Click here for Matthew 11 audio:
Read it. Pray it. Share it. Live it.
After instructing His disciples, Jesus continued to teach and preach (v. 1). John the Baptist, in prison, sent his disciples to ask if Jesus was truly “the one who is to come” (vv. 2–3). Jesus pointed to the signs of the Messiah foretold by Isaiah—the blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news preached to them (vv. 4–5; Isa. 35:5–6, 61:1). He urged them not to be offended by God’s plan, even if it didn’t match their expectations (v. 6). Jesus then told the crowds that John was more than a prophet—he was the promised messenger who would prepare the way (vv. 9–10; Mal. 3:1, 4:5–6)—yet the least in the kingdom is greater because they live in the fullness of the new covenant (v. 11). He rebuked “this generation” for rejecting both John’s call to repentance and His own ministry of grace (vv. 16–19).
Jesus then warned the unrepentant cities where most of His miracles had been done—Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum—that their judgment would be worse than that of Tyre, Sidon, and even Sodom (vv. 20–24). He thanked the Father for revealing the truths of the kingdom not to the “wise” but to those with childlike faith (vv. 25–26). Claiming unique authority given by the Father (v. 27), Jesus invited all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light because He is gentle and lowly in heart, giving true rest for the soul (vv. 28–30).
🌀 Reflection: Have you ever found yourself questioning God because His plan didn’t match your expectations, like John did in prison? Jesus’ answer to John still speaks today—look at what He has done and is doing. His power to heal, forgive, and save is proof that He is the promised Savior, even when life feels heavy or confusing.
💬 Mission Challenge: Share Matthew 11:28 with someone you know who feels burdened or tired, and tell them how Jesus has given you rest in Him.
Just Keith Harris 
1 Comment