John the Baptist Sends Disciples to Jesus - Matthew 11:2

Matthew the apostle shared how Jesus told His disciples, “And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities”, and in chapter eleven and verse two of his book, Matthew shared how John the Baptist, “sent two of his disciples” to Jesus where we read:

Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

The verse reads, “Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, ...” Matthew began with the word, “now” which means “nevertheless, moreover and” “when” or “at the time and moment” “John” which means “Jehovah is a gracious giver” and was “John the Baptist was the son of Zachariah and Elisabeth, the forerunner of Christ” “had heard” or “was given the faculty for hearing, attended to, understood and perceived” “in the prison” which means “within the place of bondage, dungeon or jail” “the works” or “the business, employment and that which any one is occupied” “of Christ” which refers to “belonging to the anointed One, the Messiah and the Son of God”. Matthew shared how John the Baptist “heard” about Jesus “Christ's” “works” while he was in “bondage”.

The verse goes on to say, “... he sent two of his disciples.” Matthew added the words, “he sent” which means “John the Baptist bid and dispatched” “two of his disciples” or “two of John the Baptist's students, pupils or attendants”. Matthew shared how John the Baptist “sent two of his” “students and attendants” to make inquiry of Jesus.

When we consider Matthew's words in this verse, we discover the wonder which was in John the Baptist concerning Jesus and His works. John previously declared Jesus to be the “lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world”, and now he was in prison because of his declaration of the “gospel”. God desires to have a relationship with every person, and though they may face difficulties when they believe, Jesus continues to be the “Savior and Lord” of the world. Those who are wise submit their lives to Him even when their consequences may be contrary.

Next time we begin a new chapter and see Matthew share how Jesus, “Are you he that should come, or do we look for another?”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

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