WHY WE DOUBT
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“WHY WE DOUBT”
INTRODUCTION (v.2a)
John the Baptist’s Ministry
Strong – 6 months
Silenced – Over 1 year in prison
Doubts rise up – not doubt of who Jesus is
Misconceptions on John’s part
Unrealistic expectations
DISPEL DOUBT BY GOING TO THE SOURCE (v. 2b)
Take them to Jesus
Answer: v.4 Tell John what you hear and see.
DISPEL DOUBT BY GOD’S WORD (v.5)
O.T. Prophecy Isaiah 35:4-5 (NIV) 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.
Fulfillment of Prophecy concerning Jesus – Proof (assurance for John)
DISPEL DOUBT BY GOD’S WORK (v.5-6)
Lives changed – Proof
Paul / John Newton/ today
CONCLUSION (v.7-15)
Encouragement (v.7)
Did John’s disciples hear what Jesus said about John?
Illustration: Application - Debbie and the Mare Island Video Incident
2 Corinthians 1:3-5 (NIV)
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Go to Jesus (1st)
Go to God’s Word
Look at God’s Work