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John the Baptist Messenger of the Messiah Matthew 11:1-19 (Matt. 3:1-6; Isa. 40:3; Mal. 3:1; 4:5-6) 1 John in Prison Matt. 11:2-19; 14:3-4 Is Jesus the Coming One? What kind of Messiah were they to look for? Would the kingdom come as announced? Jesus called John’s attention to His works & words (11:4-5) 2 John: The Man Matthew 11:1-15 A man of faith under trial, 11:2-6; Jno. 1:29-34; 3:25-30 Accept Christ on His terms & don’t be offended, 11:4-6; Isa. 35:5-6 (42:7; 61:1-3) Rom. 9:32-33 Be strengthened, 1 Pet. 1:5-9 3 John: The Man Matthew 11:1-15 A man of conviction, not convenience 11:7 (Matt. 3:7-8; 11:2; 14:3-4) Stand fast in one spirit…not terrified, Phil. 1:27-28 God-given spirit of power, 2 Tim. 1:7 4 John: The Man Matthew 11:1-15 A man of sacrifice, not comfort, 11:8 Not self-indulgence, Matt. 10:37-39 (Lk. 9:23; 14:33); Rom. 12:1-2 Devoted to God…different for God’s sake, Lk. 1:15; Phil. 3:8 5 John: The Man Matthew 11:1-15 A man of truth, 11:9 Word of God was on his lips, Lk. 3:2-3 (Mk. 6:18) Faith, character & conduct are built upon truth, Jno. 8:31-32 Watchful endurance, 2 Tim. 4:2-5 6 John: The Man Matthew 11:1-15 Taught people to press into the kingdom, 11:11-15 Preached kingdom of God, Lk. 16:16 Preached repentance, Lk. 3:7-8; 7:29-30 Superior blessings of kingdom, 11:11 Anticipated kingdom realized, 11:13-15 7 Reactions to John Matthew 11:1-19 Some saw John as a curiosity, 11:7-8 His clothing & lifestyle, Matt. 3:4 What he talked about, Matt. 3:2 His unyielding resolve, 11:7, 2 (Matt. 3:7) 8 Reactions to John Matthew 11:1-19 Some considered John a prophet, 11:9-11 Accepted his word & baptism, Lk. 7:29 More than a prophet: Messiah’s forerunner, 11:10 (Isa. 40:3) The prophesied “Elijah”, 11:14 (17:9-13) 9 Reactions to John Matthew 11:1-19 Most rejected him & his message, 11:16-18 (Lk. 7:30) Demanding nature of message, Jno. 5:35 Same true of Jesus (Jno. 6:60, 66; Matt. 23:37) Same true when you stand in truth today, 2 Tim. 4:3-5 Continue Gal. 4:16 your love & service, 2 Cor. 12:15; 10 Wisdom of men rejected messenger & Messiah (John and Jesus) Wise person believes in Jesus Christ Enter the kingdom now (Col. 1:13) 11 Wisdom is Justified Matt. 11:16-19 Wisdom of men rejected messenger & Messiah (John and Jesus) Wise person believes in Jesus Christ Enter the kingdom now (Col. 1:13) 12