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1 | Why did John TB question | Luke 7:20 | reilly1041 | 84302 | ||
When John the Baptist sent the question to Jesus if He was the One, or if they should continue to look for another, did John the Baptist really not know that Jesus was the Messiah, or was he just not pleased with the kind of ministry that Jesus was leading? It seems like he (John TB) would definitely know that Jesus was the Messiah, since when he baptized Him, the Holy Spirit settled upon Him (John 1:32). Thanks, reilly |
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2 | Why did John TB question | Luke 7:20 | Emmaus | 84317 | ||
Reilly, It is important to note that in Luke's chronology, unlike the other Gospels, John the baptist is imprisoned before Jesus' baptism (Luke 3:20-21). This may have been a literary device used by Luke to divide the history of salvation neatly into three parts: the time of promise(Old Testament)which ends with John, the time of fulfillment begins with Jesus' baptism and the decent of the Holy Spirit upon Him, then in Acts Luke introduces the third period, the Church age. Luke may again be using a modified chronology as a lieterary device when John sent his messengers to ask Jesus if He was "the one". It may have been related to the general Jewish expectation of a fiery Elijah like Messiah (Malachi 3:23) who would rule from Jersusalem. Jesus instead replies indicating he is "the one" but coming now as the one as depicted in Isaiah 35:5-6; 61:1; Luke 4:18. Emmaus |
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3 | Why did John TB question | Luke 7:20 | Mommapbs | 134082 | ||
Greetings Emmaus- In "Uprising" McManus offers this observation: John was in prison with the prospect of death at his door and although he had indeed witnessed the declaration of God at Christ's baptism, he still had some doubt about the Lord's role in his life - McManus suggests that John was asking if Jesus would intervene in his situation - to which the Lord encourages him with His response - the lame walk the blind see the dead are raised etc . . . and then He says, "blessed is he who does not take offense at Me." Meaning, don't give up - persevere in what you believe. imo, this is a mighty encouragement to believers who suffer and question "Why me?" Another observation that I would offer is that the question was for the benefit of John's followers rather than John himself. We can tell others about Jesus, but the reality of who He is must be given by God. ("No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day." John 6:44) Let us not lose sight of the order of our responsibilities and God's work. (I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. 1 Cor 3:6) May this be an encouragement to you all today. Blessings, mommapbs |
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