Bible Reading: Genesis 32: 13–34: 31 Matthew 11: 7-30 Psalm 14: 1-7 Proverbs 3: 19-20
No matter how many times I have read thru the following passage over the years, it always confuses me in that I need to go back and see what Bible expositors say about it. The following is from David Guzik...I like the Spurgeon quote the best.
Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.—Matt 11:11
According to Jesus, John then was greater than Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Job, Daniel or any other of the Old Testament men of God.
He who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he: “Though John was great, he was not born again under the New Covenant. This is because he lived and died before the completion of Jesus’ work at the cross and empty tomb. Therefore, he did not enjoy the benefits of the New Covenant (1 Corinthians 11:25, 2 Corinthians 3:6, Hebrews 8:6-13).”—Guzik
“As we may say, as a rule, that the darkest day is lighter than the brightest night; so John, though first of his own order, is behind the last of the new or Gospel order. The least in the Gospel stands on higher ground than the greatest under the law.”—Spurgeon
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“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”—Matt 11:28-30
Come to Me...a phrase to write on your heart and remember throughout the day...His call is to those that feel overwhelmed and burdened...that’s me...His heart is gentle and lowly...His yoke is easy ( can be translated kind) and His gift to us when we “come” is rest.❤️
The fool has said in his heart,
"There is no God."
They are corrupt,
They have done abominable works,
There is none who does good.—Prov 3
The fool: Atheists and pantheists are mere fools in the sight of the omniscient God, regardless of their intellectual achievements. The delusion that this beautiful, intricately complex cosmos, with its multitudes of marvelously designed living creatures, could have evolved by itself is absurd in the highest degree.—Henry Morris
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