
Faith in Jesus Christ
Trust in Jesus Christ that leads a person to act. In this episode, faith may begin as hearing His words, considering His invitation, and taking one honest step toward Him.
Yoke
An instrument that joins two together so a load can be carried. In Matthew 11, Jesus Christ uses the image while inviting people to take His yoke and learn of Him.
SELECTED SCRIPTURES
Read Christ’s invitation
Read the entire passage. Mark the words come, all, rest, and learn of me. Ask what each word reveals about the invitation and the person giving it.
Read the scripture on ChurchofJesusChrist.org ↗Notice that eternal life is connected with knowing God and Jesus Christ. Consider the difference between knowing information and knowing a person.
Read the scripture on ChurchofJesusChrist.org ↗QUESTIONS TO PONDER
Make the lesson personal
- What do I already believe or hope about Jesus Christ?
- What has made it hard for me to know where to begin?
- Which word in Matthew 11:28–30 feels most important to me today—and why?
- What would learning from Christ look like in one ordinary part of my life?
- What honest question would I ask God in prayer?
ONE NEXT STEP
Begin with His words
Read Matthew 11:28–30 once today. Then say one honest sentence to God about what you need or want to understand. You do not need polished words.