Matthew Chapter Eleven

The Chapter Of Divine Influence

I. A Moment Of Doubt - vs.1-3
a. Jesus Is Abounding - vs.1
b. John Is Bound - vs.2
c. John Is Confounded - vs.3

II. A Moment To Shout - vs.4-19
a. Jesus Is Commanding Deliberation- vs.4,5
b. Jesus Is Commanding Dedication - vs.6
c. Jesus Is Commending His Disciple/John the Baptist - vs.7,
// John The Prophet - vs.7,10
// John The Problem - vs.11,19 He was a problem to many. Why?
<> He Was A Conscience That Converted - vs.11,14
<> He Was A Contrast That Convicted- vs.15,19

III. The Momentum Of Clout - vs.20
a. That Was Rejected Below - vs.20,24
b. That Was Recognized Above - vs.25,27
c. That Was Received In Love - vs.28,30

Jesus demonstrates that He is Lord over the external, eternal and internal. It is a major miscalculation to count Christ as a passing moment in history. There would be no history apart from Christ.

One point must remain perpetually clear: The Holy Spirit will never direct us contrary to the Word of God. Thus the fundamental concern for the believer is to understand the Word of God as the only reality and reliability. The Bible is the only resolve that instills a pure ambition for the glory of God. Walking in the Light of God's Word is the only way to be competent for the Glory of God.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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