The Road Home: Questions That God Ask! 

Matthew 7:13

Genesis 3:9

Exodus 4:2

John 5:6

1 Kings 19:9

Matthew 16:15

Genesis 3:9

Exodus 4:2

John 5:6

The Road Home: Questions That God Asks! 

The phrase “eyes to see and ears to hear” in the KJV Bible, especially in

Matthew 13:16,  signifies a blessing for spiritual understanding , meaning some people are divinely enabled to grasp Jesus’ deeper spiritual truths, unlike others whose hearts are closed to them, a theme echoed in other scriptures like Matthew 13:15 and Ephesians 1:18, urging active spiritual discernment and obedience. 

Key Verses (KJV):

• Matthew 13:16: “But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.”

• Matthew 13:15: “For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.” 

Meaning & Context:

• Spiritual Perception: It’s not just about physical senses but about spiritual capacity to comprehend God’s kingdom, as Jesus explains in parables.

• Blessing of Understanding: Those with “eyes to see” and “ears to hear” are blessed because they grasp truths that many prophets and righteous people desired to know but couldn’t.

• Call to Action: The phrase often concludes teachings, urging listeners to actively listen and discern the spiritual meaning, not just hear words passively. 

“Enter through the narrow gate…” — Matthew 7:13

1. The “Bush” Check

Scripture: Genesis 3:9 If God asked you right now, “Where are you?”—beyond your physical location—where is your soul hiding? Are you currently avoiding a conversation, a realization, or a calling?

2. The Hand-Off

Scripture: Exodus 4:2 What is the “staff” in your hand that you’ve been relying on for security instead of God? Is it your bank account, your reputation, or your self-reliance? What would happen if you laid it down today?

3. The Price of Healing

Scripture: John 5:6 If Jesus asked you, “Do you want to get well?” regarding your deepest wound or habit, what is the one “benefit” of that struggle you are most afraid to lose? (e.g., Is your anger your armor? Is your sadness your excuse?)

4. The Cave Inquiry

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9 Are you currently in a “cave” like Elijah, hiding from a challenge God called you to face? What is the noise in your life that is drowning out the still, small voice asking, “What are you doing here?”

5. The Personal Verdict

Scripture: Matthew 16:15 If you had to describe Jesus using only your own life experiences—not what your parents, your pastor, or your books say—who do you say He is?

1. “Where are you?”

Source: Genesis 3:9 (To Adam in the Garden)

• The Intent: God knew exactly where Adam was physically. This was a question of spiritual location. He was asking Adam to recognize his own hiding, his shame, and the distance he had placed between himself and his Creator.

• How to Answer: This requires radical honesty about your current state.

  • “I am hiding because I am afraid.” * “I am distracted by things that don’t matter.” * “I am right here, acknowledging my mistakes.”

2. “What is that in your hand?”

Source: Exodus 4:2 (To Moses at the burning bush)

• The Intent: Moses felt inadequate for his mission. God pointed to a simple shepherd’s staff to show that He can use the ordinary tools and talents we already possess to do extraordinary things.

• How to Answer: Inventory your current resources—even the ones you think are “just” hobbies or basic skills.

  • “I have a voice to speak.”

  • “I have a home to share.”

  • “I have a talent for listening.”

3. “What are you doing here?”

Source: 1 Kings 19:9 (To Elijah in the cave)

• The Intent: Elijah was in deep burnout and hiding in a cave from his enemies. This question challenges our purpose and our presence. Are we where we are supposed to be, or have we retreated out of fear?

• How to Answer: Evaluate your motivations.

  • “I am here because I am exhausted and lost.”

  • “I am here because I am waiting for a sign.”

  • “I am here to find my strength again.”

4. “Who do you say that I am?”

Source: Matthew 16:15 (Jesus to His disciples)

• The Intent: This is perhaps the most personal question. It moves from “what do people say?” to “what do you believe?” It demands a personal conviction rather than a borrowed opinion.

• How to Answer: This answer cannot be found in a book; it must come from your own experience.

  • “You are my source of hope.”

  • “I am still trying to figure out who You are.”

5. “Do you want to get well?”

Source: John 5:6 (To the man at the pool of Bethesda)

• The Intent: This seems like an obvious “yes,” but healing often requires us to give up our “mat”—the things we use as crutches or the identity we’ve built around our suffering. It asks if you are ready for the responsibility of being whole.

• How to Answer: Acknowledging the cost of change.

  • “Yes, but I am afraid of who I will be without my struggle.”

  • “Yes, I am ready to do the work to move forward.”

Summary of Divine Questions