Kingdom Assignments - Jesus and doubt

Matthew 11:1–6 NIV1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. 2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” 4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. 6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”

  • Faith doesn’t fade with Doubt, it fades with distance

3 Encouragements when You Experience Doubt:

1. Bring Your Doubt to Jesus

Matthew 11:1–3 NIV1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. 2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”

2. Recognize What God is Doing, Not Just What You Think He Isn’t

Matthew 11:4–5 NIV4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.

3. Keep Offense Out of Your Heart

Matthew 11:6 ESV6 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”