QUESTIONS GOD ASKS US
We always are talking about the questions we have for God:
Why do bad things happen?
Where will I go when I die?
What do I do to be forgiven?
You know the multitude of questions we ask. Too often, we turn to the Bible, looking at it primarily as a book of answers. But what if, rather than looking at the Bible to give mere solutions to everyday concerns and dilemmas, we were to look at it, for direction? In other words, what if God were to say, “Fran, rather than you always asking questions of me, start listening to the questions I have for you.”
“Wait! God has questions for ME?” you ask. Indeed, God does! God wants and desires a conversational relationship with each of us, and one way to be in this conversation is to ask us questions. Our answers on the journey of life will draw us even more closely to God. You see, God wants us to wrestle with our questions, and a lot like the really good teachers we had in school, God allows us the dignity to struggle with answering the questions, rather than just giving all the answers. In fact, I count in the Bible 183 questions that Jesus asked, only three of which he directly answered! Through this conversation with God, and through this wrestling, we have the opportunity for lasting spiritual growth. To experience true transformation, we need to look deeply and honestly into our hearts, and yes, we will be challenged. This God we serve, after all, is not boring, and is looking for the best and most authentic answers from us all.
Questions God Asks Us -----
Jan 30/31 1 Kings 19:1-15 What are You Doing Here?
Feb 6/7 John 1:35-39 What Are You Looking For?
Feb 13/14 Luke 8: 22-25 Where is Your Faith?
Feb 20/21 Mark 8:22-29 Who Do You Say that I Am?
Feb 27/28 John 21:15-20 Do You Love Me?
Mar 6/7 John 5: 2-9 Do You Want to Get Well?
Mar 13/14 Luke 8:40-48 Who Touched Me?
Mar 20/21 John 13:1-17 Do You Understand What I have Done for You?
Mar 27/28 John 18:1-14 Who are You Looking For? (Palm Sunday?)
April 3 &4 John 20:11-18 Why are You Crying?