Mark 15:6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” Have you ever asked a question for which there was an expected reply of “Yes” or “No”, and instead the answer took you downContinue reading “Essentials – Mark 15:6”
Tag Archives: Questions
Not Answering – Mark 11:33
Mark 11:33 So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” Have you ever noticed that is it best sometimes to not answer a question? You know no answer will be sufficient. You know, no matter what answer you give, it won’tContinue reading “Not Answering – Mark 11:33”
Come On, Man – Matthew 22:46
Matthew 22:46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions. Being constantly asked questions can be a very uncomfortable situation. Most people don’t like being questioned, especially if those questions are personal or about our beliefs. I can’t imagine being aContinue reading “Come On, Man – Matthew 22:46”
Difficult Questions
Job 42:5 My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Questions are one of the remarkable tools of language. They solicit the person on the other side of the conversation to enter into our world and for us to enter into their world. Questions can be an invitation to intimacy.Continue reading “Difficult Questions”
Caught in a Trap
Mark 11:31-32 Sometimes you just don’t know how to answer a question. You might have been caught off guard, not expecting any question at that moment. Or it might be the question itself, the content of the question, that takes you by surprise. You might have expected questions, but not THAT question. Your mindContinue reading “Caught in a Trap”
Fear Driven Silence
Mark 9:30-32 Have you ever been so afraid of someone’s reaction that you kept silent? You had something to say, but you didn’t say it. You had a need or a want that you wanted to express, but you knew the reaction was not worth the answer. We see this so much in marriages.Continue reading “Fear Driven Silence”
Questions for a Questioner
Proverbs 15:28 One of the greatest lessons I have learned over my many years is to pause before giving an answer. Those little pauses have saved me so many headaches. And during that pause I try to ask myself a couple of questions. Maybe you want to start to do the same thing. Continue reading “Questions for a Questioner”
The Arnold Journey 