☀️ Matthew 11

Matthew 11 is a real chapter from the New Testament. It starts, “When Jesus had finished directing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.

Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, ““But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions” Matthew 11 opens with these words: “When Jesus had finished directing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.” The line to keep is Matthew 11:25: “At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to…” Carry the word “time” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is Matthew 11:25: “At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in Matthew 11? Then try this: Read “At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.