Are You the One?

Greg Pinkner, teaching from Luke 7:18–33, examines the life and role of John the Baptist, a miraculously born prophet who prepared the way for Jesus but later wrestles with doubt while imprisoned. After hearing of Jesus’ merciful works instead of the expected judgment, John questions whether Jesus is truly the Messiah, revealing a deeper human tension between personal expectations and God’s plan. Rather than answering directly, Jesus responds through His actions, demonstrating that His mission centers on mercy, restoration, and the defeat of sin rather than political revolution. Ultimately, people often want a different kind of God than the one they truly need, and faith requires trusting God’s purposes beyond our expectations.