John the Baptist, imprisoned, sends his disciples to ask Jesus if He truly is the Messiah. Instead of a direct response, Jesus points to His works—healing the blind, lame, and lepers, raising the dead, and proclaiming good news to the poor. These acts fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. Jesus concludes by encouraging faith and perseverance, saying, “Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.