“Then Jesus asked them, “Didn’t you ever read this in the Scriptures?” Matthew 21:42 NLT This pointed and embarrassing question is asked of religious people who should have known the answer! He wanted them to understand that his Word had power in their lives today. In other words He (his Word) had already addressed a […]
Archive | January, 2022
Answering Jesus’ Questions – Part 4
“Who do you say I am?” After healing a blind man in the town of Bethsaida, Jesus and his disciples were headed to villages around Caesarea Philippi when He asked them a couple of questions. “Who do people say I am? Mark 8:27 NIV They responded, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; […]
Worrying Has No Benefits – Part 3
“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” Matthew 6:27 NLT Let me tell you about my sad launch of this day. I woke up in the dark in our friend’s RV (in town for the memorial service for her mother) worried about the three steps down to where my clothes […]
Answering Questions Jesus Asked – Part Two
“Why are you gripped with fear? Where is your faith?” Then he stood and rebuked the storm, saying, “Be still!” And instantly it became perfectly calm.” Matthew 8:26 The Passion This question of Jesus to terrified disciples who thought they were about to drown, might be one of the most important questions of Jesus […]
Answering Questions Jesus Asked – Part One
(Part 1 of several) Jesus never asked a question because He didn’t know the answer. I, on the other hand, tend to ask questions when I don’t know the answer. What time is it? When will my package arrive? Do I have time to play another 9 holes? Will you marry Me? Will I be […]