But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.   Galatians 5:22, 23 (ESV) 

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.   Matthew 11:28-30 

Introduction

Fallen Condition Focus: trying to be good by doing good works according to the law 

Sermon Proposition: Since Christ has come to us in gentleness and with self-control, we ought to come to Jesus and learn from him how to walk by the Spirit in gentle submissiveness and godly self-control

I. Since Christ comes to us in gentleness and with self-control, we ought to gently submit to his invitation to the Gospel (Matt. 11:28; cf. Is. 55:1ff)

II. Since Christ comes to us in gentleness and with self-control, we ought to take up the yoke of the Gospel and learn from him (Matt. 11:29; cf. Is. 53)

III. Since Christ comes to us in gentleness and self-control, we ought to trust him and his promise of rest in the Gospel (Matt. 11:30; Rom. 5:1ff.)

Conclusion and Call to Respond