Pastor Del Augusta | Koinonia Church

Matthew 11:1-6: Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

How do you define friendship?

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Still Friends?

• It is possible to be offended with God.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
• How do I handle an offense that I have with the God who is never wrong?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
• How does John the Baptist get to the place where he’s now questioning Jesus?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
  • Luke 1:41-44 – John leaps in the womb
  • Matthew 3: – John baptizes Jesus

John’s imprisonment(MULTILINE)

Matthew 11:1-3: Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

• John heard the works of Christ and still questioned.(MULTILINE)

Matthew 11:4-5: Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

• JESUS ANSWERED…Jesus has answers(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
• Jesus’ answers are truth. And the truth will set you free, but not until it’s finished knocking you around a bit(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

3 Takeaways in Guarding Your Heart Against Offense With the Lord

1. Remember my role change(MULTILINE)

2. Look for what God is doing(MULTILINE)

3. Remember my role change(MULTILINE)

Matthew 11:6: And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

• How does Jesus respond to John’s offense?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
  • Jesus proclaims John’s loyalty. Jesus doesn’t change John’s situation, but He does provide John perspective.

Mark 16:2-7: Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away—for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples—and Peter(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)

• Peter’s Call(MULTILINE)
  • Luke 5:1-3: So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
• Peter’s Distraction(MULTILINE)
  • Matthew 14:22-32: Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out Hishand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
• Peter’s Failure(MULTILINE)
  • Luke 22:31-34: And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.” Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.”(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
    • Peter denies Jesus 3 times
    • Satan asked about Peter. Does Satan ask about you?
    • Jesus prayed for Peter.
    • Peter was convinced that he would remain faithful, but Jesus knew otherwise and still believed in him. Jesus factors in our stupidity in our calling.
• Peter’s comeback(MULTILINE)
  • Matthew 16:6-7: But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples—and Peter(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)