Jesus Affirms John the Baptist

Jesus Affirms John the Baptist
Matthew 11:7-19

 Points of the Passage
1.      Jesus immediately begins to build up John. 7-8
2.      Jesus said John is more than a prophet. 9
3.      Jesus affirms John’s ministry. 10
4.      Jesus affirms John’s importance. 11
5.      Jesus said John was fulfilling prophecy. 13
6.      Jesus compares John to Elijah. 14
7.      Jesus said the culture misunderstood John.  16-17
8.      Jesus and John shared the cruelty of slander. 18-19 
9.      Jesus said John was verified by wise choices. 19

If you stick to the plan:
1.      Jesus will build you up.
2.      Jesus will consider you an important part of His kingdom.
3.      Jesus will affirm your ministry. 
4.      You will be misunderstood by the culture.
5.      You will be slandered for speaking the truth.
6.      You will be justified by Jesus.