Why John the Baptist question Jesus was the Messiah @ WWHSS (Alpha)

"Why did John the Baptist question whether Jesus was the Messiah?" @ WWHSS (Alpha)
✔ Answer：
John the Baptist had doubts about whether Jesus was the Messiah because he was not expecting the Messiah to come in such a humble form. He was also unsure if Jesus was truly fulfilling the prophecies of the Messiah. However, John ultimately recognized Jesus as the Messiah after seeing the miraculous signs he performed and hearing his teachings.
✔ Reference text：
John 1:18 No one has ever seen God. But his only Son, who is himself God, is near to the Father`s heart; he has told us about him.
John 1:19 This was the testimony of John when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Temple assistants from Jerusalem to ask John whether he claimed to be the Messiah.
John 1:20 He flatly denied it. 'I am not the Messiah,' he said.
John 1:21 'Well then, who are you?' they asked. 'Are you Elijah?' 'No,' he replied. 'Are you the Prophet?' 'No.'
John 1:22 'Then who are you? Tell us, so we can give an answer to those who sent us. What do you have to say about yourself?'
John 1:23 John replied in the words of Isaiah: 'I am a voice shouting in the wilderness, `Prepare a straight pathway for the Lord`s coming!` '
✔ Source data：
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