Doubts About jesus - BOOK OF mATTHEW - Lesson #36Sermon Notes |
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Date of Sermon: October 7, 2018
Summary: Doubts arise when God doesn’t do what we expect Key Verse: “And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Matthew 11:6 Bible Reading: 1 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 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?" 4 And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: 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. 6 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me." Message Outline: I. Doubts About Jesus (1-3) A. Failure to meet expectations (1-2) B. John’s doubts (2) C. God appreciates direct questions (3) II. Defense of Jesus (4-6) A. Jesus is not offended by doubt (4) B. Jesus points to his actions and teaching (4-5) C. Blessing on those who don’t turn because of doubt (6) |