ISB ~ Matthew 11 v25 - 27

Jesus’ thanksgiving prayer stands in contrast to kilkJ the preceding narrative (11:20-24). While several towns reject Christ, there is a remnant (including the disciples) who trust him with the simplicity of infants (11:25; cf. 18:1-4; 19:13-15). Jesus’ language is similar to several statements in John’s Gospel that articulate his unique relationship with the Father (Jn 3:35; 10:14-15; 17:25).

• The intimacy between the Father and Son points to their oneness within the Blessed Trinity—i.e., their shared divine knowledge implies a shared divine nature.