December 15th, 2024 - Luke 7:18-28
/Questions to think about
Have you ever greeted someone you thought you recognized only to find out it was a stranger?
Why did John the Baptist send his disciples to ask Jesus if he was the Messiah? Why couldn’t he go himself?
What does this passage reveal about the human struggle with doubt, even for someone like John the Baptist?
Is there a difference between doubt and unbelief? If so, what is the difference?
Have you ever had any experiences or circumstances in your life that have caused you to doubt or question God?
How can we learn from this passage when we are struggling with doubts about our faith?
How did Jesus react to John the Baptist’s question about his identity?
How do people today get confused about Jesus and what they expect him to be? Why do people have a wrong idea of who Jesus is?
How does Jesus’ response to John’s disciples encourage us to approach him with our questions and uncertainties?
How is being least in the kingdom of God even greater than being the messenger for Jesus?
Related Scripture passages to meditate on
Proverbs 3:5-8
Isaiah 35
Isaiah 61
Matthew 14:22-36
Mark 9:14-29
John 1:19-34