What other Bible stories show Jesus asking questions to reveal faith? The Jericho Moment: Mark 10:51 “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. The blind man said, “Rabboni, I want to see again.” (Mark 10:51) Why Jesus Poses Questions • He is omniscient (John 2:24–25) yet invites a spoken confession of faith. • His questions draw hidden trust into the open, allowing the believer to participate in the miracle. • Spoken faith becomes testimony for witnesses, strengthening their confidence in Him. Other Faith-Revealing Questions in the Gospels • “Who touched My clothes?” (Mark 5:30) – Context: A woman secretly touches His cloak and is instantly healed. – Faith revealed: She steps forward trembling, “knowing what had happened to her,” and tells “the whole truth” (v. 33). – Result: Jesus publicly affirms, “Daughter, your faith has healed you” (v. 34), encouraging the crowd to trust Him. • “How long has this been happening to him? … If You can? All things are possible to him who believes.” (Mark 9:21, 23) – Context: A desperate father pleads for his demon-tormented son. – Faith revealed: The man cries, “I believe; help my unbelief!” (v. 24). – Result: Jesus drives out the spirit, proving that even wavering faith, when confessed honestly, receives His power. • “Do you want to get well?” (John 5:6) – Context: Thirty-eight years of paralysis at the Pool of Bethesda. – Faith revealed: The invalid voices his need; hope stirs where resignation once ruled. – Result: Jesus commands, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk,” and the man is instantly cured (v. 8–9). • “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” (Matthew 9:28) – Context: Two blind men follow Him indoors, crying for mercy. – Faith revealed: “Yes, Lord,” they reply. – Result: “According to your faith will it be done to you,” and their eyes are opened (v. 29–30). • “Who do you say I am?” (Mark 8:29) – Context: Caesarea Philippi, far from the crowds. – Faith revealed: Peter confesses, “You are the Christ.” – Result: Jesus foretells the cross and resurrection, building His church on that confessed truth (Matthew 16:17–18). • “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26) – Context: Lazarus is dead; Martha is grieving. – Faith revealed: “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God” (v. 27). – Result: Jesus raises Lazarus, confirming that belief in Him conquers death. • “Do you love Me?” (John 21:15–17) – Context: A charcoal fire on the shore after Peter’s denial. – Faith revealed: Three declarations of love replace three denials. – Result: Jesus restores and commissions Peter, showing that repentance and affirmed love lead to fruitful service. • “You do not want to leave too, do you?” (John 6:67) – Context: Many disciples turn back after the “Bread of Life” teaching. – Faith revealed: Peter answers, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life” (v. 68). – Result: The Twelve remain, anchored by a confessed certainty in Christ alone. Threads That Tie the Stories Together • Each question surfaces personal trust; miracles follow spoken faith. • The variety—healing, provision, restoration—shows His lordship over every need. • Confessions often occur before witnesses, turning private belief into public testimony. • The same Savior still invites hearts to articulate dependence on Him, affirming that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). |
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