CHRIST The Curious King

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In the gospels, Jesus' story revolves around so many questions. Some say there are more or less 183 questions found in the story of Christ. Sometimes He is the one asking (Matt 6:27; 16:13; Mk 4:40; etc.). Sometimes He is the one being asked (Matt 19:16; 22:36; Jn 4:9; etc.). At times, His questions highlight the point He wants to make (Matt 18:12; Lk 6:39; 14:5; etc.). Sometimes He simply wants people to think (Matt 13:51; 16:15; Lk 10:36; etc.). Christ’s frequent use of questions reveals something about His identity: He is the Curious King. His curiosity does not mean He is seeking knowledge that He does not yet know, for He already knows all things (Jn 16:30). Rather, He uses questions to challenge listeners to think so they can discover spiritual treasures that are sometimes hidden. His message of repentance—which means “change of mind”—also calls them to rethink, relearn, and reflect.

In his book Becoming Curious (2017), Casey Tygrett explains, “The Jesus who changed the world shifted the narrative of God and humans, and he did it by engaging curiosity. The point of Jesus’ questions was to stoke curiosity rather than seeing it as an obstacle or a problem. He was intentional, clever, honest, and persistent with every question he asked. He invited people to explore and think along with him saying, ‘If you have ears, listen deeply to this one.’” The Christ who transformed the world effectively used questions to change the way people thought.

So, what now? Christ often uses questions to teach His truths. What if Christ is also using our questions so that we ourselves may learn? Curiosity, when handled correctly, brings blessing! In our time today—when it seems believers are no longer interested in examining and discovering—curiosity often feels like an unnecessary burden. We usually dislike the feeling of uncertainty, and so we miss out on treasures that can only be found through discovery. But curiosity can lead us to a deeper level of intimacy with Him. Our journey of faith becomes more exciting because of the questions we seek answers to along the way.

We have a Curious King.
He loves to ask questions.
And He can handle our questions.

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