CLARITY – WEEK THREE
“Dealing with Doubt and Confusion About God”
Pastor Dan Levy – October 16, 2022
CLARITY
“Dealing with Doubt and Confusion About God”
Pastor Dan Levy – October 16, 2022
John 1:26-34 — “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”
This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel
Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.”
After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.
When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
John 1:34 — “This is God’s chosen one...”
Matthew 11:3 — “Are you the one…?
Instead of HIDING it, bring your DOUBT & CONFUSION to Jesus.
Matthew 11:11 — Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist…
2 Timothy 2:13 — …If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.If you come to Jesus with your doubt and confusion, it can lead to a DEEPER FAITH, but it’s essential you embrace the truth and clarity Jesus gives.
Matthew 11:4-6 — Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 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. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.
John 16:13 — But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.When confused or doubting, be intentional to FEED your FAITH.