Question: Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Exodus 3–11, “Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?” When I think about the word, civilization, the word civilization implies certain factors regarding a people group. The most important characteristics are territory, cities, government, religion, social structure, and culture. … Read More “Question: Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?“ »

Question: Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3

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New Testament

Thank you for the biblical question on Judas Iscariot, “Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3 Judas Iscariot had worldly sorrow, but he did not have godly sorrow. … Read More “Question: Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3“ »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:11-12

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 20:11-12.  Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 11 Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:11-12” »

Question: When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?

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New Testament

Thank you for the biblical question, “When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration of the Scriptures at the time of writing the Second Epistle to Timothy: A. Saul of Tarsus as a Pharisee accepted the three fold division … Read More “Question: When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?“ »

Question: How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the biblical question on Keturah, “How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?” The age of Keturah is uncertain, but it is likely that she was a mature woman. Abraham marries her after his wife, Sarah dies in Genesis 23. It is after Issac marries Rebekah that Abraham marries Keturah. Genesis … Read More “Question: How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?“ »

Question: The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and unpunished.

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Christian Living, Old Testament

Thank you for the question on forgiveness and justice, “The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and … Read More “Question: The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and unpunished.“ »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:3-10

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 20:3-10. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 3 So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. 4 Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent over and looked in at the strips of … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:3-10” »

Question: What is the one thing you did not plan for when you got older?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the life lesson question, “What is the one thing you did not plan for when you got older?” One thing that I didn’t plan for was our health. When we are young, we think that we have decades of good health. Everyone of us plan to live to retirement and to enjoy retirement. … Read More “Question: What is the one thing you did not plan for when you got older?“ »

Question: In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the books of the Bible, “In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?” The Protestant version of the Bible has 66 books while the Catholic … Read More “Question: In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?“ »

Question: Isn’t God a bit too angry in the Old Testament for theologians to say that he loves us infinitely?

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Theology

Thank you for the question on the wrath of God, “Isn’t God a bit too angry in the Old Testament for theologians to say that he loves us infinitely?” If I may suggest that one look at two biblical examples to see if God over-reacted in his anger against humans. A. The biblical narrative of the … Read More “Question: Isn’t God a bit too angry in the Old Testament for theologians to say that he loves us infinitely?“ »