Why did John the Baptist’s ask Jesus if He was the one?

[mfox]

Why did John the Baptist’s ask Jesus if He was the one to come?

Matthew 11:2-3
2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”

In Matthew chapter 11 we read that John the Baptist sent his disciples to ask Jesus if He was the one to come or should they expect someone else why would John ask this question after he heard the Father say “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” when he baptized Jesus?

I have my own view as to why but why does anyone else think that John asked this question?

[mfox]

Jun 25, 2020 4:03:26 GMT mfox said:

Why did John the Baptist’s ask Jesus if He was the one to come?

Matthew 11:2-3
2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”

In Matthew chapter 11 we read that John the Baptist sent his disciples to ask Jesus if He was the one to come or should they expect someone else why would John ask this question after he heard the Father say “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” when he baptized Jesus?

I have my own view as to why but why does anyone else think that John asked this question?

I believe that John knew what he was preaching but didn’t understand how it would play out. John like everyone else had it wrong he thought that it would of been a physical kingdom of the messiah not a spiritual one as it wasn’t happening the way that he thought it would of happened that’s why he sent his disciples to ask the question.

Do you notice how Jesus answered?

He didn’t say yes He just quoted Isaiah 35

Matthew 11:4-64 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 5 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. 6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”

Isaiah 35-4-5
5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened
and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
6 Then will the lame leap like a deer,
and the mute tongue shout for joy.
Water will gush forth in the wilderness
and streams in the desert.

Jesus told John that the messiahs reign had come and then John would of understood

[Les Brewer]

As you mentioned, this question was recorded in Matthew 11:3 and also in Luke 7:19, John the Baptist sent messengers to Jesus to ask Him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” What happened? Why was John the Baptist doubting whether Jesus was the Messiah? I believe there are two key points to remember. First, John the Baptist had been thrown in prison by Herod (Matthew 11:2; Luke 3:20). John had perhaps been in prison for over a year when he asked his question. He likely knew that he would eventually be executed, which he was shortly after he sent the message to Jesus (Matthew 14:1–12). Second, Jesus was not being received as the Messiah by the majority of Israelites. Jesus was being strongly rejected by the leaders of Israel: the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the Sanhedrin. Amid these circumstances, it is understandable that John the Baptist would have some doubts.
Jesus’ response is telling. He tells John’s messengers to inform John of the miracles being performed (Matthew 11:4–5). He then proceeds to praise John the Baptist: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist” (Matthew 11:7–11; Luke 7:21–27).

There was no rebuke of John the Baptist from Jesus. Jesus knew John, loved John, and understood the trial John was enduring. Jesus’ response to John the Baptist’s doubt is a perfect example of Matthew 12:20, “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.”

[mfox]

There are some good points Les and they can be some of the reasons but John was told by God who Jesus was

John 1:29-34
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him. John said, “Look, the Lamb of God,[h] who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the One I was talking about when I said, ‘A man will come after me, but he is greater than I am, because he was living before me.’ 31 Even I did not know who he was, although I came baptizing with water so that the people of Israel would know who he is.”

32-33 Then John said, “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven in the form of a dove and rest on him. Until then I did not know who the Christ was. But the God who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘You will see the Spirit come down and rest on a man; he is the One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 I have seen this happen, and I tell you the truth: This man is the Son of God.”

I really think that John was confused about the kingdom being spiritual and not physical is why John sent them. John would of known the book of Isaiah because he also quoted Isaiah as he was the one who prepared the way of the Lord as Isaiah prophesied. I think that’s why Jesus also quoted Isaiah back to John

[mfox]

Jun 27, 2020 15:07:38 GMT Les Brewer said:

As you mentioned, this question was recorded in Matthew 11:3 and also in Luke 7:19, John the Baptist sent messengers to Jesus to ask Him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” What happened? Why was John the Baptist doubting whether Jesus was the Messiah? I believe there are two key points to remember. First, John the Baptist had been thrown in prison by Herod (Matthew 11:2; Luke 3:20). John had perhaps been in prison for over a year when he asked his question. He likely knew that he would eventually be executed, which he was shortly after he sent the message to Jesus (Matthew 14:1–12). Second, Jesus was not being received as the Messiah by the majority of Israelites. Jesus was being strongly rejected by the leaders of Israel: the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the Sanhedrin. Amid these circumstances, it is understandable that John the Baptist would have some doubts.
Jesus’ response is telling. He tells John’s messengers to inform John of the miracles being performed (Matthew 11:4–5). He then proceeds to praise John the Baptist: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist” (Matthew 11:7–11; Luke 7:21–27).

There was no rebuke of John the Baptist from Jesus. Jesus knew John, loved John, and understood the trial John was enduring. Jesus’ response to John the Baptist’s doubt is a perfect example of Matthew 12:20, “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.”

There are some good points Les and they can be some of the reasons but John was told by God who Jesus was

John 1:29-34
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him. John said, “Look, the Lamb of God,[h] who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the One I was talking about when I said, ‘A man will come after me, but he is greater than I am, because he was living before me.’ 31 Even I did not know who he was, although I came baptizing with water so that the people of Israel would know who he is.”

32-33 Then John said, “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven in the form of a dove and rest on him. Until then I did not know who the Christ was. But the God who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘You will see the Spirit come down and rest on a man; he is the One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 I have seen this happen, and I tell you the truth: This man is the Son of God.”

I really think that John was confused about the kingdom being spiritual and not physical is why John sent them. John would of known the book of Isaiah because he also quoted Isaiah as he was the one who prepared the way of the Lord as Isaiah prophesied. I think that’s why Jesus also quoted Isaiah back to John

[Les Brewer]

It would be great to ask John when we meet him in Heaven why he asked the question.

[mfox]

Jun 27, 2020 17:13:19 GMT Les Brewer said:

It would be great to ask John when we meet him in Heaven why he asked the question.

Yes I have a big list for everyone LOL