Medium (20-45 mins)
New Testament
AnglicanEvangelical
Does Jesus fail to meet expectations in Matt 11?
Theologian
Ian Paul
Duration
30.29
Uploaded to YouTube
5 December 2022
Added to Database
12 November 2025
YouTube description
The lectionary gospel reading for Advent 3 in Year A is Matt 11.2–11, in which John the Baptist appears to express disappointment, or at least questioning, about the ministry of Jesus.
James and Ian explore the text, the questions it raises, and some of the challenges of preaching on this passage.