JESUS, THE SOURCE OF SPIRITUAL REST Matthew Eleven The Lord Jesus gave commandments and a commission to the apostles. (Matthew 10) Now by example, preaching, teaching and work He showed them how to do their work. "Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples that He dep... [ Continue Reading ]
_A MAN CALLED JOHN MATTHEW 11:1-6:_ John the Baptist was a great servant of God. But, even great servants can doubt and need reassurance. He asked, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?" (Matthew 11:3) Are you Christ? Are you the Savior? Are you the Messiah? John said if Jesus was not... [ Continue Reading ]
_A MOST UNUSUAL MAN MATTHEW 11:7-19:_ John was one of God's greatest servants. Jesus used this occasion to say some things concerning his character and ministry. He gave His approval to the good work done by John. He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, among those born to women there has not risen one g... [ Continue Reading ]
_A MESSAGE OF REPENTANCE MATTHEW 11:20-24:_ The Lord pronounced woes upon the cities where most of His mighty works were done because they did not repent. "Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent." (Matthew 11:20) Jesus urged th... [ Continue Reading ]
_A MEANS OF REST MATTHEW 11:25-30:_ There are many ways Christ benefits our lives and there are many blessings that come through the gospel. No blessing is greater than "rest for your soul" which is obtained as one comes to Jesus. He promised, "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and... [ Continue Reading ]