Main Idea: Jesus is the Messiah that was promised, defying human expectations.

1. Even mature disciples experience doubt. (vv. 2-3)

- 1 Peter 10-11

2. Jesus deals gently with humble doubters. (vv. 4-5)

- Romans 3:4, Isaiah 35:4-5, 26:17-21a, 61:1-2

3. God blesses his bewildered children with persevering faith. (v. 6)

- Isaiah 8:14-15, John 6

Suggested Psalm: 115

Questions to Consider:

- When have you experienced seasons of doubt in your walk with Christ? What triggered them?

- How do you usually respond when your expectations of God don't match what He is actually doing in your life? How can you practice bringing your doubts and confusion honestly and humbly before God?

- How can you walk alongside brothers and sisters who are struggling with doubt in a way that reflects Jesus' gentleness with John?