Have you had any experiences or circumstances over the course of your life that have caused you to question or doubt God? (Doubt His existence, doubt His presence, doubt His love, etc.) If so, what were they?

How does John the Baptist deal with questions and doubts in this passage (Luke 7:18-20)? How does he serve as an example for how we, as Christians, should respond when we experience doubt?

Why do you think that Jesus answers John the Baptist the way he does in Luke 7:22-23? (Hint: Read Isaiah 35, where Isaiah is prophesying about the ministry of the Messiah that would come.)

If someone as strong, and rugged, and solid, and faithful as John the Baptist (Luke 7:24-25) can have doubts, and wavering faith, what does that mean for us? Should we be concerned or demoralized if we have doubts? If not, how should we respond to them?

Jesus says that John the Baptist is a great prophet (Luke 7:26-28). In what ways was John’s ministry similar to that of an Old Testament prophet?

What does Jesus rebuke the Pharisees and lawyers for in this passage (Luke 7:31-34)? How do they serve as a caution and a warning for us, as Christians today?

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