New Testament in a Year – Matthew 11

By Ron

January 15, 2024

Matthew, New Testament

Jesus and John the Baptist - Matthew 11:1-19

What did Jesus do while His disciples were out on their mission trip? (11:1)
What message or question did John the Baptist send to Christ from prison? (11:2-3)
What instructions did Jesus give to John’s messenger? (11:4)
What kind of proof did Jesus offer to establish His claim to be the Messiah? (11:5)
What things did Jesus say John the Baptist was not? (11:7)
How did Jesus identify John? (11:9-10)
What high compliment did Jesus pay John? (11:11)
Why was John’s life and ministry significant? (11:10)
What did Jesus claim about the kingdom of heaven? (11:12)
Whose prophetic role did Jesus say John was fulfilling? (11:14)
How did Jesus compare His generation to children? (11:16-17)
What criticism did John the Baptist receive? Why? (11:18)
What frequent charge was leveled at Jesus? Why? (11:19)

What words of comfort could you share this week with a Christian who happens to be dealing with doubt?
What specific actions can you take today to strengthen a weak area of faith?
What immature attitude or action do you need to change today in order to develop more fully in your faith?

After His praise of John, what did Jesus begin to do? (11:20)
Who was Jesus condemning? (11:20)
Why was Jesus denouncing the cities in which He performed most of His miracles? (11:20)
What two cities did Jesus condemn first? Why? (11:21)
How did Jesus say Korazin and Bethsaida were different from Tyre and Sidon? (11:21)
What did Jesus say would happen on the day of judgment? (11:22)
What city did Jesus single out for comparison with Sodom? (11:23)
What did Jesus predict for Capernaum? (11:23)
Why did Capernaum have a bleak future? (11:23)
To what ancient, evil city did Jesus compare Capernaum? Why? (11:23-24)
What city did Jesus say would face the sterner judgment than Sodom? Why? (11:24)

What specific sin do you need to repent of today?
What are three things you could do this week to be a brighter light for Christ in your city or town?
In light of the certain judgment of God, what step could you take this week to reach a lost neighbor or friend?

After pronouncing woe on several unrepentant cities, what did Jesus do? (11:25)
When did Jesus pray? (11:25)
How did Jesus address God? (11:25)
Why did Jesus say He was praising God? (11:25)
What did Jesus say God had entrusted or committed to Him? (11:27)
Who alone did Jesus say knew Him? (11:27)
Besides himself, who did Jesus say could know God? (11:27)
Who claimed to reveal God to the world? (11:27)
What general invitation did Christ make at this time? (11:28)
What kind of people was Jesus addressing? (11:28)
What promise did Jesus make to those who would accept His offer? (11:28)
What farming imagery did Jesus use to encourage people to come to Him? (11:29)
How did Jesus describe Himself? (11:29)
How is walking with Christ described? (11:30)

What are two specific ways you can work with Christ tomorrow instead of going in your own direction?
Besides praying, what are some ways you can get to know your Father in heaven more intimately this week?
What burdens will you entrust to Christ today?