Matthew 11

When we see Him clearly, we see ourselves clearly.

Knowing He is the One:

• Gives courage to live
• Breaches heavens gate
• Calls out religious hypocricy
• Warns of consequences of unbelief
• Brings rest and relief

John's Inquiry

• Preached Jesus is the bridegroom (John 3:
• Sent disciples to reassure
• Adversity tests belief
• Jesus powerful response to sincere hearts

Jesus calls out unbelief

• Response to John same as response to Jesus
• Hard hearts can't see
• John's baptism of repentance
• In valuing John values future disciples

Kingdom of Heaven Open

• Poretz (Hebrew) Breach-maker
• Ancient name for Messiah
• Seizing the wall and army follows
• Jesus broke the wall and the remnant follows increasing the opening
• Heavenly wall to eternal kingdom has been opened, who will follow?

Woes to Hebrew Cities

• They knew the law
• They knew of promised Messiah
• The knew the prophets words
• They rejected the Messiah who fulfilled the ancient words
• They didn't repent or were not baptized.

Promised Rest

• Yoke of service not enough
• Yoke of the law too heavy
• Jesus offers a better way
• Unyoking sin lightens our load
• His yoke is the best