Study - Matt 11:1-15 - John the Baptist (Ep 42)
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This episode of the Kerkhoven Evangelical Free Church Sermons Podcast explores Matthew 11:1–15, focusing on John the Baptist’s moment of doubt while imprisoned and Jesus’ response. The hosts—Colin, Justin, and Ashley—discuss the tension between John’s expectation of a political Messiah and the reality of Jesus’ ministry of healing, teaching, and spiritual restoration. They examine whether John’s question, 'Are you the one who is to come?', reflects personal doubt or a strategic move to strengthen his disciples’ faith. Jesus responds by pointing to His miracles as fulfillment of prophecy, emphasizing that true faith means not being offended by Him. The conversation deepens into reflections on spiritual pride, idolatry, and the importance of centering one’s life on Christ. The hosts highlight how, though John the Baptist was the greatest among those born of women, even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he because believers have access to the full revelation of Christ’s death, resurrection, and the new covenant. The discussion closes with reflections on being messengers of God today, the violent pursuit of God’s kingdom, and the call to listen with ears that hear.
John the Baptist’s question from prison was likely not about personal doubt, but a way to strengthen his disciples’ faith in Jesus.
Jesus’ response—listing miracles—was a divine confirmation of His identity as the Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.
True faith means not being offended by Jesus, even when His ways don’t match our expectations.
The least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John the Baptist because we have seen the full story of Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and the new covenant.
Idols—like pride, academic achievement, or people-pleasing—can cause us to stumble and hinder our relationship with God.
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Opening Prayer and Group Introduction
The hosts begin with a prayer for wisdom and insight as they study Matthew 11:1–15. They humorously acknowledge the absence of two regular members and welcome Ashley, the host’s wife, joining the session.
John the Baptist’s Question from Prison
“Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
Jesus’ Response: Miracles as Proof
“Go and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor are told the good news.”
The Danger of Being Offended by Jesus
“Do we live our lives day in and day out offended by Jesus? Like by not sharing the good news with people, does that mean we're offended by him?”
John the Baptist’s Superiority and the New Covenant
“But the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he, because we have seen the full story of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.”
“Go and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor are told the good news.”
“But the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he, because we have seen the full story of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.”
“Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
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