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예수님이 메시아가 맞는지 의심이 든 침례 요한은 제자들을 보내 질문합니다. 예수님은 그 질문에 대답하시고, 사람들에게 침례 요한에 대해 말씀하십니다.  

[ 마태복음 11:1 - 11:10 ] (찬송86장)

1예수께서 열두 제자에게 명하기를 마치시고 이에 그들의 여러 동네에서 가르치시며 전도하시려고 거기를 떠나 가시니라

 2요한이 옥에서 그리스도께서 하신 일을 듣고 제자들을 보내어 3예수께 여짜오되 오실 그이가 당신이오니이까 우리가 다른 이를 기다리오리이까

 4예수께서 대답하여 이르시되 너희가 가서 듣고 보는 것을 요한에게 알리되 5맹인이 보며 못 걷는 사람이 걸으며 나병환자가 깨끗함을 받으며 못 듣는 자가 들으며 죽은 자가 살아나며 가난한 자에게 복음이 전파된다 하라 6누구든지 나로 말미암아 실족하지 아니하는 자는 복이 있도다 하시니라

 7그들이 떠나매 예수께서 무리에게 요한에 대하여 말씀하시되 너희가 무엇을 보려고 광야에 나갔더냐 바람에 흔들리는 갈대냐 8그러면 너희가 무엇을 보려고 나갔더냐 부드러운 옷 입은 사람이냐 부드러운 옷을 입은 사람들은 왕궁에 있느니라 9그러면 너희가 어찌하여 나갔더냐 선지자를 보기 위함이었더냐 옳다 내가 너희에게 이르노니 선지자보다 더 나은 자니라 10기록된 바 보라 내가 내 사자를 네 앞에 보내노니 그가 네 길을 네 앞에 준비하리라 하신 것이 이 사람에 대한 말씀이니라

[ Matthew 11:1 - 11:10 ]

1When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?”4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see:5 the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.6 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?8 What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.10 This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’

Who is God like?

Thinking & Understanding

While Jesus continued his ministry after sending out the disciples, John the Baptist asked him a question. John sent disciples to ask Jesus if he was the Messiah who was to come. Jesus taught John, who had only known of the Messiah as a judge, about the Messiah of mercy (Isa. 35:5-6; 61:1) (vv. 1-6). Jesus introduced John the Baptist to the crowds who had gone out into the wilderness to see him. John was a person of strong will who kept a distance from material wealth and, above all, was far greater than any other prophet (vv. 7-10). 

Who is God?

Vv. 4-5 God revealed the true nature of God’s kingdom as a place of healing, restoration and justice. The Jews had awaited a Messiah who would condemn and judge, but the Lord corrected their incorrect understanding of the Messiah. What kind of place is the kingdom of God that you are hoping in and longing for? What kind of being is the Messiah (king) of that kingdom? 

What lesson is God teaching me?

Vv. 9- 10 A great life is a life of staying close to Jesus. John the Baptist did not perform as many miracles as Elijah or Eliza, nor did he record as many prophecies as Isaiah. However, he was recognised as the greatest of prophets, because he directly encountered Jesus. What are you trying to achieve? Being close to the Lord is the greatest blessing (Ps. 73:28). 

Prayer

Lord, help me to lay down my wrongful hopes and expectations and to walk even more closely with you.