General questions about Biblical questions:
When the Son of God asked people questions, it was because (He needed information; He was confused; He didn’t know which road to take; He was trying to draw something out of people)? He had a special purpose
Christ sometimes had questions (for the Holy Spirit; the disciples; unbelievers; Google)? Others
When Jesus, as a lad, questioned the “doctors,” (He had medical issues; He had theological issues; He was drawing those men into consideration of their doctrines; He was out of place)? ????
The “doctors” of Luke 2 were (medical men; teachers; PhD’s; tenured professors in the Jerusalem Theological Seminary)? didaskalos – “teachers”
In the Bible that Greek word is most often applied to (rabbis; Jesus; the Pharisees; the scribes)? Christ “Master”- 40x
In your opinion, when the word “question” is used in the New Testament, it is mostly (positive; negative; neutral; glorious)? Negative????
In the Old Testament the word “questions” usually applies to (legal inquiries; political probes; riddles; puzzles)? Riddles – puzzles
What is the first Biblical use of the word “questions” (Moses first meeting God; Noah receiving directions for building the ark; Bezaleel trying to figure out the Tabernacle; Solomon and the Queen of Sheba)? I K 10
Can there be any benefit to considering the questions which are found in the Bible? Absolutely
It is said that there are between (100 & 300; 300 & 500; 1,000 & 3,000; 3,200 & 3,400) questions in the Bible)? 3,300????
Old Testament questions:
What was the first recorded question asked by God (What doest thou here Elijah? What doest thou here Satan? Where art thou? What thinkest thou)? God to Adam
Was God unable to find Adam? Of course not
That question might be applied to us (in our spiritual condition; in our absence from church; in our Bible reading; in our worldliness). In many different ways
Where was Elijah when God asked “What doest thou here?” – (Sinai; Gath; Ahab’s palace; Jerusalem). I K 19
Was the question asked because God didn’t know? Of course not
How many times did God ask that question (once; twice; thrice; quice)? I K 19:9 &13
When Job says that no man can ask God, “What doest thou? he means (we have no ability to understand God; we have no right to question God; we have no authority over God; God is sovereign). Job 9:12
What did God mean when He asked Job, “Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth?” – (you have no business questioning me; you are nothing compared to me; I am the Creator; you are not yet a hundred years old). Job 38:4
What are some of the other questions in that chapter (who is this that darkeneth counsel without knowledge? where is the way where light dwelleth? hast thou considered the treasures of the snow? which way is up?).
Who said of God “all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? (Daniel; Paul; David; Nebuchadnezzar)? Neb – Dan. 4:35
What was Gideon’s most famous question (Is that you God? Can you put dew on my fleece? I forgot the matches, can you ignite my sacrifice? If the Lord be with us, why then is all this befallen us?) Judges 6:13
What was the answer to God’s question “What is that in thine hand?” – (a tool for God to use; a rod; a revolver; £10,000). Ex. 4:2
What did Isaac ask his father (Where is my inheritance? What’s mom fixing for supper? Where is the lamb? Dad, what are you doing?????). Gen. 22:7
What was Satan’s most infamous question (Art thou the Son of God? Can faith save thee? Yea, hath God said? What doest thou here, Elijah)? Gen. 3:1
It is always sin when this question is asked? No, depending on one’s attitude
What was Cain’s most famous question (What’s wrong with cucumber sacrifices? How can I get blood out of this turnup? Where did I put that paring knife? Am I my brother’s keeper?)
What is the answer to that question (no way; yes we are in some ways; always; only if he is by blood)?
Where was Jacob when he asked God for His name (Egypt; Mahanaim; Hebron; Padanarim)? Gen. 32:29
Whose name was based on a question (David; Absalom; Nathan; Samuel)? Asked of God – I Sam 1:20
For what did Israel ask Samuel (salvation from sin; salvation from the Canaanites; a king: stronger preaching)? I Sam 8:10 – a king
When God said, “Ask what I shall give thee,” what was the king’s request (salvation from sin; wisdom; money; a wife)? Solomon asked for wisdom – 1 Ki 3:5
Of what did Elisha ask Elijah (his mantle; his power; his spirit doubled; use of his servant)? 2 Kings 2:9
In chapter 12, who did Job tell us to ask about God (Abraham; the beasts; the birds; the fish)? Last 3
Who asked, “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right (Abraham; Adam; Absalom; Achish)? Gen. 18:25
The context of that question was (creation; Sodom; a wife for his son; salvation from sin)? Sodom
How many answers are there to that question (one; two; some; many)? Only one
Who asked “If a man die, shall he live again” (Jesus; Paul; Eliphaz; Job)? Job – 14:14
Wherewithall shall a young man cleanse his way? – (by choosing good friends; by baptism; by nightly showers; by taking heed according to God’s Word) Ps. 119:9
Who answered the call “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us (Jesus; John the Baptist; David’s mighty men; Isaiah)? Isaiah 6:8
Who was encouraged to “Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession” (David; Asaph; the Son of God; Abraham)? Ps. 2:8
What did God ask Jonah as he waited for judgment to fall on Ninevah (What doest thou here Jonah? Doest thou well to be angry? Isn’t this exciting? Hey what did you do to my gourd?) Jonah 4:4 – angry
New Testament questions:
If my brother sins against me, how many times should I forgive him? – (once, seven times, seventy-times seven times; as often as he sins against me). Matthew 7:21
What is the answer to the question of Matthew 16:15 (seventy-times seven; Christ; Son of the living God; Fargo)? Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God
What is the correct answer to the Pilate’s question of Matthew 27:22 (beat Him; release Him; worship Him; crucify Him)? What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?
What is the answer to the question of Mark 8:36 (early retirement; nothing; everything; believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved)? What shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world and lose…
What is the answer to the question of Mark 8:37 (his right arm; all his wealth; his health; the title to his car)? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
How did Jesus answer the question “Good Master, what much I do to inherit eternal life? – (Repent and believe on me; keep the commandments; repent and be baptized; sell all that thou hast and give it to the poor)? Lk 18 :20
What is the answer to the question of Acts 16:30 (sell all that thou hast; come and follow me; believe on the Lord Jesus Christ; repent and be baptized)? Believe
Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound (certainly; it depends; idonutknow; God forbid)? Rom 6:1
How did Jesus answer Nicodumus’ question in John 3:4 (He didn’t directly answer it; ye must be born again; it’ll take a miracle; don’t worry about it)? How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter
If God be for us, who can be against us (Satan; lots of people; mother nature; it doesn’t matter because God cannot be defeated)? Romans 8:31
Who, or what, shall separate the saints from the love of God (Satan; tribulation; our sins; thieves who break through and steal)?
What is the answer to the question of Luke 10:29 (the Samaritans; travelers; everyone; the Jews)? Neighb
On resurrection morning, an angel rebuked some women disciples with the question (what doest thou here? Where’s my breakfast? Did you sleep well? Why seek ye the living among the dead?) Luke 24:5
According to Peter’s first epistle, seeing that judgment is coming to this world (Why do you wait? What manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness? What must I do to be saved? Who is my neighbor?) II Peter 3:11
What is the answer to the question of Matthew 27:46 (the sins of my people; we have work to do; I don’t love you any more; I have work to do)? Why hast thou forsaken me?