By one count, Jesus asks 307 questions in the Gospels. Some of Jesus’ questions were rhetorical (asked to demonstrate a point) but other questions insist on a personal response. Below are some of his shorter questions. As you read this list, sense which questions Jesus is asking you today. What is your reply to him?
Why are you anxious about clothes? — Matthew 6:28
Why are you terrified? — Matthew 8:26
Do you believe I can do this? — Matthew 9:28
Why did you doubt? — Matthew 14:31
But who do you say that I am? — Matthew 16:15
What do you want me to do for you? — Matthew 20:32
Why are you testing me? — Matthew 22:18
Could you not watch for me one brief hour? — Matthew 26:40
Why this commotion and weeping? — Mark 5:39
Why does this generation seek a sign? — Mark 8:12
What were you arguing about on the way? — Mark 9:33
Where is your faith? — Luke 8:25
What is your name? — Luke 8:30
Who touched me? — Luke 8:45
Will you be exalted to heaven? — Luke 10:15
Why are you sleeping? — Luke 22:46
Have you anything here to eat? — Luke 24:41
What are you looking for? — John 1:38
Do you want to be well? — John 5:6
Does this teaching shock you? — John 6:61
Do you also want to leave me? — John 6:67
Why do you not understand what I am saying? — John 8:43
Do you believe this? — John 11:26
Do you realize what I have done for you? — John 13:12
Whom are you looking for? — John 18:4
Shall I not drink the cup the Father gave me? — John 18:11
Do you love me? — John 21:16
For more of Jesus’ questions, check out this list.
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February 3, 2017 at 11:14 am |
Thought-provoking! Thanks for posting :)