Mat 11:2-6 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 11:2: 11:2–20:34 This section highlights the two primary responses to Jesus: acceptance and rejection. The first section (11:2–12:50 ) features the rejection of Jesus by Jewish leaders while his disciples were learning to understand and accept him. Summary for Matt 11:2-19: 11:2-19 This section begins with John the Baptist’s doubt, but it ends by exalting his faith and ministry (11:7-19 ). The people’s rejection of John (11:16-19 ) foreshadows their later rejection of Jesus. 11:2 John was arrested (4:12 ) by Herod Antipas because he had denounced Herod’s immoral relationship with Herodias, his half-brother’s wife (14:1-12 ). • the things the Messiah was doing: These actions demonstrated that he is the Messiah (8:1

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‏ Matthew 11:2-6

Summary for Matt 11:2: 11:2–20:34 ^a This section highlights the two primary responses to Jesus: acceptance and rejection. The first section (11:2–12:50 ^b) features the rejection of Jesus by Jewish leaders while his disciples were learning to understand and accept him.
Summary for Matt 11:2-19: 11:2-19 ^c This section begins with John the Baptist’s doubt, but it ends by exalting his faith and ministry (11:7-19 ^d). The people’s rejection of John (11:16-19 ^e) foreshadows their later rejection of Jesus. 11:2 ^f John was arrested (4:12 ^g) by Herod Antipas because he had denounced Herod’s immoral relationship with Herodias, his half-brother’s wife (14:1-12 ^h).

• the things the Messiah was doing: These actions demonstrated that he is the Messiah (8:1–9:34 ⁱ).
11:5 ^j Jesus’ miracles of compassion inaugurated the Kingdom of God (12:28 ^k; see Isa 29:18-19 ^l; 35:5-6 ^m; 61:1 ⁿ). Jesus expected John to understand that he was fulfilling Old Testament expectations.
11:6 ^o who do not fall away because of me: The works listed in 11:5 ^p were intended to drive John and his disciples to a decision regarding Jesus. Jesus was aware, however, that certain unexpected elements of his ministry would cause some to reject him.