John the Baptist sends his followers to ask Jesus if He is the Messiah- thousands of years of eager expectation and anticipation are wrapped up in their question and concerns. Jesus responds to them by demonstrating His fulfillment of prophecy- declaring without hesitation that He is the One. The claims of Jesus inevitably lead to demands from Jesus for us, calling us to submit to His loving and gracious authority.

Application Questions: 

1. How does the history and overall narrative of the Bible speak to the question of John the Baptist's followers?

2. What would it look like for Christ to be supreme in your life in all things?

3. How does the fulfillment of prophecy speak to the claims of Christ? What does that mean for how we must respond?

4. Why is it significant that the Pharisees reject God's "purpose"? Why is it different than what we'd expect?