Liturgy Collective Scotty Smith | Sermon: Come To Me All Who Labor and Are Heavy Laden
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Jan 23, 2023 Scotty Smith, founding pastor and teacher in residence who now preaches and writes for the wider church, delivers a sermon on Matthew 11. He unpacks John the Baptist’s witness and doubt. He explores Jesus’ reply as evidence of the kingdom, the call to bring weary souls to Christ for rest, and practical ways to ‘come to Jesus’ with humility and need.
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John The Baptist Leapt At Jesus
- Scotty Smith remembers John the Baptist leaping in Elizabeth's womb as a vivid sign of joy at Jesus' presence.
- He uses that image to show John's lifelong role as a set-apart forerunner who recognized the Messiah early and rejoiced.
Learning Greek Deepened His Reading Of John
- Scotty Smith recounts learning Koine Greek as a college senior and studying John's gospel, which shaped his appreciation for phrases about John and Jesus.
- He quotes John 1:26–27 and John 3:28–30 to illustrate John's humility: I baptize with water but he is the one you do not know.
Jesus Preaches About Jesus Through John's Disciples
- When John in prison sent disciples to ask if Jesus was the Messiah, Jesus answered by describing present kingdom signs: sight restored, the lame walking, lepers cleansed.
- Scotty frames this as Jesus preaching about himself through John's disciples to give John an on-ramp back into faith.