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INTRO
John is in prison and sends messengers to Jesus
Are you the one?
Doubt and true faith
When we have doubts.
Keep believing and trusting the Gospel
John’s Apprehension – vv. 18-23
Are you the one – v. 20
The forerunner of Christ
Preaching repentance.
Currently imprisoned. Matthew
Doubt and discouragement
Doubt is not unbelief
Moses – Numbers 11:10-15
Elijah – 1 Kings 19:1-12
Jeremiah – Jeremiah 20:7-9; 14-18
Paul – 2 Corinthians 1:8-9
Tell Him what you have seen and heard – v. 22
He did not REBUKE him but REMINDED him what he already knew
The words and deeds of Christ
The working and miracles of Jesus
Blessed is the one who is not offended – v. 23
Not “scandalized”
Do not fall for it
Keep trusting.
Remember who you are
Remember who Christ is
Jesus’ Affirmation – vv. 24-30
John was:
Not wavering in the wind – reed in the wind
Not living in luxury – soft clothing
A prophet – seeing the Messiah in person
Not from a distance (OT prophets)
Jesus’ Accusation – vv. 31-35
Children playing a game
Not happy when you should be
Not sad when you need to be.
Fickle. Never satisfied.
Lack of faith was the problem
The did not believe John
Believe and be baptized
The did not believe Jesus
Believe and follow
Wisdom is justified by all her children
Wise unto salvation – 2 Timothy 3:15
Justified-Right
Children. Follower of John and Jesus
BY FAITH THEY TRUSTED IN THE MESSAGE AND RESPONDED.
HEARING – BELIEVING – TRUSTING – LIVING
FAITH OVERCOMES DOUBT
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