Matthew 11
Matthew 11:1-5John clearly already knew who Jesus was, having baptized him. But why did he send his disciples to ask this?Possibly, John’s faith was shaken, having been put in prison.He could have sent the disciples for their own benefit to reinforce their faith.See Isaiah 35:5-10. Note the context. This is referencing the coming of the kingdom of God. Jesus gave them an answer that required them to think.Matthew 11:6 – People in Jesus’ hometown took offense at Him.John 6:54-56John 16:1 – Jesus’ disciples would be persecuted.Jesus was offensive to those for whom He did not:Meet their expectationsBring peace on earthMatthew 11:7-11 – John the Baptist also offended them. See Malachi 3:1-5.Matthew 11:12 – Compare Mark 10:35. Some people thought Jesus’ kingdom was one that would rule by force. This could also be saying that to be in the kingdom took effort (Luke 16:16). This could also mean that the kingdom of heaven was advancing and those who wanted to be in it were seizing it.“take it by force” – See Matthew 12:29; John 6:15Matthew 11:13-14 – See Colossians 4:6; Jude 1:22-23. If the listener does not accept the message, it is possible they would have refused it no matter how it was presented.Matthew 11:20-24 – Those who had seen more would have more required of them (Luke 12:47-48). God has blessed us greatly and He expects a lot out of us.Matthew 11:25-26 – The gospel is for the ordinary man.Matthew 11:28-30 – See Jeremiah 6:16.
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