Luke 7:18-23

JESUS IS THE PROMISED MESSIAH

Keywords 7:22

So he replied to the messengers, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

 

1. Are you the one? (18-20)

John had been a vocal and active prophet, but now he was silenced in a prison

cell waiting to die. His disciples still longed for his leadership and came to report

about Jesus. He helped his disciples to personally ask Jesus if he is the One - the

Lamb of God. In this way, when John was gone, they could accept Jesus as the

Messiah and follow him.

 

2. What you have seen and heard (21-23)

Jesus welcomed the disciples, but they had to personally decide who he is.

Merely telling someone does not plant faith. Jesus had a mini Bible study with

them. Who else could Jesus be based on the prophecies and his present work?

He is the One who gives sight, heals the sick, raises the dead, and is the good

news. Surely these words encouraged John also. We must know Jesus through his

word. We must prepare the way for young disciples to follow him and to become

independent servants of God as well. John lived to prepare the way for Jesus and

was blessed.

 

Prayer Lord, you are the Messiah. Help me study your word personally and know

you deeply. Help me to prepare others to know you, follow you, and

become independent servants of God.

One Word Jesus is the One