Jesus Faces Skepticism and Conflicts: A Narrative of Challenges
Explore the narrative where Jesus faces skepticism and conflicts, addressing John the Baptist's questions, performing miracles, and encountering challenges with the Pharisees. Witness the fulfillment of Scripture and Jesus' responses to doubts and inquiries in this insightful journey of faith and perseverance.
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Mike Mazzalongo #7 #7 - - Narrative #3 Narrative #3 12:50 - - Jesus Faces Skepticism Jesus Faces Skepticism 11:1 11:1- -12:50
Ascension of Jesus Ministry Baptism Defeat of Satan Miracles & Ministry Sending out of Disciples
Now when John, while imprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to Him, Are You the Expected One, or shall we look for someone else? Jesus answered and said to them, Go and report to John what you hear and see: - - Matthew 11:2 Matthew 11:2- -4 4
the blind receive sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me. - - Matthew 11:5 Matthew 11:5- -6 6
Johns Question: John s Question: If the Messiah has come, where is the judgment?
Jesus Answer: Jesus Answer: All scripture is being fulfilled.
Witness Concerning John Prophet Fulfillment Greatest Not as Great Rejected
Jesus Prayer Gratitude Promise Invitation
Conflict with Pharisees 1. 1. Sabbath Breaking Sabbath Breaking 12:1 A. Harvesting 12:1- -14 14
Conflict with Pharisees 1. 1. Sabbath Breaking Sabbath Breaking 12:1 A. Harvesting B. Healing 12:1- -14 14
Conflict with Pharisees 1. 1. Sabbath Breaking Sabbath Breaking 12:1 A. Harvesting B. Healing C. Fulfillment of Prophecy 12:15-21 12:1- -14 14
Conflict with Pharisees 1. Sabbath Breaking 2. 2. Accusation of association Accusation of association with 12 12:22 :22- -37 37 with Satan Satan
Jesus Response Their accusation is illogical His power is obviously from God He rebukes them for false accusations
Conflict with Pharisees 1. Sabbath Breaking 2. Accusation of association with Satan 3. 3. Seek a sign Seek a sign 12:38 12:38- -45 45
Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find it. Then it says, I will return to my house from which I came ; and when it comes, it finds it unoccupied, swept, and put in order. - - Matthew 12:43 Matthew 12:43- -44 44
Then it goes and takes along with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. That is the way it will also be with this evil generation. - - Matthew 12:45 Matthew 12:45
Conflict with Family While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. Someone said to Him, Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You. - Matthew 12:46-47
But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, Who is My mother and who are My brothers? And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother. - - Matthew 12:48 Matthew 12:48- -50 50
For Next Class: For Next Class: Read: Matthew 13:1-52
