Jesus Is the Question

Jesus Is the Question

Author: Martin B. Copenhaver

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1426795971

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Contrary to some common assumptions, Jesus is not the ultimate Answer Man, but more like the Great Questioner. In the Gospels Jesus asks many more questions than he answers. To be precise, Jesus asks 307 questions. He is asked 183 of which he only answers 3. Asking questions was central to Jesus’ life and teachings. In fact, for every question he answers directly he asks—literally—a hundred. Jesus is the Question considers the questions Jesus asks—what they tell us about Jesus and, more important, what our responses might say about what it means to follow Him. Through Jesus’ questions, he modeled the struggle, the wondering, the thinking it through that helps us draw closer to God and better understand, not just the answer, but ourselves, our process and ultimately why questions are among Jesus’ most profound gifts for a life of faith. A game-changer of a book.


Jesus Asked.

Jesus Asked.

Author: Conrad Gempf

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2009-08-30

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 031086268X

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A look at the questions Jesus asks us—which enrich our understanding and faith.In the Gospels, when people asked Jesus a question, he often replied with one of his own: “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” British author Conrad Gempf invites readers to look at these questions and discover Jesus’ motivation. What could the second person of the Trinity want to know that he doesn’t already? Gempf concludes that Jesus wants to know where we stand. He doesn’t need to know more facts; he wants to know us.


All That Jesus Asks

All That Jesus Asks

Author: Stan Guthrie

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1441213058

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More books have been written about Jesus than any other historical figure. Many of these books ask and answer questions about Jesus. All That Jesus Asks allows him to do the asking and shows why getting the right answers will change your life. Covering nearly 300 questions recorded in the New Testament under twenty-six separate themes, All That Jesus Asks uncovers who Jesus is by examining what was important to him and what he wants us to believe. This unique and comprehensive look at the greatest figure in history will encourage and challenge readers.


What Did Jesus Ask?

What Did Jesus Ask?

Author: Elizabeth Dias

Publisher: Time Inc. Books

Published: 2015-10-27

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1618933213

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In What Did Jesus Ask?, 65 of today's leading spiritual writers, thinkers, and artists offer modern meditations on the questions that Jesus posed in the Bible to teach his followers how to think like a Christian and consider their personal faith.

As a teacher, Jesus Christ put many of his lessons in the form of questions. The gospels record more than 300 of them. Some are rhetorical, needing no answer, but most were real questions posed to real people. Many of Jesus' questions are familiar to readers today, yet the context and the potential interpretations of such phrases will offer enlightenment to many. Organized by Biblical verse, these 65 enigmatic questions include:

"You of little faith, why did you doubt?" - Matthew 14:31

"Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear?" - Mark 8:18

And now, What Did Jesus Ask? poses those questions to many of today's prominent religious figures, scholars and thought leaders to contemplate and interpret. Contributors include bestselling singer/songwriters Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, Christian leaders Barbara Taylor and Cardinal Wuerl of Washington, and bestselling authors James Martin and Sarah Young, and many more. Including a foreword by Nancy Gibbs, bestselling author and managing editor of TIME magazine, What Did Jesus Ask? is a thought-provoking volume for both readers interested in religious thought and understanding the teachings of Jesus better.


99 Questions Jesus Asked

99 Questions Jesus Asked

Author: Jason Ostrander

Publisher: Group Simply Youth Ministries

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764482526

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Veteran youth worker Jason Ostrander has combed through the pages of the Gospels in search of the most challenging, intriguing, and meaningful questions Jesus posedand the answers Jesus gave. The result is 99 Questions Jesus Asked, a book that will lead your students on an adventure of considering the significance of Jesus questions and answers to their lives today.


Let Me Ask You a Question

Let Me Ask You a Question

Author: Matthew Croasmun

Publisher: Upper Room Books

Published: 2018-07-01

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 0835818012

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We often think of Jesus as someone with all the answers. But over and over in scripture, he asks questions, seeking to engage with people and genuinely interested in their responses. Matthew Croasmun challenges readers to consider this book as an experiment—an opportunity to see whether God is real. He invites us to enter into conversation with Jesus by answering the questions Jesus asks in scripture. The goal is not to come up with what we think are the right answers but to respond honestly to Jesus' questions. Each chapter of this six-week study contains five readings. Each reading follows this format: A Bible passage with a question Jesus asks in bold type A short reflection designed to help you engage with Jesus’ question as he asked it in the Gospels and as he asks it of you now Space for you to continue the conversation with Jesus. Written in a warm, encouraging style, this thought-provoking and imaginative book will certainly give readers entry points into conversation with God, and they may find themselves experiencing a deeper relationship with the divine than they ever thought possible.


Questions about Jesus Christ

Questions about Jesus Christ

Author: S. Michael Houdmann

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2013-06

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1449793290

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For centuries, the life of Jesus Christ has divided human history into two eras: the before and the after. Who He is, what He said, what He did, and what was done to Him--these are, without a doubt, among the most dissected, discussed and debated subjects ever. Jesus fielded many questions. Some were from sincere seekers of truth; others were from devious manipulators of truth: "Which is the great commandment in the Law?" "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" "Why do your disciples break the tradition?" "Who gave you this authority?" Often, Jesus answered a question with a question. Jesus' skill went beyond rhetoric to challenge ideas, inflame faith, and spur action. Jesus asked the rich young ruler, "Why do you call me good?" When questioned about taxes, Jesus held up a coin and asked, "Whose likeness and inscription is this?" Before revealing His divine identity to the disciples, He asked them, "Who do you say I am?" The answer to that question makes all the difference. This book is full of questions about Jesus. The answers are based on what Jesus said about Himself and what the Holy Spirit inspired the biblical writers to record.


Answering the Questions of Jesus

Answering the Questions of Jesus

Author: Fr. Andrew Apostoli CFR

Publisher: Sophia Institute Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1682780163

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In these pages, EWTN host and Franciscan Friar Fr Andrew Apostoli reflects on each of the questions asked by Jesus and gently guides you into a deeper understanding of the wisdom of who He is and what He is asking of you. Among the many questions you'll explore are . . . Why were you looking for me? Learn what this answer says about the presence of Jesus in your spiritual life. What do you seek? Discover why Holy Mass is the key to knowing this answer. O woman, what have you to do with me? How this question tests your faith, and why the salvation of your soul may depend on how you answer it. Why are you afraid? Have you no faith? Learn how prayer is the key to fully knowing this answer. Who do you say the Son of Man is? Discover how this question was crucial in granting authority to Peter and the Apostles. Who do you say that I am? Why recognizing Jesus as your Lord is in itself insufficient. Will you also want to leave? Learn how this question is key to knowing how to persevere in the spiritual life. Do you know what I have done for you? Discover it is imperative that you live by the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. What would a man offer in exchange for his soul? The three things you must offer to Jesus to attain eternal life. Could you not watch one hour with me? The inevitable dangers we will face if we don t pray. Do you love me? How the reconciliation of Peter and Jesus should give us courage and fortitude.


Questions Jesus Asks

Questions Jesus Asks

Author: Stephen J. Binz

Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781627856430

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Threshold Bible Study is a dynamic, informative, and inspiring way to enter into a deeper relationship with God through Scripture. Each of its thirty-lesson, theme-based books will help readers explore (through the lectio divina method of reading, study, reflection, and prayer) new dimensions of their faith. It will help them discover deeper insights for their lives and help open the doors of their hearts to the risen Christ. Great for personal reflection as well as group study. Book jacket.