Matthew 11:1-13:52 Summary

Jesus spoke about John the Baptist’s greatness, rebuking the crowds for not believing in John or in him. He thanked God for revealing the truth to the weak, and invited them to find rest in him (11). Jesus and the Pharisees argued about the Sabbath. Jesus had healed many, arguing that mercy and goodness were most important, but the Pharisees thought his power was demonic and planned to kill him. When Jesus’ family arrived, he said that all who do the will of God are his true family (12). Crowds came to Jesus so he taught them about the Kingdom of Heaven and the Last Judgment using parables, but only explained their meaning to his disciples in private (13).