Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 (6th Sunday after Pentecost) – July 5, 2026

Matthew 11 reveals a generation overwhelmed by competing voices about God and unable to recognize Christ when he comes. Jesus offers rest not as escape but as freedom from self-justification and false discernment. His yoke forms disciples who learn God’s heart in Christ amid every rival claim on our allegiance.

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 (6th Sunday after Pentecost) – July 9th, 2023

The lectionary is doing us a bit of a disservice this week as we’re starting in the middle of a scene that is rife with tension. But the reason is because we got Matthew 11:2-11 back on the 3rd Sunday of Advent. A disciple of John the Baptist is coming to Jesus with a message, “Are you the one or are we to wait for another?”

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