Matthew Chapter 11

Prepare Ye the Way in the Wilderness

John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ.

Matthew 11:13,14

Isaiah 40:3-5 (P,M)

Malachi 3:1

Also may have a future bearing.

Malachi 4:4-6

Matthew 3:1-4,11,12

Mark 1:4-8

Luke 1:17

Luke 3:3-6

Luke 7:24-28

John 1:23,24

JND v11, pp132

JND Collected writings. Note comments from Chs. 40-50 of Isaiah ect.

70 weeks of Daniel 9 Prophecy

#5. To seal up the vision and prophecy.

Matthew 11:13

Daniel 9:24 (P)

Luke 24:25-27,44,45

John 19:28-30

John the Baptist

All the prophets leading up to John the baptist. See references in Isaiah 40:3-5.

Matthew 11:13,14 (P)

Isaiah 40:3-5

Christ's labour appears to be in vain.

Matthew 11:20-24

Isaiah 49:4 (P)

John 1:11

Christ looks back at the lack of response and indifference to His labours in Galilee.

Matthew 11:20 (P)

Isaiah 49:4

John 1:11

Although Christ had done so many signs before them, yet they did not believe on him. See many references in Isaiah 6:9,10.

Matthew 11:20

Isaiah 6:9,10

Isaiah 53:1

John 12:37-40 (P,M)

Judgment on Chorazin, Bethsaida,and Capernaum because of their indifference to Christ's mighty works there. This judgment happened there but also points to other judgments to come, see Matt 10:15. Chs 11,12 are a turning point in Christ's ministry.

Matthew 11:22-24 (P)

See footnote "c" in J.N.D. bible about hades (hell).

Matthew 10:15

Luke 10:13-15

Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)

Judgment day, most events prior to the Millennium, but also may look on to the Great White Throne. See many references in Deut 28:1-69, Jer 17:10, Is.2:12,Is.24:1-23, Joel 3:2,9-17 and N.T. references below.

Matthew 11:22-24

Deuteronomy 28:1-68

More long term historical judgments related to Isreal and Judah.

Psalms 96:13

Isaiah 2:12

Day of the Lord.

Isaiah 24:1-23

Day of the Lord.

Jeremiah 17:10

Joel 3:2,9-17

Armageddon.

Matthew 10:15 (P)

Matthew 12:36-42

Matthew 13:42

Matthew 16:27

Matthew 24:15-21

Matthew 24:5,6

Matthew 25:31-46

Mark 12:38-40

Luke 8:17

Luke 10:14

Luke 12:47,48

Luke 17:26-30

John 12:48

Acts 17:31

Romans 2:5,6,16

Romans 3:23

2 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Hebrews 9:27,28

Hebrews 10:29-31

1 Peter 1:7,13

2 Peter 2:9

Jude 1:14-15

Revelation 20:11-13

Great white throne.

JND v11, pp145

JND Collected writings, general comments about ch. 10.

Jehovah searching the heart and trying the reins.

Matthew 11:22

Jeremiah 17:10 (G)

Daniel 7:10

Matthew 10:15

Mark 12:40

Luke 12:47,48

Hebrews 9:27

Hebrews 10:29-31

Revelation 11:18

Revelation 13:8

Revelation 20:11,12

Sea and death and hades gave up their dead and they were judged each according to their works. See many links below, especially Rev 20:12 and Matt 10:15.

Matthew 11:22-24

Matthew 10:15

Matthew 13:42

Luke 10:14

Luke 12:47,48

John 12:48

Acts 17:31

1 Corinthians 15:26

Hebrews 10:31

Revelation 1:18

Revelation 6:8

Revelation 20:12

Revelation 20:13 (P)

Christ pronounces judgment on Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum for their indifference and rejection of the mighty works He had done there. See links in Matt 11:22-24.

Matthew 11:22-24

Luke 10:13-15 (P)

Lake of Fire

Description of the lake of fire, and judgment.

Matthew 11:23

See footnote "c" in JND bible.Sheol, hades compared to gehenna(lake of fire).

Isaiah 66:24 (P)

Jeremiah 19:4-6

Jeremiah 25:15

Matthew 13:41,42

Mark 9:45-48

Luke 8:31

Luke 16:23

2 Peter 2:4

Jude 1:6-7

Revelation 14:9-11

Revelation 20:10,14

JND v2, pp364,365

JND Collected writings.

Christ's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

Children crying in the temple: Hosanna to the Son of David. Christ answers the chief priests' and scribes' indignation by quoting Psalm 8:2.

Matthew 11:25

Psalms 8:2

Matthew 21:15,16 (P)

Christs responce to the Father in spite of the indifference in Galilee.

Matthew 11:25 (P)

Psalms 8:2

Isaiah 49:4

"Neverteless my judgment is with Jehovah, and my work with my God" fits in beautifly here.See footnote "a"in J.N.D. bible " exausting labour.

Praise established out of the mouths of babes and sucklings.

Matthew 11:25

Psalms 8:2 (P)

Matthew 21:15,16

Luke 10:21

Setting aside the wisdom of the wise.

Matthew 11:25

Isaiah 29:14 (G)

1 Corinthians 1:19

1. The Spirit and the bride say come. See Eph 1:13,14, Rev 19:17,21:2,9. 2. Let him that hears say come. See Isaiah 1:18 (come now), Matt 11:28,22:4. 3. Let him that is athirst come. See Isaiah 55:1,2, Lu 4:17, Rev 21:6. See illustration on Rev 22:7.

Matthew 11:28

Isaiah 1:18

Isaiah 55:1,2

Him that is athisrt, he that will, let him take the water of life freely.

Matthew 22:4

Luke 14:17

Ephesians 1:13,14

Revelation 19:7

Revelation 21:2,9

Revelation 21:6

Revelation 22:17 (P)

JND v5, pp105,106

JND Collected writings.

FER v15, pp480-483

JBS v1, pp473,478,479

JBS v1, pp469-472

JBS v2, pp195

JBS v5, pp397,401,402

JT v5, pp257-279

JT v48, pp451

JND v32, pp252

JND Collected writings.

JND v0, pp156,157

JND Notes and Jottings.

JBS v2, pp472

JBS v2, pp478

JBS v2, pp475