Verses 1-6
- What question does John the Baptist ask his disciples to ask Jesus?
- What does this reveal about John’s character?
- Why do you think John asked this question?
- What is Jesus response? – Review different translations for Verse 6.
- How can you apply this your life?
Verses 7-15
- Discuss how Jesus questions the motives for people going out to see John the Baptist:
- a reed shaking in the wind?
- a man dressed in fine clothing?
- Name at least three traits that Jesus gives to John?
- How does John compare to those among men?
- How does John compare to those in Heaven?
- Who does Jesus say John is?
- Why does Jesus apply the condition “And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah, the one who is to come.”
- What does Jesus mean when He says “For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John”?
Verses 16-30
- What age does Jesus liken this generation?
- How does He describe the generations’ reaction to John?
- How does He describe the generations’ reaction to Himself?
- Why did Jesus reproach the cities?
- Study each city using the cross references in your bibles.
- What is Jesus reproach for Capernaum and how dies it compare with Sodom?
- Is this relevant for our cities today?
- What does verse 27 mean to you?
What comfort and warning is there in verses 27-30?