Mateus 11
Steven Cole · Citado em PreceptAustin
Mateus 11
Cole comments - Isaiah 35:5 prophesied that Messiah would do such (blind receive sight), and Jesus had cited that reference when he told the messengers of John the Baptist, “Go and report to John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have the gospel preached to them” (Lk 7:22-23+). In the Bible, only Jesus opened the eyes of the blind, and there are more of His recorded miracles in this category than any other. It shows Him to be the promised Messiah. (When Jesus Passes By) Isaiah 42:7 To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the dungeon And those who dwell in darkness from the prison. Isaiah 61:1-2+ The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners; 2 To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, SEEING IS BELIEVING The BLIND (tuphlos) RECEIVE SIGHT (anablepo - present tense) and the lame (cholos) walk (peripateo - present tense), the lepers (lepros) are cleansed (katharizo - present tense) and the deaf (kophos) hear (akouo - present tense), the dead (nekros) are raised up (egeiro - present tense), and the POOR (ptochos) HAVE THE GOSPEL (good news) PREACHED (euaggelizo - present tense) TO THEM. - All of these are Messianic prophetic promises (cf Isa 35:5-6+, Isa 42:7, Isa 61:1-2+) which clearly indicate that Jesus is indeed the Messiah. John knew the OT and knew these prophecies spoke of the "Expected One." and no one else. The days of salvation foretold by Isaiah had indeed commenced, and would be consummated when Christ returns to establish His Messianic kingdom (Millennium). John's disciples could now walk back by sight, their faith undergirded and strengthened by what they had seen and heard. R C H
Mateus 11
Cole - Jesus represents a new phase in God’s program. What the Law and the Prophets proclaimed and promised found fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ. John the Baptist was the transitional figure, with a foot in both eras. He was the messenger, prophesied by Malachi, who prepared the way of the Lord. Jesus is that Lord in human flesh, the long-promised Messiah, born of the seed of the woman, who came to crush the serpent’s head (Ge 3:15+). But Jesus makes it clear that even though a transition has taken place, it did not nullify or set aside the Law. (Scoffing or Submitting? ) Warren
Mateus 11
Cole - We often hear people say that if they saw a miracle or actually heard Jesus in person, they would believe. Not so! These towns heard Jesus and saw His miracles, but they hardened themselves against Him. They would not submit to Him as King. To hear Jesus’ messengers is to hear Him, and to reject them is to reject Him (Mt 10:16). Jesus predicts Capernaum’s demise. They thought highly of themselves (exalted to heaven), but Jesus thought otherwise, and His word stands. The city of Capernaum is now an uninhabited heap of ruins. The same that happened there could easily happen to America. Our nation has had great light, but even many of those who profess Christ show by their disobedient and self-centered lives that they are not subject to His lordship. It is a terrible thing for those with such knowledge to reject the gospel! So our text shouts at us the words: Prayer (do you pray for the harvest?); Mission (do you labor in the harvest field?); Message (do you proclaim by life and lips the kingdom of God?). (The Crucial Message) Jesus Uses of "I Say to You" Matt. 3:9; Matt. 5:18; Matt. 5:20; Matt. 5:22; Matt. 5:26; Matt. 5:28; Matt. 5:32; Matt. 5:34; Matt. 5:39; Matt. 5:44; Matt. 6:2; Matt. 6:5; Matt. 6:16; Matt. 6:25; Matt. 6:29; Matt. 8:10; Matt. 8:11; Matt. 10:15; Matt. 10:23; Matt. 10:42; Matt. 11:11; Matt. 11:22; Matt. 11:24; Matt. 12:6; Matt. 12:31; Matt. 13:17; Matt. 16:28; Matt. 17:12; Matt. 17:20; Matt. 18:3; Matt. 18:10; Matt. 18:13; Matt. 18:18; Matt. 18:19; Matt. 19:9; Matt. 19:23; Matt. 19:24; Matt. 19:28; Matt. 21:21; Matt. 21:31; Matt. 21:43; Matt. 23:36; Matt. 23:39; Matt. 24:2; Matt. 24:34; Matt. 24:47; Matt. 25:12; Matt. 25:40; Matt. 25:45; Matt. 26:13; Matt. 26:21; Matt. 26:29; Matt. 26:34; Mk. 2:11; Mk. 3:28; Mk. 5:41; Mk. 8:12; Mk. 9:1; Mk. 9:13; Mk. 9:41; Mk. 10:15; Mk. 10:29; Mk. 11:23; Mk. 11:24; Mk. 12:43; Mk. 13:30; Mk. 13:37; Mk. 14:9; Mk. 14:18; Mk. 14:25; Mk. 14:30; Lk. 3:8; Lk. 4:24; Lk. 4:25; Lk. 5:24; Lk. 6:27; Lk. 7:9; Lk. 7:14; Lk. 7:26; Lk. 7:28; Lk. 7:47; Lk. 9:27; Lk. 10:12; Lk. 10:24; Lk. 11:9; Lk. 12:4; Lk. 12:8; Lk. 12:22; Lk. 12:37; Lk. 12:44; Lk. 12:59; Lk. 13:35; Lk. 16:9; Lk. 18:17; Lk. 18:29; Lk. 21:3; Lk. 21:32; Lk. 22:16; Lk. 22:18; Lk. 22:34; Lk. 23:43; Jn. 1:51; Jn. 3:3; Jn. 3:5; Jn. 3:11; Jn. 4:35; Jn. 5:19; Jn. 5:24; Jn. 5:25; Jn. 6:26; Jn. 6:32; Jn. 6:47; Jn. 6:53; Jn. 8:34; Jn. 8:51; Jn. 8:58; Jn. 10:1; Jn. 10:7; Jn. 12:24; Jn. 13:16; Jn. 13:20; Jn. 13:21; Jn. 13:38; Jn. 14:10; Jn. 14:12; Jn. 16:20; Jn. 16:23; Jn. 21:18 Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. BGT Matthew 11:25 Ἐν ἐκείνῳ τῷ καιρῷ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν· ἐξομολογοῦμαί σοι, πάτερ, κύριε τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καὶ τῆς γῆς, ὅτι ἔκρυψας ταῦτα ἀπὸ σοφῶν καὶ συνετῶν καὶ ἀπεκάλυψας αὐτὰ νηπίοις· KJV Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. NET Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. CSB Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, "I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to infants. ESV Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; NIV Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. NLT Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. NRS Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; NJB Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus exclaimed, 'I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to little children. NAB Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said in reply, "I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. YLT Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answering said, 'I do confess to Thee, Father, Lord of the heavens and of the earth, that thou didst hide these things from wise and understanding ones, and didst reveal them to babes. GWN Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding these things from wise and intelligent people and revealing them to little children. Jesus - Lu 10:21-24 I praise You - 1Ch 29:13 Da 2:23 Joh 11:41 2Th 2:13,14 Lord - Ge 14:19,22 De 10:14,15 2Ki 19:15 Isa 66:1 Da 4:35 Ac 17:24 that You have hidden these - Mt 13:11-16 Isa 5:21 29:10-14,18,19 Mk 4:10-12 Joh 7:48,49 Joh 9:39-41 12:38-40 Ro 11:8-10 1Co 1:18-29 2:6-8 3:18-20 2Co 3:14 4:3-6 and have revealed them to infants - Mt 16:17 18:3,4 21:16 1Sa 2:18 3:4-21 Ps 8:2 Jer 1:5-8 Mk 10:14-16 1Co 1:27 Matthew 11 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: 1 Corinthians 1:18-29+ For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I WILL SET ASIDE.” 20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For indeed Jews ask for signs, and Greeks search for wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block, and to Gentiles foolishness, 24 but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; 27 but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, 28 and the base things of the world and the despised, God has chosen, the things that are not, that He might nullify the things that are, 29 that no man should boast before God. JESUS PRAISES THE AUTHOR OF ELECTION At that time Jesus said, “I praise (exomologeo) You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth - At that time would indicate that this prayer of praise seems to occur in the context of His preceding pronunciation of denunciation of those Jews and cities who rejected Him, His miracles and the gospel truth He proclaimed. The implication of the title Lord of heaven and earth is that God is sovereign and in full control over all the events, including those in the realm of salvation as Jesus had just described in the preceding section. Jesus can thank God both for hiding the knowledge of salvation from some and for revealing it to others -- Wayne Grudem That (hoti - because) You have hidden (krupto) these things from the wise (sophos) and intelligent (sunetos) and have revealed (apokalupto) them to infants (nepios) - Keep the preceding context in mind for in those verses Jesus clearly was teaching on Human Responsibility (esp Mt 11:20 "they did not repent"). Now Jesus praises His Father for the doctrine of election, a tough nut for many saints to swallow. Where do we see election in this verse? On one hand God has hidden and on the other hand He has revealed, showing God's sovereignty over salvation. Why would God hide truth from the wise and intelligent? Because they are like the old idiom "know it all's" who are self-sufficient. At the other extreme Jesus says that those who are infants have spiritual truth revealed to them. What advantage does one who is an infant possess? He or she (like an infant) is one who is totally dependent upon God for revelation of spiritual truth. The idea of hidden and revealed is a clear statement of the sovereignty of God in salvation. France explains "This is Jesus’ response (declared is literally ‘answered’) to his rejection especially by the religious leadership, the wise and understanding, those who, if they had lived up to their reputation and responsibility, should have been the first to recognize these things, i.e. the significance of Jesus’ mission. Instead, it was the babes, the humble, unlearned, simple people, who understood (cf. 21:15-16). Jesus uses children, as elsewhere, as the paradigm of those whom the world regards as insignificant; but in this context they also represent those who are free from false preconceptions and so are open to the new light now being revealed to them. It was such people, rather than the theologians, who became Jesus’ disciples. But this was not the product of some natural law; it was the gracious will of the Father, who has hidden and revealed, and it is this revealing will of God (not just the incomprehension of the wise) which calls forth Jesus’ formal thanksgiving, expressing his dependence on and delight in his Father’s will (Borrow The Gospel according to Matthew : an introduction and commentary page 198) Michael Andrus on these things - The key to understanding the connection between this paragraph and what comes before is the phrase “these things” in verse 25. What things is Jesus saying have been hidden? I believe He’s talking about the truth that all of His miracles pointed to–that He is the Messiah, the Son of God, and the Savior of the World. God in His wisdom has hidden these things from the wise and learned, from the religious bigwigs, from the intellectual elites who constituted so much of first-century Pharisaism (and I might add, of twenty-first century Pharisaism as well). And Jesus praises God for this. What is His point? I don’t think He is telling us that God makes it impossible for the intelligentsia to understand, but He does make it impossible for them to understand through their normal ways of acquiring knowledge. Scientific investigation will never reveal ultimate truth. The pursuit of power and wealth will never result in finding God. Otherwise the brilliant and well-educated would have a leg up on everyone else, as would the powerful and the wealthy. Instead God has made it so that everyone has to approach Him the same way–by faith, as a little child does. This, of course, does not mean that all the wise are lost or that all children are saved; it means that the knowledge of God does not depend on human wisdom and education. Don’t ever forget that 1 Cor. 1:26 does not say, “Not any of you were wise by human standards; not any were influential; not any were of noble birth.” Rather it says, “not many.” Friends, the deep things of God are not discovered with the mind alone, no matter how sharp it is, or the feelings alone, no matter how sensitive they are. They are only illuminated to the mind of people in a spiritual way, and only by the Holy Spirit (according to 1 Cor. 2:10-14), as He is pleased to reveal them. It was God’s good pleasure that the young, the lowly, the weak, the despised could find the truth, and that if the clever found it, it would be in the same way as the rest. (When God Sits on His Hands) Andrus adds that "Jesus’ prayer is short and he now addresses the disciples on a difficult topic. If God hid truth from some and revealed it to others, that must mean that He is sovereign in the salvation process. People aren’t saved by chance, or by osmosis, or by research, or by intuition. They are saved as God sovereignly chooses them, calls them, reveals Himself to them, and redeems them." Brian Bell - After criticizing the unbelieving Jews Jesus thanks the Father for His believing disciples. One doctrine answers to another: sovereign grace is the answer to abounding guilt. C H Spurgeon Commentary - He turned to the other-side of truth. “Jesus answered ”: one doctrine answers to another: sovereign grace is the answer to abounding guilt. With rejoicing spirit Jesus sees how sovereign grace meets the unreasonable aboundings of human sin, and chooses out its own, according to the good pleasure of the Father’s will. Here is the spirit in which to regard the electing grace of God: “I thank thee. ” It is cause for deepest gratitude. Here is the author of election: “O Father. ” It is the Father who makes the choice, and reveals the blessings. Here is his right to act as he does: he is “Lord of heaven and earth. ” Who shall question the good pleasure of his will? Here we see the objects of election, under both aspects; the chosen and the passed-over. Babes see because sacred truths are revealed to them, and not otherwise. They are weak and inexperienced. They are simple and unsophisticated. They can cling and trust, and cry, and love; and to such the Lord opens up the treasures of wisdom. The objects of divine choice are such as these. Lord, let me be one among them! The truths of the heavenly kingdom are hid, by a judicial act of God, from men who, in their own esteem, are “the wise and prudent. ” They cannot see, because they trust their own dim light, and will not accept the light of God. Here we see, also, the reason of election, the divine will: “So it seemed good in thy sight. ” We can go no further than this. The choice seemed good to Him who never errs, and therefore it is good. This stands to the children of God as the reason which is above all reason. Deus vult is enough for us. If God wills it, so must it be, and so ought it to be.