99 Questions Jesus Asked

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.

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.

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.

Instead of always looking for answers in the Bible, Trevor Hudson suggests that we start thinking more carefully about the questions that God asks. God desires a conversational relationship with us, and He shows this desire by asking questions. God also gives greater dignity to us by allowing us to wrestle with the questions rather than if we are simply given answers. Questions God Asks Us presents ten questions – five from the Old and five from the New Testament – which God had asked and is still asking us as well. They include: Where Are You? Where Is Your Brother? What Are You Doing Here? Who Do You Say I Am? Do You Want to Get Well? Why Are You Crying? There is a much greater power to transform us in a question than there is in a straightforward answer – each chapter includes a section with practical suggestions to answer God’s question and discover this for yourself. It also includes discussion questions for study groups.Questions God Asks Us is bound in a handy gift format with beautiful full-colour images printed on gloss art paper.

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.

Considers 20 different questions that Jesus asked peopleduring his ministry - and how we might answer themtoday.Provides helpful background comment on the differentgospel stories.Helps people connect Jesus' teaching with both daily lifeand their walk of Christian discipleshipEach chapter concludes with a prayer, thought ormeditation to help readers 'wait upon God'Author has extensive experience of writing andbroadcasting devotional material.

Jesus rarely answered questions He was asked, but instead turned the tables by asking a piercing question of His own. Questions Jesus Asks goes through a broad spectrum of these, dealing with issues like morality, suffering, humility, faith, and much more. Explore the unique paradox of Jesus’ divinity and humanity Be challenged by the questions Jesus asks each of us Learn more about Jesus and find the answers to your own life’s questions. John 17:3 tells us: “And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” There is no higher purpose in life than the knowledge of God through His Son. Prepare to learn far more about God and the nature of Jesus than you thought was possible. Jesus asks penetrating questions that cut passed the pretense and reach the target of our hearts.

The great author and lecturer Napoleon Hill taught that one of the main causes of failure was IMPROPER SELECTION OF A MATE IN MARRIAGE. Would you believe a man who grew up the only male in a household full of women, has probably written one of the best (if not the best) books on dating for single people, and definitely for single ladies looking to find the right mate? Well, Armani Valentino’s national bestselling book, 99 Questions You Must Ask a Man Before Sleeping with Him & Definitely Before Having SEX, just might be that book. It is a practical straight forward guide that will leave you enlightened on all levels. The book covers every area of what could possibly come up in a relationship. Big Boom, Steve Harvey's best friend and Bodyguard, Best-selling author and the self-proclaimed “Bodyguard for Women’s Heart’s” says, “Armani is right on point. His generation and others need this book.” Armani Valentino believes that his book is a great tool for those wanting to be in a relationship and for those already involved. He says, “Most of the time people don’t really know what to ask. Many people like to avoid asking questions for fear of finding out something they don’t want to know. The sad part about this is, STD’s are on the rise. Even if you don’t contract an STD, you may get involved with a total basket case that might abuse you emotionally and physically. These things along with so many other possibilities are usually due to not asking enough of the right questions before you get emotionally and sexually involved.” Some women feel that the man will lie to them anyway. Therefore, Mr. Valentino has included his chapter, “The Art of Asking Questions.” This chapter teaches you how to become an interview expert . Fortune 500 companies use this to process to choose the best candidates. Armani feels that women should treat themselves as if they are Fortune 500 companies. Armani Valentino says, “My book is a spiritually based book that all people can benefit from in some way. No matter if you are single, dating, engaged, and even married. You will find something in the book that will enrich your life or others around you.” He also says, “The non-physical side of SEX is something that we need to talk more openly about. I think my book helps individuals to do this. That’s why Chapter 4 of the book is probably my favorite. Chapter 4 is “Love & SEX...The Two Most Powerful Energies and How Not to Get the Two Confused.” The 3-year National Best-seller, "99 Questions," written by one of the nation's premiere dating/relationship experts, Armani Valentino, is now available in all ebook formats. "The Most USEFUL DATING BOOK on the market!" ~DFW Singles Magazine "Armani Valentino's book, 99 Questions You Must Ask a Man Before Sleeping with Him & Definitely Before Having SEX, is one book that you must have in your library." - Street Pop Magazine This book has helped thousands get a better understanding of the person that is pursuing them or the one that they are pursuing. Many women and men, both young and seasoned, have purchased numerous copies of this book for themselves or a loved one. Everyone knows someone that can benefit from this book. Armani Valentino says, "Most of the time we think we know what to ask before getting involved with someone. Although we probably do, we don't have that information in-front of us in a manner like this when we need it. Therefore, my book acts a reference guide to help in the process. It's kind of like dating insurance."

What does Jesus want to know about us? Jesus was fond of asking questions, many of which cut right to the heart of what it means to be human. Why are you terrified? What do you live for? Who do you say that I am? In Questions Jesus Asked, author Magrey deVega explores six of the most provocative questions Jesus posed to others and guides us in answering them for ourselves. Asking these questions takes courage. Not only do they reveal what Jesus really cares about, they open a window into our hearts. We all have questions for God, but growth happens when we turn things around and ask what Jesus wants to know about us. When we dare to raise them, these questions bring us a fuller appreciation for the wisdom, power, and presence of God in our lives. Are you willing to step out in faith? Are you ready to answer the questions Jesus asked? The book can be read alone or used by small groups, and can be used anytime throughout the year. Additional components include video teaching sessions featuring Magrey deVega, and a comprehensive leader guide, making this perfect as a six-week group study done throughout the year.

"What do you want?" "Do you see this woman?" "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" Jesus asks many questions of his followers in order to invite them deeper into the mysteries of God and to expand their understanding of what it means to follow him. This nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study covers some of these questions that are just as real for us today as they were for the disciples.