The Art of Asking Questions

During our preparation for Passover (Pesach), we study Exodus and the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, especially the narratives leading to Jesus’ crucifixion.  We experience tremendous deliverance in our lives as we engage in this feast with the art of asking questions.   Passover is a Biblical feast that is filled with questions.  Look at the questions that Moses asked God at the Burning Bush. [Exodus 3:11, 13 RSV] "11 But Moses said to God, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the sons of Israel out of Egypt?" ... 13 Then Moses said to God, "If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they ask me, 'What is his name?' what shall I say to them?”" Even Jesus demonstrated this tremendous ability when he stayed behind in Jerusalem after the feast of Passover. [Luke 2:41-45 RSV] "41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; 43 and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, 44 but supposing him to be in the company they went a day's journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances; 45 and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.” When Jesus asked questions as a 12-year-old child, He was learning about His own destiny as the Passover Lamb.  When Mary and Joseph found Him in the Temple, they heard Him asking questions. [Luke 2:46-47 RSV] "46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions; 47 and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.” Mary responded with a question. [Luke 2:48 RSV] "48 And when they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously.”" Jesus responded to His mother with additional questions. [Luke 2:49 RSV] "49 And he said to them, "How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”" Will you engage with me in the art of asking questions at Destined4Torah?