Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 11:6? 2. How can we avoid being "offended" by Jesus' teachings in Matthew 11:6? 3. What does Matthew 11:6 reveal about faith in challenging circumstances? 4. How does Matthew 11:6 connect with John 14:6 about Jesus' identity? 5. In what ways can Matthew 11:6 encourage us during times of doubt? 6. How can Matthew 11:6 guide our response to societal rejection of Christ? 7. What does Matthew 11:6 mean by "blessed is the one who does not fall away"? 8. How does Matthew 11:6 challenge our understanding of faith and doubt? 9. Why is not taking offense at Jesus significant in Matthew 11:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 11? 11. Who is truly justified, the humble or the proud? 12. What is the Bible's perspective on anxiety? 13. What is the Bible's view on taking offense? 14. Psalm 128:2 speaks of enjoying 'the fruit of your labor'--why do poverty and hardship persist for some who live faithfully? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the context of John the Baptist's situation help us interpret Matthew 11:6?2. In what ways can believers today "fall away" on account of Jesus, and how can we guard against this? 3. How do the additional scriptures (Isaiah 8:14-15 and 1 Peter 2:7-8) deepen our understanding of Jesus as a potential stumbling block? 4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that we remain "blessed" by not falling away from our faith in Christ? 5. How does recognizing Jesus as the cornerstone influence our daily decisions and interactions with others?1. How do you perceive John the Baptist's doubts about Jesus being the Messiah? 2. How does Jesus' response to John's disciples provide assurance about His identity? 3. What can we learn from Jesus' testimony about John the Baptist? 4. What does Jesus mean by saying the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John? 5. Why do you think the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum remained unrepentant despite Jesus' miracles? 6. How does Jesus' lament over these cities affect your understanding of His call to repentance? 7. How do you interpret Jesus' invitation to the weary and burdened? 8. What does the metaphor of Jesus' yoke being easy and His burden light signify? 9. How does this chapter address the issue of doubt in a believer's life? 10. How would you respond to someone who, like John, expresses doubts about Jesus' messianic identity? 11. How do Jesus' actions in this chapter align with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? 12. Why do you think Jesus thanked the Father for revealing His truths to the childlike rather than the wise and learned? 13. How does Jesus' rebuke of the unrepentant cities challenge your response to God's call for repentance in your life? 14. What can you learn from Jesus' approach to addressing John's doubts? 15. How does Jesus' invitation to rest apply to your current life situation? 16. How can Jesus' response to John's doubt provide comfort when you experience moments of uncertainty in your faith journey? 17. How do you understand the difference between those in the kingdom of heaven and John the Baptist? 18. How can you practically take on Jesus' yoke and learn from Him in your daily life? 19. What does it mean to be childlike in understanding God's truths? 20. How can we ensure our cities don't become like Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, in the face of God's miracles and message? Links Matthew 11:6 NIVMatthew 11:6 NLT Matthew 11:6 ESV Matthew 11:6 NASB Matthew 11:6 KJV Matthew 11:6 Commentaries Bible Hub |



