Month: March 2022

Question: Can you explain Numbers chapter 12, outline Aaron and Miriam’s offence(s), and it’s implications in the present-day church?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Aaron and Miriam’s offense in Numbers 12, “Can you explain Numbers chapter 12, outline Aaron and Miriam’s offence(s), and it’s implications in the present-day church?” In order to answer this question, one must look at the context and the content of Numbers 12. The text says this, “Miriam and Aaron began … Read More “Question: Can you explain Numbers chapter 12, outline Aaron and Miriam’s offence(s), and it’s implications in the present-day church?” »

Question: I read the Bible but then a few hours pass and then I forget about it later on. What can I do to remember what I have learned in my Bible studies?

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Christian Living

Thank you for question on recalling the Bible lessons, “I read the Bible but then a few hours pass and then I forget about it later on. What can I do to remember what I have learned in my Bible studies?” To be honest when my wife asks me to go down to the grocery store … Read More “Question: I read the Bible but then a few hours pass and then I forget about it later on. What can I do to remember what I have learned in my Bible studies?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 12:1-3

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 12:1-3. Circle the words that stands out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 12:1-3” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:46-57

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 11:46-57. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin. “What are we accomplishing?” they asked. “Here … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:46-57” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:36-45

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 11:36-45. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 36 Then the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” 37 But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?” 38 Jesus, once more … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:36-45” »

Question: Does the Gospel of John contain any kind of “Great Commission,” instructing the disciples to go into all the world, preaching the gospel, etc.?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on the “Great Commission” in the Gospel of John, “Does the Gospel of John contain any kind of “Great Commission,” instructing the disciples to go into all the world, preaching the gospel, etc.?” The Gospel of John is the Great Commission Message and the followers are to sent to preach the … Read More “Question: Does the Gospel of John contain any kind of “Great Commission,” instructing the disciples to go into all the world, preaching the gospel, etc.?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:28-35

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 11:28-35. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 28 After she had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside. “The Teacher is here,” she said, “and is asking for you.” 29 When Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:28-35” »

Question: According to 1 Samuel chapter 12, if Israel asking of a king is a sin, why is it that God was the one that choose Saul? Why did God partake in the process?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on I Samuel 12, “According to 1 Samuel chapter 12, if Israel asking of a king is a sin, why is it that God was the one that choose Saul? Why did God partake in the process?” Here is a thought for your consideration: The Israelites sinned because they insisted on … Read More “Question: According to 1 Samuel chapter 12, if Israel asking of a king is a sin, why is it that God was the one that choose Saul? Why did God partake in the process?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:17-27

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 11:17-27. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 17 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Now Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, 19 and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:17-27” »

Question: Why does Bible grammar seem intentionally perplexing compared to today?

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on Biblical grammar, “Why does Bible grammar seem intentionally perplexing compared to today?” I am not a Hebrew or Greek scholar. In taking Hebrew and Greek in seminary, I found that by taking Greek, I finally understood English grammar better. Greek is very precise and there is less ambiguity than in … Read More “Question: Why does Bible grammar seem intentionally perplexing compared to today?” »