April 8 = Life of Christ #070 Jesus Eases John's Doubt (Matthew 11:1-19; Luke 7:18-35)

John The Baptist Questions
Matthew  11:2-6
Luke 7:18-23

What situation recently has frustrated you because you weren't sure what to do?
When you "church shop" what 3 items are on the top of your list?

• God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
• We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
• How does John receive information about Jesus? Why can't he get it firsthand (see Luke 3:20)? What questions does John tell his men to ask Jesus (Luke 7:20)? Why?
• How does Jesus answer the question (Luke 7:21-23)? Why doesn't he answer directly? What six things characterize Jesus' ministry?
• From Isaiah 29:18-19; 35:5-6; 61:1, how might John interpret Jesus' reply? How might he take Jesus' added blessing (Luke 7:23)?
• I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How will I apply it to my life this today?
• When did you come to the place in your spiritual in your spiritual pilgrimage when you knew Jesus was "the one" you were looking for? How did you come to this understanding? What difference has it made?
• You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.

Jesus Praises John

Matthew 11:7-15

Luke 7:24-30

• God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
• We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
• What questions does Jesus put to the people (Luke 724-28)? How does Jesus affirm John?
• How does the people's response to John contrast to that of the Pharisees (Luke 7:29)? How are the followers of the Pharisees like children?
• I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How will I apply it to my life this today?
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• You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.

Jesus Reproves Rejection

Matthew 11:16-19

Luke 7:31-35

• God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
• We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
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• I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How will I apply it to my life this today?
• Looking at Luke 7:33-34, are you more like John or Jesus in your lifestyle? Would you be more effective if you lived differently? Why or why not?
• If you could ask Jesus one question today about a decision you are facing, what would it be?
• You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.