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- “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” (Matthew 7:3). This passage is part of the Beatitudes, (The Sermon on the Mount) which encompass the greater part of Matthew 5-7).
- “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” (Matthew 8:26). We can imagine the Lord Jesus may have become sinlessly impatient with His disciples. After spending so much time under His holy tutelage, it’s easy for us to think, “Why are these guys so dull?”
- “For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?” (Matthew 9:5). Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees after they admonished Him for healing on the Sabbath.
- “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand?” (Mark 4:21). Jesus was explaining the purpose and importance of the parables to His disciples.
Aug 20, 2024 · The immediate results of His question make it clear why He asked them what He did. Jesus began the conversation by asking a related question: “Who do the crowds say I am?” (Luke 9:18). In response, the disciples related the various things they had heard: the opinions included several personages come back to life, pointing to the fact that the crowds viewed Jesus as someone special.
- Why Questions Are More Important Than Answers
- Questions Jesus Asked
- Closing Thoughts on The Questions Jesus Asked
We LOVE answers in our culture. Answers mean that we have knowledge and most people would much rather give an answer than ask a question. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 that knowledge puffs us up. It makes us feel better about ourselves, superior to those around us. And we eat that up. We love having knowledge and showing others what we know....
It would take quite some time to go through each individual question that Jesus asked. So what we are going to do instead is look at the categories, or kinds, of questions asked and see what we can learn. This isn’t going to be an exhaustive list. The purpose of this isn’t to catalog each question, but rather to help us grow in our faith. If you ar...
Jesus preferred asking questions over giving answers. These questions continue to teach us incredible lessons today and can help us grow in our faith. And they also teach us an important lesson about how we interact with those around us. We should be quick to ask questions and slower to give answers. The biggest life change happens when we give peo...
Jan 24, 2020 · Questions that revealed inadequacy: His disciples answered, “Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?” “How many loaves do you have?”. Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” ~ Matthew 15: 33-34. Questions that reminded them of what they already knew:
- Bob Tiede
- Who do they say the Son of Man is? Who do you say that I am? Matthew 16:13-17 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?"
- What do you want me to do for you? Matthew 20:29-34 As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. (30) And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!"
- What good is it to gain the whole world but lose your soul? Mark 8:36-37 "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?
- Why are you troubled and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Luke 24:36-40 While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and *said to them, "Peace be to you."
Oct 25, 2024 · Jesus asked the question because He wanted her to speak up. He wanted her story to be told. Mark 5:33, we read, “then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and ...
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Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows" (Matthew 10:29-31, ESV). This rhetorical question reassures believers of God’s intimate knowledge and care for them. It invites readers to trust in God’s providence and to find security in His love. In summary, the questions Jesus asked in the Gospels are rich with meaning and ...
