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Reactions to Truth

Reactions to Truth. Matthew 11:16-30. John: Messiah’s Messenger. Lessons about faith, conviction, sacrifice, truth and its persuasive power (Matt. 11:2-15). Reactions to Words of John Matthew 11:16-19. Some saw John as a curiosity, 11:7-8

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Reactions to Truth

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  1. Reactions to Truth Matthew 11:16-30

  2. John: Messiah’s 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

  4. Reactions to Words of John Matthew 11:16-19 • Some considered John to be a prophet, 11:9-11 (Lk. 7:29) • More: Messiah’s 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

  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)

  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

  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. 26-28) • 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)

  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

  11. The Lord’s Invitation to Come Matthew 11:25-30 • God’s 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 Lord’s Invitation to Come Matthew 11:25-30 • God’s 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 Lord’s 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

  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?

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