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Are You Asking Questions?
Bible study on asking questions.

Early in Jesus' ministry, Nicodemus came to Him by night to talk with Him (Jn. 3:1-21). After Jesus told Nicodemus that a person had to be born again to see the kingdom of God, Nicodemus asked: "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born" (Jn. 3:4)? Jesus explained that "unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit" (Jn. 3:5-6). Shortly thereafter Nicodemus asked: "How can these things be" (Jn. 3:9)?

I would like to make two points regarding asking questions. The first relates to God's word and the second to the doctrines of men.

First, why did Nicodemus ask a similar question twice? Jesus said: " If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things" (Jn. 3:12)? Nicodemus questioned Jesus again because he did not believe the answer Jesus gave him the first time.

I suspect that we have all done this at one time or another. We have a question, seek the answer in the word of God, find the answer, and reject the answer. Often this is because the answer found in God's word does not meet our expectations, preconceived ideas, or contradicts the teachings of people we respect.

We must carefully set our minds to follow the word of God. No one person is perfect and knows everything - else why would he look to God, His word, or study the Bible? When we find that we are not living according to God's will we must turn from error and make correction in our lives.

Of course, this is the case with those who are new Christians. These individuals have been living in a world of sin and must often make radical life style changes. After being a Christian for a while, we may find ourselves complacent know-it-alls who reject change and conformity to God's word.

Second, let us be mindful that we should question everything said by men. The Bereans were more fair-minded than the Thessalonians because they searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether the things Paul taught were true. The Bereans did not take Paul's word at face value. They received the word with readiness. But, they did not believe what he said without testing his words with the Scriptures. Therefore, many of them believed (Acts 17:10-12).

Now let's think about ourselves. Do I welcome constructive criticism by which I may evaluate my life and service to God? Am I fair-minded, receiving the word with all readiness of mind, studying the Scriptures that I may completely pattern my life after the word of God? What is my attitude toward change: If I found that I was doing something contrary to God's word, would I change - or would I seek to justify myself?

No one is perfect. Therefore, everyone needs to make changes in their life. Are you seeking knowledge of your short comings so that you may conform to the word of God?