Advent · The Third Sunday in Advent
Matthew 11:2-10 (11)
Jesus and John the Baptist
December 14, 2025
Overview & Insights
“Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” (Matthew 11:3)
Matthew demonstrates Jesus to be the Messiah, who signals the kingdom’s arrival by his acts of healing and preaching of good news and confounds human expectations by embodying the wisdom of God.
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Commentary
Commentary on Matthew 11:2-11 (Working Preacher) Working Preacher
Luther Seminary reading of John's question from prison and Jesus' works as the answer, the RCL Advent 3A Gospel.
Matthew 11:2-11 Commentary (Center for Excellence in Preaching) Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on our expectations of the coming Messiah.
Matthew 11 (Enduring Word Bible Commentary) Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical notes on the whole chapter.
Matthew 11 Commentary (Precept Austin) Precept Austin
In-depth word study with cross-references and quotations from many commentators.
Matthew 11:2 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic parallel commentaries (Barnes, Gill, Meyer, Ellicott) gathered on one page.
Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle A (Sunday Connection) Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic reflection questions and family activities on the Gaudete Gospel.
Background & Word Study
Matthew 11:2 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with Strong's numbers and word-by-word English glosses.
Book of Matthew Overview (Matthew 1-13) BibleProject
Animated overview of Matthew's first half that frames John the Baptist's ministry.
Matthew (Enter the Bible) Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Matthew's authorship, structure, and themes.
Did Jesus fail to meet expectations in Matthew 11? Psephizo · Ian Paul
Anglican scholar Ian Paul on John's disappointment and Jesus' identity.
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Sermons & Reflections
Questions preachers ask
Why does John the Baptist question from prison?
Imprisoned and awaiting death, John sends to ask if Jesus is the Coming One; Jesus answers by pointing to his works, the blind see, the poor hear good news, the very signs Isaiah promised.
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