08/06/2026
Sunday Recap: “Are you the one or do we expect another”
Isaiah 40:3, Matt 3:1-2, Mark 1:4, Matt 11:1-6
People of God, John the Baptist was sent with one assignment: “Prepare the way for the Lord” Isaiah 40:3.
John was the Voice, not the Answer
Isaiah prophesied hundreds of years before: “A voice in the wilderness will prepare the highway for our God.”
John shows up in the desert preaching, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near” Matt 3:2.
His whole purpose was not to draw attention to himself, but to point people to Jesus. He was the voice. Jesus is the Word.
Jesus is the Proof John was pointing to
When John was in prison doubting, he sent messengers: “Are you the One we should expect, or should we wait for someone else?” Matt 11:3.
Jesus didn’t just say “yes”. He gave evidence: “The blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and good news is preached to the poor” Matt 11:5.
He was saying: Look at the fulfillment. Isaiah’s prophecy is happening right now. John did his job — he prepared the way.
“Blessed is the one who does not stumble because of me” Matt 11:6. Don’t get offended when God doesn’t move how you expected. Keep your eyes on Jesus. He is the One.