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  1. Why was honey forbidden on the altar?
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  5. Did Mephibosheth ever walk again?
  6. Why did Elihu spend so much of this time defending his right to speak (Job 33:2-7)?
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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Where was Adam when Eve ate the forbidden fruit?

I quote this directly from my NKJV Bible footnote. Genesis 3:6: "Notice the parallel to 2:6; this tree was like the other trees. It was good for food. These...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Where was Adam when Eve ate the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil?

He was with her, per Gen. 3:6 "...She also gave some of it to her husband who was with her, and he ate it."

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Where was Adam when Eve ate the forbidden fruit?

He was right there beside her, per Gen. 3:6.

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

How can the Father be satisfied with the suffering of his Son? Isa 53:11

My opinion is that the Father is satisfied because the law that He Himself had laid down was satisfied. Sin must be paid for. Most people know that actions...

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What does it mean that Jesus is the son of David?

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What does the Bible say about bitterness?

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How do you get others to respond to constructive criticism (Prov. 29:19)?

December 10 2023

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How can the Father be satisfied with the suffering of his Son? Isa 53:11

The New Living Version of Isaiah 53:11 puts the verse as follows: "When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of...

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What does the Bible say about scoffers?

December 10 2023

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How can the Father be satisfied with the suffering of his Son? Isa 53:11

Isaiah 53:11 states in 2 different versions: GW He will see and be satisfied because of his suffering. My righteous servant will acquit many people becau...

Isaiah 53:1 - 12

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Question by LISA FARMER

Where was Adam when Eve ate the forbidden fruit?

Genesis 3:1 - 24

December 10 2023 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What is the origin of Christmas?

The origin of Christmas is usually thought of as a pagan observance, linked with the winter solstice, so Christians should not observe it. But Christmas is...

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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

December 10 2023

Answer by John Appelt

What was Herod's temple / the third temple?

In John 2:20, the Jewish leaders misunderstood Jesus when He said, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up,” John 2:19. He was speaking of...

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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

December 10 2023

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How did Mary, the mother of Jesus, conceive a child when she had not been with a man?

December 09 2023

Answer by Perry Peterson , Ret podiatrist born again Christian and bible student 30+yrs

What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

When you plug in a lamp, the current energizes the lightbulb and light is created. Gen. 2:7: Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and...

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Why do Catholics eat fish on Friday?

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What does it mean that "if anyone loudly blesses their neighbor in the morning, it will be taken as a curse"?

December 09 2023

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Did the high priest have a rope tied to him when he entered the Holy of Holies?

December 08 2023

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Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?

December 08 2023

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

Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

Matthias became the 12th apostle to the "circumcision" (Israel, through Christ's earthly ministry). Paul was appointed by God to be the apostle of the...

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How do the events in today's Israel (war with Hamas) fit in to Bible prophecy?

December 08 2023

Answer by Roberto Benitez

How did Methuselah live to be 969 years old?

Adam and Eve were created genetically perfect. However, the consequences of the Fall had the effect of initiating replication errors in their DNA. This is...

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Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

What "curse" comes to an end in Revelation 22:3?

The curse Revelation 22:3 refers to is found in Genesis 3:15-19. God warned Adam and Eve that they would surely die if they ate from the Tree of the...

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Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Was the first day of creation in the Bible, called Sunday? The calendar was not in existence.

I've had this same question as it relates to Judaism, Seventh Day Adventists, etc., so I did some research. The Bible does not use the word “Sunday” for the...

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Who are the parents of Mary, the mother of Jesus?

December 07 2023

Answer by John Appelt

What is the significance of the walls of Jerusalem?

In ancient times, the wall with its towers and gates, which enclosed a city, was important for safety and protection. Defining the wall of Jerusalem is...

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How can we know if a person is saved?

December 07 2023

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If a man has multiple wives and becomes a Christian, what is he supposed to do?

December 07 2023

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the difference between fornication and adultery?

I think another source is helpful: "Adultery is the act of sexual intercourse between a married man and someone other than his wife, or sexual intercourse...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why did Jesus have to come as a baby at Christmas?

I asked my son-in-law this very question, and this is how he replied, "I think that God wants us to realize that he is one of us. No we're not deities. But...

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Does God predestine people to be saved?

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What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?

December 06 2023

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is a trespass in the Bible?

According to Strong's Concordance (viewable at https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_3900.htm), the Greek word translated as "trespass" or "trespasses"...

December 06 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How did David playing soothing music for Saul cause the distressing spirit sent from God to leave Saul?

Although the distressing spirit apparently came upon Saul by God's will (whether decretive or permissive), David's ability to soothe Saul's distress by the...

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What was the 'spirit of prostitution' in Hosea 4:12?

December 06 2023

Answer by Rob Sparks

How tall was the Tower of Babel?

The book of Jasher, chapter 9, says it took a year to reach the top. It also states that the lower 1/3rd was swallowed up by the earth, and the next 1/3rd...

December 06 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is a trespass in the Bible?

Matthew 6:12 - 15

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Do you have to say the sinner's prayer in order to be saved?

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How does predestination work as described by scripture?

December 05 2023

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

Can messianic Jews be considered Christian?

This is such a great question. I had to recently remind myself (or rather, have God remind me through His written Word) to bring it down a notch. Romans...

December 05 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Can messianic Jews be considered Christian?

Though it sounds like simply "Jews who become Christians", Messianic Judaism more resembles what's now called the Hebrew Roots movement....

December 05 2023 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Can messianic Jews be considered Christian?

Do messianic Jews believe totally what born again Christians believe?

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

How did David playing soothing music for Saul cause the distressing spirit sent from God to leave Saul?

"And whenever the distressing spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand. So Saul was refreshed and was well, and the dis...

December 05 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Bible say about divination?

Michael said divination is associated with the occult. "Occult means 'hidden'. It covers practices that are not approved of by God e.g., astrology (Is....

December 04 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about trying times and difficulties?

Moses in Deuteronomy spoke to the people in chapter 31. He said, "Be strong, fear not," for God was with them and He would never leave them. Remember that...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Do we have a biblical record of Elijah's parents?

Not that I've been able to find, and there doesn't seem to be any record in other literature either. The Kabbalists present some theories but they're pure...

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Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?

There is power in the name of Jesus! Let's review some verses that reveal the power in God’s/Jesus’ name: They had Peter and John brought before them and...

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