Tag Archives: Matthew 11

infants and idiots

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11:25-30 25 At that time Jesus responded, “I confess to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and introduced them to infants; 26 yes, Father, for it was … Continue reading →

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turning off the switch

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11:21-24 21 “Tragedy is coming to you, Chorazin! Tragedy is coming to you, Bethsaida! Because if the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 … Continue reading →

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calling off the game

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11:16-20 16 “But what shall I compare this generation to? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, 17 “‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance; we sang a dirge, … Continue reading →

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the measure of a prophet

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11:7-15 7 While they were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to … Continue reading →

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when life does not fit

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11:1-6 When Jesus had completed coaching his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities also. 2 But when John heard in prison about what the Christ was doing, he sent word by … Continue reading →

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disappointment and heaven’s king

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 11.  The tone of Jesus’ preaching ministry changes a bit in this chapter, as he adjusts to a time of disappointment.     John the Baptist had been violently taken by force.  Even John was beginning to question whether … Continue reading →

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