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  1. Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?
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  3. In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?
  4. If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)
  5. What are the marks of a true child of God?
  6. Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
  7. How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12
  8. How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?
  9. What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?
  10. Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back?


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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?

I think that it would be prudent to remember that everyone chooses what to do with their life. The life you lead, goes with you in eternity. Eternity is an...

February 25 2026 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Were Adam and Eve saved?

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Thinking more about this, I believe that Adam and Eve must have told their children something about faith. You ask me why? Well, let's look in Hebrews...

February 25 2026

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What can we learn about the Day of the Lord from the book of Joel?

Joel begins by asking an intriguing question, "Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the days of your ancestors?" He continues: To build on...

February 25 2026 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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Abigail (1 S 25) When her foolish husband Nabal insulted David and provoked him to anger, Abigail humbly intervened. She met David with gifts, fell at his...

February 25 2026

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is it wrong in God's eyes to have a sexless marriage?

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Amanda, I liked this: "Even the littlest unforgiveness can grow into a large tree of bitterness. My husband and I have initiated a weekly TGIFF (Thank God...

February 25 2026

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does Job say about the creation of the earth in Job 38:4-6 in the ESV?

With these 2 examples of Job 38:4, what type of figure of speech is this? CEV "How did I lay the foundation for the earth? Were you there?" ERV “Where were...

February 25 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

If Jesus paid the price for our sin, why do we still suffer the consequences of our sin?

Luke 23:34: Then said Jesus, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. From the time of our...

February 24 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?

Dear Anonymous, in the context of this verse, the Greek meaning of the word "abide" is meno, which means "to remain, stay, or continue." It speaks of our...

February 24 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers?

What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers? Philippians 1:3-6 says "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in...

February 24 2026 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?

What Does "Abide in Him" Mean in the Context of 1 John 2:6? 1 John 1:2-6 says "Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who...

February 24 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What was Saul’s obsession with David in the Bible?

February 24 2026

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

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Jack, thanks for your feedback. Correction done.

February 24 2026

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

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Excellent answer, Ezekiel. When you said this, didn't you mean 1 Thessalonians 4:14? "This is the reason that 1 Corinthians 4:14 speaks of Christ coming with...

February 24 2026

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Jesus said, "You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves..." (Mk 9:50 NLT). What are they?

February 23 2026

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the difference between obedience and disobedience?

Good question, Beth! I will try to answer your question mainly from the context that you provided (John 14:23). By context, I mean the exact Bible book that...

February 23 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Truth Finder

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

The position of the human body at death resembles that of a person engaging in sleep. This is merely a euphemism. The spirit either returns to the Father if...

February 23 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16 says: "But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have...

February 23 2026 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What work will God finally complete in us (Philippians 1:6)?

This is a key biblical promise. Philippians 1:6: The assurance that "he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion". Wiersbe frequently used...

February 23 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers?

Especially Philippians 1:3-6 KJV 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy...

Philippians 1:3 - 11

February 23 2026 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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What can we learn about the Day of the Lord from the book of Joel?

Especially Joel 2:11-13 ESV 11 The Lord utters his voice before his army, for his camp is exceedingly great; he who executes his word is powerful. For the d...

February 23 2026 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Were Adam and Eve saved?

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I tend to think they were forgiven, also. They were covered by "bloody skins," which must have been shocking! Plus, they really were "infants" or newborns....

February 23 2026

Question by Anonymous
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Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

"Fallen asleep" literally means that the believer would stay unconscious until Jesus comes back. Or is it a euphemism, that the body "sleeps" while the spiri...

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What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

February 22 2026

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How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?

Proverbs 10:23 New International Version 23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. English Stan...

February 22 2026 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

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It's fitting, Jack! I like your sermon example from Martha Snell Nicholson also.

February 22 2026

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is there such a thing as a modern day prophet?

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Today is Billy Graham's birthday. Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationBilly Graham Evangelistic Association: Eight years ago today, on Feb. 21, 2018, Billy...

February 22 2026

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What can we learn from Psalm 61:1-5 where David asks God to lead him?

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Hear one of my favorite songs on this from Scripture Memory Fellowship Psalm 61:1-4 ESV (From their album, 'For You Are Wtih Me')...

February 21 2026

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

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A good song that God is using to help me memorize 1 John 3:14 is 1 John 3:14-16 (ESV) 2:16 SwordGrip: New Testament Play on Spotify Google it!

February 21 2026

Comment by Bernard Suide

Who was Simon the Leper?

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I agree that Simon was not a leper at the time of the dinner, but that he was likely healed by Jesuys at some time prior to the dinner.

February 21 2026

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

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Michael, I liked 4. Are you obedient to God's Word? (1 John 2:3-5) 5. Does your life indicate you love God rather than the world? (1 John 2:15) 6. Is your...

February 21 2026

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

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The Bible says in James 2:19,"You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!" So believing in God's existence is not what the...

February 21 2026

Comment by Ann Waldron

What should a Christian wife do if her husband leaves her and refuses to reconcile?

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You can see that the Bible states clearly in Corinthians that God said that if the wife leaves, she should seek restoration, and it doesn’t say anything...

February 21 2026

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)

Psalm 119:11 says: "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:11-13 (ESV) states: "I have stored up your word in my...

February 21 2026 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andrew Lewis

What was the spirit of God hovering over?

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In truth, when it says darkness was upon the face of the waters, darkness is a metaphor for God’s “unseeness." It has nothing to do with Satan or evil and...

February 21 2026

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?

God told the prophet Joel to proclaim this among the nations: "Prepare for war! Wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near, let them come up....

February 21 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lawrence Northeast

Why did God also destroy animals in the Flood?

I think an often overlooked aspect to this question is that the flood and total destruction outside of the provision of the ark is a type or shadow of the...

February 21 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

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What do you think of the opening stanza of Charles Wesley's hymn: 1 Jesus, my Advocate above, My Friend before the throne of love, If now for me prevails thy...

February 21 2026

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

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Good answer, Mark! What do you think of the opening stanza of Charles Wesley's hymn: 1 Jesus, my Advocate above, My Friend before the throne of love, If now...

February 21 2026

Answer by Reddit User , Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs

When God destroys the earth with fire, how will there be a new earth?

I'm going to reasonably assume that you meant to reference Revelation 21:1 and not the previous chapter. That being said, in the first overthrowing of the...

February 21 2026 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Eva Vo

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

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Your answer points 1 through 9 seem like a good, thorough solution harmonizing the Matthew and Luke accounts, I find. I will keep them and think them through...

February 21 2026

Comment by Ceasar Brantley

How old was Esther when she became Queen?

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The likelihood of Xerxes being Esther's husband is higher because Mordecai may have been removed from the exile about 3-4 generations. The phraseology...

February 21 2026

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February 20 2026

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February 20 2026

Answer by John Michelle , https://nyweeklyinfo.co.uk/

Who was the woman who poured expensive perfume mentioned in Matthew 26:6-13?

The woman who poured expensive perfume in Matthew 26:6-13 is traditionally understood to be Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha and Lazarus. Her act of...

February 20 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Will you go to heaven if you live with someone out of wedlock?

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Whether God saves a person has nothing to do with their living arrangements or marital status. Whether the Holy Spirit is sent to live with a person has...

February 20 2026

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why was Nehemiah successful in convincing the people this time?

I have chosen this from the ESV because a favorite song of mine uses it to bring out these 3 good leadership techniques. The lyrics are these: 17 Then I said...

February 20 2026 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?

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"It is for our benefit, but we are enacting the will of G-d, our Creator, for only He has the right to take life and the majestic ability to give it." So do...

February 19 2026