Matthew 11:1-19 - Faith in the Face of Doubt | Kingdom Come Bible Study Part 20

Is it wrong to doubt God? What should Christians do when they wrestle with questions of faith? In Matthew 11:1–19, even John the Baptist doubted Jesus, and this passage shows how Christ responds with compassion, truth, and Scripture.

In this Kingdom Come Bible Study, Pastor Tim Hatch explains why doubt arises, how to handle it, and why doubt doesn’t have to destroy your faith. Discover what the Bible says about overcoming doubt, trusting God in disappointment, and finding assurance in Christ.

🔑 Key Takeaways from Matthew 11:1–19
Doubt is part of faith—even John the Baptist asked Jesus, “Are you the one?”

5 Roots of Doubt: unmet expectations, disappointment, comparison, cultural pressure, and disconnection from Christ.

Jesus answers doubt by pointing to fulfilled Scripture (Isaiah 35 & 61).

Our privileges in Christ (forgiveness, adoption, access to God, the Spirit) are greater than John the Baptist’s.

The Kingdom of God requires perseverance—even in the face of cultural rejection.

👉 How does this passage encourage or challenge you?
👉 What’s one takeaway you can apply to your life this week?

🕒 Timestamps
0:00 – Welcome & introduction
2:15 – The “Mystery of the Kingdom” explained
7:30 – John the Baptist’s doubt in prison
11:10 – Why Christians doubt God: lessons from John
16:40 – Jesus’ response: healing, prophecy, and Scripture fulfilled
20:20 – Five root causes of doubt in the Christian life
27:10 – Answering doubt with the Word of Christ
30:05 – Blessed are those not offended by Jesus
32:20 – Who John the Baptist really was (Malachi 3:1)
34:40 – Greater privileges of believers in Christ
37:20 – The Kingdom suffers violence: perseverance explained
41:20 – This generation’s rejection: John & Jesus both dismissed
44:20 – Practical principles for overcoming doubt
46:10 – Final encouragement & call to action

❓ FAQs
Q: What does the Bible say about doubting God?
Matthew 11 shows that doubt is not a sin, but an opportunity to go to Jesus for answers.

Q: Did John the Baptist lose faith?
No—he wrestled with expectations, but Jesus affirmed him as the greatest prophet born of women.

Q: How can I overcome doubt as a Christian?
By bringing your doubts to Jesus, staying in God’s Word, staying connected to the Church, and remembering your privileges in Christ.

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