A Question Was Asked: The Children of Israel
As these tribes dispersed, their hearts yearned for answers anchored in the promises of old. The wisdom of Proverbs speaks to their journey: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). In seeking to unravel their destiny, this question guided their exploration of faith and divine purpose, urging them to look beyond the physical exile towards a deeper spiritual awakening.
The question asked by the lost tribes was not just about their place in the world but about their role in God’s unfolding story. Their search for meaning resonated with the call of Jeremiah: “Call to me, and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know” (Jeremiah 33:3). In their quest, they embodied the essence of inquiry and perseverance, navigating through uncertainty with an unwavering belief in divine revelation. Their journey speaks on the human spirit’s relentless pursuit of truth, inspiring us to embrace our own questions as we seek understanding and connection within the broader scope of God’s eternal plan.
Open edition. Offset lithograph. Measures 25×36.75 inches (paper size) and 22.25×33.25 inches (image size).
