Responses To Jesus

In Matthew 11-12, Jesus addresses John the Baptist's disciples, confirming His identity as the Messiah through His works. He rebukes unrepentant cities and praises God for revealing truths to the humble. Jesus invites the weary to find rest in Him. In chapter 12, Jesus' disciples are criticized for picking grain on the Sabbath, and He heals a man's hand, challenging the Pharisees' legalism. He performs miracles, fulfills prophecies about the Messiah, and speaks against blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Jesus teaches that true kinship with Him comes from doing God's will, emphasizing spiritual over biological ties.