Burdens: Come Unto Me: Num.11:11

Moses’ Complains to God

A. Moses feels the weight of being responsible for the Children of Israel.

B. Moses was unhappy in his leadership role.

C. Uncaring, irresponsible, without compassion.

Textual Analysis

Moses - servant(slave) leader - looking for favor in God’s sight

Responsibilities & Resources

God laid the burden of the people on Him. Moses feels hopeless,

he cannot carry their burdens. He did not conceive them(not his kids)

he’s not a mother didn’t birth them, doesn’t want to carry them

he doesn’t want provide food

Burden is too heavy to carry (encumbrance)

God, if you’re going to treat me like this, kill me now.

Matt. 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

The Difference between Moses and Jesus.

Jesus the Son of God is equipped to serve His people.

Seated at the right hand of God.

Jesus is someone to turn to when we need help. He offers himself to provide

both physically and spiritually our needs.

Weary continued state of mind connected to life’s

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