Lutheran Lens Commentary: Matthew 11:2-11 (John's Question from Prison)
We read this passage as a profound interplay of Law and Gospel. John's question from prison reveals human doubt and the Law's work in exposing our inability to recognize God's work apart from revelation. Jesus' response, however, is pure Gospel — proclaiming the fulfillment of messianic prophecy, po
This is a churchwiseai commentary on law and Gospel and the theology of the cross for pastor, drawing on Matthew 11:2-11 (John's Question from Prison).
Lutheran Lens Reading of Matthew 11:2-11 (John's Question from Prison) Tradition-Specific Interpretation We read this passage as a profound interplay of Law and Gospel. John's question from prison reveals human doubt and the Law's work in exposing our inability to recognize God's work apart from revelation. Jesus' response, however, is pure Gospel — proclaiming the fulfillment of messianic prophecy, pointing to his works as the evidence of God's inbreaking kingdom.…
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