THE MISSION CONTINUES:
1 “When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.” Matthew 11:1 (ESV)
2 “Now when John heard in prison…” Matthew 11:2 (ESV)
17 “…it was Herod who had sent and seized John and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because he had married her. 18 For John had been saying to Herod, ‘It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.’” Mark 6:17-18 (ESV)
2 “Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” Matthew 11:2-3 (ESV)
UNDERSTANDING DOUBT:
• DOUBT DEFINED: A STRUGGLE WITH
o TO
29 “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 (ESV)
33 “…he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ’He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” John 1:33-34 (ESV)
35 “The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God!’ 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.” John 1:35-37 (ESV)
o THE SKEPTICS’ PROBLEM ISN’T
18 “The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness…” Romans 1:18 (ESV)
• CAUSES OF DOUBT:
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19 “And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, ‘I am not the Christ.’ 21 And they asked him…’Are you the Prophet?’ And he answered, ‘No.’” John 1:19-21 (ESV)
• WHAT TO DO WITH IT:
HOW JESUS ANSWERED JOHN’S DOUBTS:
4 “And Jesus answered them, ‘Go and tell John what you hear and see:…” Matthew 11:4 (ESV)
• CONFIRMED HIS
21 “At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind.” Luke 7:21 (ESV)
o HE UNLEASHED
o HE CLARIFIED
5 “’…the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.” Matthew 11:5 (ESV)
4 “…say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. 6 Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy.” Isaiah 35:4-6 (ESV)
1 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners…” Isaiah 61:1 (ESV)
• CHALLENGED JOHN TO
6 “And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Matthew 11:6 (ESV)
NEXT STEPS
• FAMILY STORY NIGHT
o Friday, February 28th @ GNG Ministry Center, 6:00pm. Please feel free to invite.
• IS GNG FOR ME
o Immediately after 2nd service today. Join us to go deep on who GNG is, why we do what we do, and what we expect of our church family.
• THE FUNDAMENTALS
o Every Sunday Morning during the 9am Service in the GNG Conference Room.
• FAMILY WORSHIP (READ/PRAY) RESOURCES
o Available at the Old Welcome Center today.
• CONNECT CARD