The Praise of Christ for the Prophet John

MATTHEW 11:1-30
Christ's Presence through Preaching, v1
Christ's Proof in Prophecy, vv2-6
Christ's Praise, vv7-15
Christ's Public Rebuke, vv16-24
Christ's Prayer, vv25-30

I. THE SITUATION
References: Matthew 10:1-42; Deuteronomy 18:15-22; Malachi 3:1-6; 4:2-6

1. The Proclamation of Christ's Kingdom, Mt 10:1-42
2. The Presence of Christ, Mt 11:1
3. The Proof of Christ, Mt 11:2-6
4. The Praise of Christ's forerunner, Mt 11:7-15

II. THE IMPLICATION
References: 1 Corinthians 2:11; 2:16; 2:2

1. The Things of Man
2. The Mind of Christ
3. The Message of Messiah

III. THE APPLICATION
References: Jonah 1-4; Revelation 19:10; Matthew 11:11-15

1. An Old Testament Lesson
2. A New Testament Truth
3. A New Covenant People

IV. THE PROCLAMATION

And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. —Acts 16:30-31

Believe and trust in these truths concerning Jesus Christ..

1. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S INCARNATION
   a. Eternal God & Perfect Man
2. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION
   a. Excellency in Sacrifice
3. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S RESURRECTION
   a. Effectual Proof
4. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S ASCENSION
   a. Everlasting Reign
5. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CONSUMMATION
   a. Explicit Return