Reactions to Truth Matthew 11:16-30. 2 John: Messiahs Messenger Lessons about faith, conviction, sacrifice, truth and its persuasive power (Matt. 11:2-15)

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Reactions to Truth Matthew 11:16-30

2 John: Messiahs Messenger Lessons about faith, conviction, sacrifice, truth and its persuasive power (Matt. 11:2-15)

3 Reactions to Words of John Matthew 11:16-19 Some saw John as a curiosity, 11:7-8 Christians are still viewed as an oddity and out of place, 1 Peter 2:9; 4:3-4 Some saw John as a curiosity, 11:7-8 Christians are still viewed as an oddity and out of place, 1 Peter 2:9; 4:3-4

4 Reactions to Words of John Matthew 11:16-19 Some considered John to be a prophet, 11:9-11 (Lk. 7:29) More: Messiahs messenger, Matt. 11:10 Elijah of prophecy, 11:14; 17:9-13 Some considered John to be a prophet, 11:9-11 (Lk. 7:29) More: Messiahs messenger, Matt. 11:10 Elijah of prophecy, 11:14; 17:9-13

5 Reactions to Words of John Matthew 11:16-19 Most rejected John and his words, 11:16-18 (Lk. 7:30) Turned away, John 5:35 Happened to Jesus, John 6:66 Continues to happen, 2 Tim. 4:3-5; 2 Cor. 12:15; Gal. 4:16 Most rejected John and his words, 11:16-18 (Lk. 7:30) Turned away, John 5:35 Happened to Jesus, John 6:66 Continues to happen, 2 Tim. 4:3-5; 2 Cor. 12:15; Gal. 4:16

6 Reactions to Words of John Matthew 11:16-19 Wisdom is justified by her children, 11:16-19 The lives of John and Jesus were in harmony with their messages Wisdom would have received them Those who rejected them cast off divine wisdom (1 Cor. 1:21, 25) Wisdom is justified by her children, 11:16-19 The lives of John and Jesus were in harmony with their messages Wisdom would have received them Those who rejected them cast off divine wisdom (1 Cor. 1:21, 25)

7 Reactions to Works of Jesus Matthew 11:20-24 Rejected, John 10:37-39 His works bore testimony they should have accepted, Acts 2:22 Rebuked for rejecting his works and not repenting Rejected, John 10:37-39 His works bore testimony they should have accepted, Acts 2:22 Rebuked for rejecting his works and not repenting

8 Reactions to Works of Jesus Matthew 11:20-24 Importance of repentance, 11:20 Change of mind produces a change of life Tyre (Ezek ) Sodom (Gen. 19) Cities of Galilee (11:1, 21, 23) Importance of repentance, 11:20 Change of mind produces a change of life Tyre (Ezek ) Sodom (Gen. 19) Cities of Galilee (11:1, 21, 23)

9 Reactions to Works of Jesus Matthew 11:20-24 When we repent God expects us to stop sinning and start obeying Fruit worthy of it, Luke 3:8-14; Acts 26:20; Rev. 9:20-21 Unholy relationships, 1 Cor. 7:24 (Matt. 11:23) When we repent God expects us to stop sinning and start obeying Fruit worthy of it, Luke 3:8-14; Acts 26:20; Rev. 9:20-21 Unholy relationships, 1 Cor. 7:24 (Matt. 11:23)

10 Reactions to Works of Jesus Matthew 11:20-24 Day of judgment, 11:22, 24 Refuse to repent: WOE TO YOU! Ungodly living, 2 Peter 2:6 Refusal to repent is ungodly Held accountable for greater opportunities, Luke 12:47-48 Day of judgment, 11:22, 24 Refuse to repent: WOE TO YOU! Ungodly living, 2 Peter 2:6 Refusal to repent is ungodly Held accountable for greater opportunities, Luke 12:47-48

11 The Lords Invitation to Come Matthew 11:25-30 Gods plan is revealed to the humble in heart, 11:25-27 Arrogant and conceited are blind, 11:25; 13:11-13; Jno. 9:39-41 Truth is hidden from wise and prudent who show their foolishness by rejecting the truth (11:17-19) Gods plan is revealed to the humble in heart, 11:25-27 Arrogant and conceited are blind, 11:25; 13:11-13; Jno. 9:39-41 Truth is hidden from wise and prudent who show their foolishness by rejecting the truth (11:17-19)

12 The Lords Invitation to Come Matthew 11:25-30 Gods plan is revealed to the humble in heart, 11:25-27 The power by which Jesus worked, 11:27 (20, 21, 23) Words and works showed the Father was with Jesus, Acts 10:37-38 Son reveals truth to the humble – these come to know the Father! Gods plan is revealed to the humble in heart, 11:25-27 The power by which Jesus worked, 11:27 (20, 21, 23) Words and works showed the Father was with Jesus, Acts 10:37-38 Son reveals truth to the humble – these come to know the Father!

13 The Lords Invitation to Come Matthew 11:25-30 The humble are blessed with: Knowledge, 11:25; cf. Jno. 7:17 Rest from sin, 11:28; Jas. 4:6-10 Discipleship, 11:29-30; 1 John 3:1 The humble are blessed with: Knowledge, 11:25; cf. Jno. 7:17 Rest from sin, 11:28; Jas. 4:6-10 Discipleship, 11:29-30; 1 John 3:1

14 Reactions to Truth There is no wisdom in rejecting the truth that Jesus is the Christ and that He can save you from your sins Jesus offers you rest from sin; will you come to Jesus now? There is no wisdom in rejecting the truth that Jesus is the Christ and that He can save you from your sins Jesus offers you rest from sin; will you come to Jesus now?