He Will Give You Rest

by. Richard Neitzel Holzapfel & Gaye Strathearn

An Invitation and a Promise

What does it really mean to come unto the Savior? What does his promise of rest mean to us today?In this thought-provoking and thoughtful book, trusted scripture scholars Richard Neitzel Holzapfel and Gaye Strathearn offer revealing and comforting answers to these questions. Citing ancient and modern scripture and counsel from our latter-day prophets, they shed heartwarming light on Jesus' tender invitation to come unto him:The nature and meaning of his entreatyKnowing the Father by knowing the SonThe costs and blessings of discipleshipThe burdens we bear in mortality and how Jesus can ease or even remove themA deeper understanding of his “easy yoke” and “light burden”How his invitation and promise can bring peace to us in mortality and a bright hope for eternal life He Will Give You Rest offers us insight into developing a richer, deeper relationship with the Savior and becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Jesus' Invitation and Promise
2. Knowing the Father
3. Jesus' Authority
4. A Call to Discipleship
5. Rest
6. An Easy Yoke
7. A Light Burden
8. Conclusion
9. Notes
10. Index