Questions God Asks Us

by Trevor Hudson

Transformation comes from questions, not answers.We often look to the Bible as the book of answers. How often, though, do we consider the challenging questions God asks? Hudson notes that Jesus was asked 183 questions in the Gospels but directly only answered three.The Creator is teaching us as we teach children when they struggle with You learn more by doing than being fed an absolute answer.In Questions God Asks Us, we're encouraged to focus on the quest than a resolution. Such an approach leads to deeper dialogue and intimacy with the divine. This is a critical turning point in our journey with God as it was for the author."I thought the Bible existed to give me solutions to my everyday concerns and dilemmas," writes Hudson. "Then I realized I might be approaching God and the Bible from the wrong direction. It was as if God said to me, 'Trevor, rather than you always asking questions of me, start listening to the questions I have for you.'"Each of 10 questions Hudson excerpts from the Old and New Testaments serve as a starting point for genuine conversation with the Creator. He assures, We're not starting the conversation with God from scratch. God has already begun it. We just need to plug into the conversation that is already going on.Questions God Asks Us offers a fresh approach for personal devotions and a unique discussion tool for small group Bible studies. It's sure to bless anyone longing for a meaningful, growing relationship with God.

Genres: Christianity

137 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2008

Reviews

[Sue Stein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trevor Hudson is a source of spiritual strength for me. I first heard him when he visited my church and spoke from his book Questions God Asks Us. It turned around the way I commune with God. Trevor suggests that instead of always looking for answers from God perhaps we should let God ask the questions and go from there.

The four sessions Trevor had at my church are online http://www.westendumc.org/media/speci...

[Laverne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pay attention to the Questions
I've never thought about the questions in the Bible being for us today or the fact that they have a deeper meaning than just "Where Are You? or What is that in your hand? God really is inviting us to search deep w/in ourselves for the literal and spiritual responses. For example chapter 1 = Where Are You? This is based on the Old Testament story with Adam & Eve, God couldn't have been asking them where they were He is an all knowing God, but what about on a spiritual level where are you? Eye-opening book.
Hudson takes 5 questions from the Old Testament and 5 questions from our New Testament stories and shares them in the wonderful book which I will read again and again.

[Jtp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just completed a 6 week Bible study on this.....questions elicited great group conversations and disagreements at time.....we got to know each other even more despite the fact that I've studied with this folks for some 6 years.....only question: wish the Scriptural reference made in each chapter was listed with the chapter title....found it helpful to read the Scripture and reflect upon it as we read

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book and did a sermon series on it for after Christmas and Lent. The author is from South Africa and shares some stories about daily life there. I enjoyed this a lot! It would make a good Lenten Bible study or small group study. There are questions at the end of each chapter and also suggestions for spiritual formation.

[Janet Ashcraft · Rating 4 out of 5]

Questions God Asks Us takes a closer look at some of the questions that God asks and delves into how those questions are also asked of us. In the answering of those questions we are forced to do some soul searching and are drawn into a deeper, more personal relationship with God. It’s an easy and interesting read.

[Tyler Knight · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book, and has a very important message, though it does seem to be rather repetitive. Perhaps that's intentional? It seems as though it could be summarized by saying, "trust in God and be close to Him". This book is also very short, which is as it should be. Any longer, and I likely would have reduced it by more than just one star.

[Brian White · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have found Trevor Hudson to be helpful in my spiritual journey. I read this book as part of a small group study and found the discussion it provided to be very useful. I also recommend the video introductions by Trevor Hudson produced by The Upper Room. (www.upperroom.com)

[Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book. I will be reading this one again and others by Trevor Hudson. Read these questions over and over again.

[Michika · Rating 5 out of 5]

changes perspective with the way the questions were approached

[Douglas Reis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for soul searching. I reaaaaally recommend it!

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hudson once again engages deep spiritual needs
In our lives from a particular angle that invites us to both think and pray

[Cynthia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a pretty good book for a Bible study. I appreciate the brief chapters which is quite often important for small groups. I also felt the approach to very common stories in the bible was different and made you think a lot about stories you already know so well.

There are group study questions at the end of each chapter, but I didn't find them terribly though provoking. If you do this for a group I suggest compiling some of your own questions in advance.

[Marti Wade · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good source for some writing/teaching/preaching. Pretty simple, if sometimes profound ideas. Set up nicely for a small group Bible study but I'm not sure I'd use it that way. People would get the idea too quickly and the study would likely to on too long. Maybe a good family read-aloud, though.

[Lauri · Rating 3 out of 5]

My church did a study this fall using this book. It was alright. I didn't feel it changed my life, but it was an interesting read.

[Bert Cloud · Rating 4 out of 5]

This wonderful book serves as a great companion to my summer series on the Questions God Asks of Us.

[Beth Quick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for my clergy study group. Thought-provoking questions.

[Joann]

small group study ....good questions included.