45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – Gospel of Matthew Chapter 11: Matthew 11:30 KJV 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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Overview of the Gospel of Matthew
Matthew’s name means “Gift of the Lord”, a tax collector who left everything to follow Jesus Christ as an apostle (disciple). His former name was Levi, the tax collector. Matthew wrote the Gospel of Matthew. He wrote it for people who converted from Judaism. This Gospel demonstrates that Jesus Christ is the King and Messiah of Israel. His works support that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of all of the old testament prophecies of the coming of the Messiah.
“This book describes Jesus’s genealogy, his miraculous birth and childhood, his baptism and temptation, his ministry of healing and preaching, and finally his crucifixion and resurrection. The resurrected Jesus commissions his Apostles to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Source: Retrieved from the internet on 11/16/2021 from The New World Encyclopedia. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Gospel_of_Matthew
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45 Days To Read The Gospel Challenge – The Gospel of Matthew Chapter Eleven: Matthew 11:30 KJV 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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OVERVIEW OF THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW CHAPTER ELEVEN
John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to Jesus. John was in prison and he heard that Jesus was healing and not passing judgment on people. John thought he had misunderstood Jesus’ mission. John sent two of his disciples to ask Jesus was he the Messiah or was he to wait for another? Jesus performed miracles in front of John’s disciples. 4Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see: 5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. 7
Jesus’ testimony concerning John the Baptist: 11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women, there hath not risen any greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Note: People in heaven are greater than those on earth.
You will learn why the Jews rejected Jesus and John the Baptist. 18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
You will learn what judgment Jesus put on unrepenting cities: Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. 20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done because they repented not: Note: Capernaum was Jesus’ headquarters.
You will learn that Jesus rejoices that the gospel is revealed unto babes because they receive the Gospel with innocence. Note: It is good to fear the Lord, be humble, and not be too wise. Jesus reveals himself and the Father to those who he will and not to whom others think fit. Matthew 11:27KJV 27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
You will learn what Jesus’ invitation is to the heavy laden. 28Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Note: To follow the Lord is to live a life less stressful. Jesus gives believers the Holy Spirit as the comforter. The Holy Spirit enables us with his supernatural spirit to endure and to change from unholy to holy. It is not difficult. Let Go and Let God.
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TIME: 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE LESSON: 30 MINUTES TO READ THE ENTIRE POST AND TAKE THE INTERACTIVE QUIZ, ADDITIONAL 15 MINUTES TO READ THE BIBLE CHAPTER.
Objectives for Chapter Eleven -The Gospel of Matthew. What you will learn:
1. You will learn why John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to Jesus.
2. You will learn of Jesus’ testimony concerning John.
3. You will learn why the Jews rejected Jesus and John the Baptist.
4. You will learn what judgment Jesus put on unrepenting cities: Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum.
5. You will learn that Jesus rejoices that the gospel is revealed unto babes.
6. You will learn what is Jesus’ invitation to the heavy laden.
Outline for Chapter Eleven of the Gospel of Matthew
1. John the Baptist sends two of his disciples to Jesus.
2. Jesus’ testimony concerning John.
3. The Jews rejected both, Jesus and John the Baptist.
4. Jesus upbraids Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum.
5. Jesus rejoices that the gospel is revealed unto babes.
6. Jesus’ invitation to the heavy laden.
Reflection and Discussion: Something to think about.
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Reflection question:
Jesus condemns whole cities because they knew the commands of God but did not obey them. God answers the faith. There is so much going on today, do you pray to God for your neighborhood, communities, city, town, state, or country?
Resources For This Lesson
Click here for the King James Bible version in the text (pdf), mobile viewing on the web (KJV), YouTube audio, and video version Chapter 11 (total time 10 min.) Part One and Part Two
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See “Chapter Eleven Highlights” below for scriptures and help with the quiz. If needed, refresh the screen to retake the quiz.
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1. You will learn why John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to Jesus. Matthew 11: 1-7 KJV
1And it came to pass when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. 2Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, 3And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? 4Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see: 5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
2. You will learn of Jesus’ testimony concerning John. Matthew 11: 7-15 KJV
7And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. 10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. 13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. 15He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
3. You will learn why the Jews rejected both, Jesus and John the Baptist. Matthew 11: 16-19 KJV
16But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, 18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
4. You will learn what judgment Jesus put on unrepenting cities: Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. Matthew 11: 20-24 KJV
20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: 21Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. 23And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven,
What judgment Jesus put on unrepenting cities: Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum Matthew 11: 23-24 KJV
23 for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
5. You will learn that Jesus rejoices that the gospel is revealed unto babes. Matthew 11: 25-27 KJV
25At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
6. You will learn what is Jesus’ invitation to the heavy laden. Matthew 11: 28-30 KJV
28Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Interactive Quiz
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#1. Why did John the Baptist send two of his disciples to Jesus?
#2. What is Jesus' testimony concerning John?
#3. Why did the Jews reject Jesus and John the Baptist?
#4. What judgment did Jesus put on unrepentant cities: Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum?
#5. Why did Jesus rejoices that the gospel is revealed unto babes?
#6. True or False? What is Jesus' invitation to the heavy laden? 28Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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Call to salvation:
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.
