The Three Questions Jesus Will Ask Everyone on Judgment Day
This blog explores the three profound questions Jesus will ask on Judgment Day, focusing on our relationship with Him, how we treat others, and the fruits of our lives. It emphasizes the importance of genuine faith and love in our actions and relationships, urging readers to reflect on their spiritual readiness for eternal life.
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine this scene. You stand before the great white throne. There is total silence. Millions of souls wait in reverent awe. Suddenly, Jesus, the supreme judge, looks straight into your eyes. His voice, the one that once calmed storms, now resonates with divine authority. He asks a question that will determine your eternal destiny. This imagined scene is not fiction; it is an approaching reality.
The Bible tells us in Hebrews 9:27, “And as it is appointed for men to die once, after that comes the judgment.” It doesn’t matter if you’re a pastor, a missionary, an entrepreneur, or a stay-at-home parent. It doesn’t matter if you’re 20 or 80 years old, or if you were born in France, the United States, or China. We will all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.
However, what many people do not realize is that Jesus will not simply open a book and read about your sins. Instead, He will ask specific questions that reveal not only what you’ve done but, more importantly, who you really are inside. Today, we will explore the three questions Jesus will possibly ask every person on Judgment Day. These questions are hidden in the pages of the Bible, and discovering them can change your life forever.
Question 1: What Will You Do With My Son?
The first question the Lord will ask on Judgment Day is, “What will you do with my son?” You may wonder how Jesus could ask a question about Himself. This reflects the glorious mystery of the Trinity. Jesus, as judge, represents all of divinity, and He wants to know what you have done with the sacrifice that was offered to you.
In John 3:18, Jesus states, “Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already because they have not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” This question is not about religion, denomination, or how many times you’ve attended church. It is about relationship. Jesus wants to know:
– Have you received me as your personal savior?
– Have you understood that I died specifically for you?
– Have you allowed my blood to wash away your sins?
On Judgment Day, there will be three types of responses to this question:
1. **The Good Person**: “Lord, I tried to be a good person. I helped the poor, was honest in my business, and respected my parents.” Jesus will reply, “But what have you done with my son? Your good works cannot pay the price for sin. Only my blood can.”
2. **The Religious Person**: “Lord, I went to church, sang in the choir, and was responsible for a ministry.” Jesus will respond, “You knew things about me, but you didn’t know me. You had a religion, but you didn’t have a relationship with me.”
3. **The Believer**: “Lord, I received you as my savior. I recognized that I was a sinner, repented, and believed that your blood cleansed me not by my works but by your grace.” Jesus will smile and say, “Blessed are you. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
If Jesus asked you this question right now, what would your answer be? Do you truly know Jesus as your personal savior, or do you just know things about Him? 1 John 5:12 states, “He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.” There is no middle ground. Either you have Jesus, or you don’t.
No matter what you have done in the past, if you sincerely say, “Jesus, I receive you as my savior. Forgive my sins. Come into my life,” He will come in right now. Jesus did not come into the world to condemn but to save.
Question 2: How Have You Treated My Little Ones?
The second question that will resonate on Judgment Day is, “How have you treated my little ones?” Here, Jesus refers not only to children but to all those He calls the little ones: the needy, the broken, the rejected, and the forgotten of society.
In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus prophesied this moment. When the Son of Man comes in His glory, He will separate people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will say to those on His right, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave me drink; I was a stranger, and you welcomed me; I was naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me.”
The righteous will be amazed and ask, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you drink?” Jesus will respond, “Truly, I tell you, to the extent that you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.”
Every time you helped someone in need, you were serving Jesus Himself. Conversely, every time you ignored someone in need, you were rejecting Christ. Jesus speaks of true love, not just charity. You can give money to appear generous, help to be seen, or serve to be applauded, but Jesus looks at the heart.
Consider the little ones Jesus speaks of:
– **The Orphans**: Did you open your home and heart to children who grew up without unconditional love?
– **The Widows**: Did you console and support women who lost their husbands?
– **The Strangers**: How did you welcome immigrants who arrived in your city?
– **The Prisoners**: Have you visited those imprisoned by addiction or despair?
– **The Sick**: Did you care for those who were afraid of dying or abandoned?
– **The Hungry**: How many times have you walked past someone emotionally hungry without offering a hug?
This question reveals who you really are. It is easy to love those who love you back, but Jesus wants to know how you treated those who could do nothing for you. He does not ask how many campaigns you organized or how many checks you wrote, He asks what you have done in small gestures.
If Jesus asked you this question today, what would your answer be? Do you remember the face of a person you helped without expecting anything in return? This question is not just about your past; it is a call for the present. There is still time to love the little ones around you who need it.
Question 3: Where Are the Fruits You Should Have Borne?
The third and final question Jesus will ask on Judgment Day is, “Where are the fruits you should have borne?” This question touches the very heart of your existence. Jesus is not only interested in what you said you were; He wants to see the fruits that prove who you really were.
In John 15, Jesus said, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.” In Matthew 7:16-20, Jesus states, “You will know them by their fruits. Do people pick grapes from thorns or figs from thistles? So every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.”
Jesus planted you on this earth like a tree, watered you with His word, nourished you with His spirit, and protected you with His love. Now, on Judgment Day, He is waiting for the harvest. But what are these fruits that Jesus hopes to find?
The fruits of the Spirit, as described in Galatians 5:22, include:
– Love
– Joy
– Peace
– Patience
– Kindness
– Goodness
– Faithfulness
– Gentleness
– Self-control
Jesus will ask:
– Where is the love you should have shown?
– Where is the joy that should have shone even in trials?
– Where is the peace that should have been your hallmark?
– Where is the patience you should have shown toward your family and colleagues?
He will also inquire about the fruits of evangelism, discipleship, holiness, and faithfulness. Have you used your life to expand His kingdom or simply to build your own empire? Have you been faithful with what He entrusted to you?
How many Christians will arrive at Judgment Day without any fruit? Beautiful on the outside but barren on the inside, like the fig tree that Jesus cursed. Many will say, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name?” And Jesus will answer, “I never knew you. Depart from me, you who practice lawlessness.” Why? Because they had a ministry but no fruit.
If Jesus appeared today and looked at your life, what would He see? Would He see sincere love or superficial tolerance? Genuine joy or forced smiles? Inner peace or anxious faith? Souls won to Christ or just people impressed by your religiosity? Disciples trained or just admirers?
Conclusion: Are You Ready?
There is still time. As long as you breathe, the season of fruit is not over. God can transform a barren tree into a fruitful one. But this requires a decision on your part. Stop pretending and start actually bearing fruit. Truly connect with Jesus, the true vine. Let the sap of His life flow through you.
Now, close your eyes again and imagine yourself before Jesus. He looks into your eyes with love but also with justice. He asks these three questions. Be honest with yourself: What would your answer be?
– Can you say with conviction, “Lord, I have received your son as my personal savior, not by my works, but by your grace?”
– Can you say with joy, “Lord, I have loved your little ones as you would have loved them?”
– Can you say with confidence, “Lord, these are the fruits you have produced through me?”
If you can answer yes to these three questions, you are ready for the day of judgment. Keep moving forward, stay faithful, and keep bearing fruit. But if your answer is a timid no, a hesitant I don’t know, or a heavy silence, today is the day of your decision.
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can choose today. If you have never received Jesus as your personal savior, do it now. Pray with sincerity:
“Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner and I need a savior. I believe that you died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day. I receive you as my personal Lord and Savior. Forgive all my sins and give me eternal life in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
If this message has touched your heart, if the Holy Spirit has spoken to you through these words, please share this message with someone who needs to prepare for the last judgment.
