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Matthew 11:20-30: Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest

February 3, 2025

Exodus 7-9, Psalm 26, Matthew 11:20-30, Acts 16:16-40   Matthew 11:20-30:  Now comes some uncomfortable hearing for those who had been following Jesus’ career so far, listened to his teaching, and even witnessed his miracles. These towns in Galilee—Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum—had not repented at Jesus’ presence, teaching or miracles (11:20). How could such a thing…

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