A new section of the book opens in 11:1; a section that continues through chapter 14 in which Jesus’ ministry is viewed in light of the rejection of certain groups of Jews. We begin with the change of scene in verse 1 in which Matthew tells us that after giving the disciples their instruction, Jesus went out to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. His activities here are much the same as they had been before, when some of John the Baptist’s disciples bring Him a question from John, who is in prison: “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
Jesus gives them an interesting rely to convey to John: Go and tell him what you have seen… and then He adds something: “Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me” (10:6). John was the one who…
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2nd Daniel 