Many of the questions Jesus asked centered around life and faith. So many of us have questions, doubts, uncertainties, and fears, that we would like to have resolved. Some, like Muslims, would see Him as a Prophet but not as the son of God. How would you answer the question of Jesus? If you will mention your need to Him you may receive from Him what He offers, and you may do this by faith. Matthew 21:42 in the Amplified Bible says: "Jesus asked them, Have you never read in the Scriptures: The very Stone which the builders rejected and threw away has become the Cornerstone; this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?
When we have to stop and process to arrive at a conclusion, it becomes part of who we are. Bible Gateway Recommends. He asked them, "Why do you have these thoughts? We examine some seemingly silly questions that Jesus asked people just before performing miracles in their lives, and discover the principles for seeing his power in our lives.
They respond 'Yes, I believe, " and then He says, "Your faith has made you well. " Again, the question comes up: What do I want Jesus to do for me? QUESTIONS JESUS ASKED: What do you want me to do for you? Jesus, God in flesh, more often than not, asked questions and avoided giving answers. John 13:12 says: "So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? Do you need comfort? He approaches Jesus to kiss Him like you would someone you loved or had affection for. Some will blame a dysfunctional family upbringing.. will blame teachers, former or current employers and a variety of other sources. We must know the Scriptures if we want to know what God is speaking to us. Matthew 22:42 in the Amplified Bible says: "Saying, What do you think of the Christ? Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause.
And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. But Jesus doesn't want us to lose sight of what's most important. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory. Jesus asked questions about even some of the basic provisions and necessities in life.
Sometimes we don't want to get specific about what we want from the Lord. John 18:7, John 20:15, Luke 2:49). So Jesus asks the question of the others - 'Where are they? ' Yet Jesus said that He is the resurrection and the life and that everyone who lives and believes will never die! "What shall I do for you? " No doubt finding it fascinating as a collection of people, stories, miracles and events.. it's much more. GREAT QUESTIONS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. The first person that entered the pool would be made well of their diseases. These questions continue to teach us incredible lessons today and can help us grow in our faith. This is in essence what the parable of the Good Samaritan is (Luke 10:25-37). Either fear or faith will rule your life.. or the other.. not both.
Answers, knowledge, isn't as important as we think it is. Sin is a disease that has affected the every man and every woman on this planet. You need to pray "God, help me to do what you want me to do in Christ's power. In Scripture, I find Jesus asking people all the time, "Do you believe? "
26) "If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters? 31) The crowd sternly told them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us! " Don't miss this… I don't think we are always focused on a bad thing… Just a less important thing. We LOVE answers in our culture.
I mean it would have been much easier to just answer his questions. There are those that speak from the pulpits who are really only masquerading as an angel of light but are in fact placed there of the enemy to lead people astray. Aramaic Bible in Plain English. We despair when we see the hatred and cruelty of so many in the world and the suffering they cause. Let's close by looking at how Solomon answered this question and also God's reaction to this: 1 Kings 3:5-14 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, "Ask what you wish me to give you. " As they went on their journey they where miraculously healed and made clean! Jesus said to them, "You will drink the cup I drink and be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with, 40 but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant.
39) "See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; touch Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have. " Because he wanted something before he would perform a miracle for them. Those that were healed... Where are they? We won't believe; we won't let go by severing the line that secures the boat to the shore— we prefer to worry. As I was studying this a few days ago, my fine wife Bev and I agreed to reduce the number of questions to seven.. the purpose of this teaching. Do you know what all these questions have in common?
15) Now one of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, (16) and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. I think this is a powerful lesson for us today. And to be able and willing to meet that need. Instead, we think, "It is ridiculous to ask God to do this. " They replied, "Rabbi" (which means "Teacher"), "where are you staying?
Whatever the reason, when Jesus appeared to His disciples they thought they must be seeing a spirit so He asked them this penetrating question - 'Why are you troubled and why do doubts arise in your hearts? ' I just really need your help. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Throughout his time on earth Jesus healed countless people.