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.” Mathew 11:1-6
A. Doubts are not Uncommon in God’s People
1. John the Baptist
Matthew 11:1-3
2. Disciples post-resurrection of Jesus
Matthew 28:17, Luke 24:36-43, Ephesians 3:14-19
3. Early church at prayer
Acts 12:5, 12-17
B. Doubts expelled by the Lord Jesus Christ
1. By the Word of the Lord
a) The character of Him who said it
b) The saints who proved it
Psalm 119:140
2. By the Works of the Lord
Matthew 11:4b
a) Our old life contrasting with our new life
2 Corinthians 5:17
b) Our conformity from the world to Christ
1 Peter 1:13-16