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    1. Why ask a blessing from someone who had just hurt you? (Genesis 32:26)
    2. Was Jesus despised by men or respected by them?
    3. Why was the temple decorated so ornately (2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1)?
    4. How does an honest answer resemble a kiss on the lips? (Proverbs 24:26)
    5. Who was Molek? (Isaiah 57:9)
    6. Why would anyone want to sacrifice their children? (2 Chronicles 28:3)
    7. What does it mean in Proverbs 18:16 that your gift will make room for you?
    8. Why call wicked Babylon a Virgin Daughter? (Isaiah 47:1)
    9. Why did Solomon spend more time building his own house than God’s house? (1 Kings 6:38–7:1)
    10. What are the benefits of "drinking water from your own well?" (Proverbs 5:19ff)
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    Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

    Why did Solomon spend more time building his own house than God’s house? (1 Kings 6:38–7:1)

    To me, the relevant consideration would be that Solomon prioritized the building of the Temple over the building of his own house. The fact that he spent...

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    Why was the temple decorated so ornately (2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1)?

    I would say that, even prior to the building of the Temple, God gave similar detailed instructions to Moses (in passages such as Exodus 25-27) for the...

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    Why was the temple decorated so ornately (2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1)?

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    Why did Solomon spend more time building his own house than God’s house? (1 Kings 6:38–7:1)

    38 And in the eleventh year, in the month of [ac]Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its details and according to all its plans. S...

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

    How does an honest answer resemble a kiss on the lips? (Proverbs 24:26)

    A kiss on the lips between two people (including two men) in that time and culture was regarded as a sign of honor and respect, especially if offered by a...

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

    How long was Jesus on the cross?

    Jesus was then hung between two convicted thieves and, according to the Gospel of Mark, died some six hours later. According to Mark's Gospel, he endured the...

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    What is Heaven going to be like for married people?

    We will maintain our identities and know each other, {Jesus statement in Luke 20:34, 35 doesn’t imply that Christians won’t recognize their wives in heaven}...

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

    How does an honest answer resemble a kiss on the lips? (Proverbs 24:26)

    26 An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

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    Which resources should I use to study the book of Daniel?

    I would recommend two: Daniel: The John Walvoord Prophecy Commentary Edited By: Charles H. Dyer, Philip E. Rawley By: John F. Walvoord More in John Walvoord...

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    Why did Jesus ask the man at the pool if he wanted to get well?

    The obvious thing is that Christ wants to direct the man’s attention to his need and the fact that it’s never been resolved. And that shows that He cares....

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    Why did testing come to Job? (Job 23:10)

    Why did testing come to Job? (Job 23:10) ERV "But God knows me. He is TESTING [caps, mine] me and will see that I am as pure as gold" (Job 23:10). God let...

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    What is the exception clause for divorce?

    The answer to 1 Cor 7:10-11 is 1 Cor 7:12 & 15! "But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to...

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

    Was Isaiah speaking about literal waters, rivers and fire? (Isaiah 43:2)

    Note the following comment on the verb, “pass.” NET When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass 1 through the streams, they will not...

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    How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?

    The Father sees us individually-- he knows our names (John 10:3), the hairs on our heads (Matt 10:30), knit every one of us together in the womb (Psalm...

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