1. What was happening when Jesus spoke to the people * Jesus going about His work * v1 - working disciples * v2-6 - doubting disciples * v7-10 - picky people
2. What did Jesus actually say? (vv16-19) * Intolerance towards John the Baptist * They didn't like Jesus either... * v19b - '...but wisdom is justified by her children'
3. What can I learn from this if I'm not yet a Christian? * The big problem: no matter who came into their lives to tell them 'hard truths' they would not listen. * 'Don't tell me what to do!' * We aren't living in Jesus time...but we still have His messengers. Some are like John and some like Jesus. * Excuses...
4. What can I learn from this as a Christian? * Look in the mirror...
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