Matthew 11
MATTHEW 11
Introduction
1. There are three reactions to Jesus in this chapter.
a. Undecided
b. Unresponsive
c. Unrepentant
2. We are going to notice their response to Jesus and His response to them.
3. Matt. 11-18 gives us ten reactions to Jesus’ preaching.
4. Notice John the Immerser – “undecided” (11:3)
5. This generation – “unresponsive” (11:17)
6. Galilean cities – “unrepentant” (11:20)
7. From chapter 11 on the attitudes of the scribes get more and more hostile.
Discussion – Notice…
I. John the Immerser – None born of women greater (Mat. 11:1-15)
A. John was imprisoned because of his preaching (Mark. 6:16-28; Mat. 3:4-10).
B. John’s question and Jesus response (Mat. 11:2-6).
C. Jesus’ assessment of John (Mat. 11:7-15).
1. no spineless
2. no flatterer of kings
3. But a true prophet (Amos 3:7) “The prophet is a man with God’s wisdom in his mind, God’s truth on his lips, and God’s courage in his heart”
D. Elijah, his spirit and power (Mal. 4:5); of men born of women, none greater.
II. The Judgment – Because Men Reject the Preaching – No greater sin (Mat. 11:16-24)
A. This generation was like spoiled children – finding fault with everything and doing nothing that was suggested. (v. 16-17).
B. They rejected John’s asceticism and they condemned Jesus for His sociability (vs. 18-19).
C. The cities were rebuked for their sins (Mat. 11:20-24).
1. Woe unto – Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capermaum
2. The OT shows the sins for Tyre, Sidon, Sodom and Gomorrah – horrible, yet these worse, why?
3. They forgot the responsibility of privilege – they saw and heard Jesus – what a privilege – they blew it.
4. They committed the sin of neglect, lukewarmness and indifference. They didn’t crucify Him, they ignored Him.
III. The Greatest Invitation – it is personal (Mat. 11:29-30)
A. It is both and invitation and a command “Come” (Lk. 19:10,5:32) Many reject it year after year.
B. “Take the Yoke” – obey the gospel there is no other option- we
Introduction
1. There are three reactions to Jesus in this chapter.
a. Undecided
b. Unresponsive
c. Unrepentant
2. We are going to notice their response to Jesus and His response to them.
3. Matt. 11-18 gives us ten reactions to Jesus’ preaching.
4. Notice John the Immerser – “undecided” (11:3)
5. This generation – “unresponsive” (11:17)
6. Galilean cities – “unrepentant” (11:20)
7. From chapter 11 on the attitudes of the scribes get more and more hostile.
Discussion – Notice…
I. John the Immerser – None born of women greater (Mat. 11:1-15)
A. John was imprisoned because of his preaching (Mark. 6:16-28; Mat. 3:4-10).
B. John’s question and Jesus response (Mat. 11:2-6).
C. Jesus’ assessment of John (Mat. 11:7-15).
1. no spineless
2. no flatterer of kings
3. But a true prophet (Amos 3:7) “The prophet is a man with God’s wisdom in his mind, God’s truth on his lips, and God’s courage in his heart”
D. Elijah, his spirit and power (Mal. 4:5); of men born of women, none greater.
II. The Judgment – Because Men Reject the Preaching – No greater sin (Mat. 11:16-24)
A. This generation was like spoiled children – finding fault with everything and doing nothing that was suggested. (v. 16-17).
B. They rejected John’s asceticism and they condemned Jesus for His sociability (vs. 18-19).
C. The cities were rebuked for their sins (Mat. 11:20-24).
1. Woe unto – Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capermaum
2. The OT shows the sins for Tyre, Sidon, Sodom and Gomorrah – horrible, yet these worse, why?
3. They forgot the responsibility of privilege – they saw and heard Jesus – what a privilege – they blew it.
4. They committed the sin of neglect, lukewarmness and indifference. They didn’t crucify Him, they ignored Him.
III. The Greatest Invitation – it is personal (Mat. 11:29-30)
A. It is both and invitation and a command “Come” (Lk. 19:10,5:32) Many reject it year after year.
B. “Take the Yoke” – obey the gospel there is no other option- we