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  1. What is considered a marriage abandonment according to the Bible?
  2. Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?
  3. What kind of oath did David make? (1 Samuel 20:3)
  4. What is the meaning of Leviticus 19 verse 28, "Thou shalt not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourself"??
  5. Does God help us out of ALL our troubles (Psalm 34:17)?
  6. What is an "allotment" in reference to what the tribes of Israel were given in Joshua 13:33?
  7. How do you personally express praise to God? Is He your strength in daily life?"
  8. How will these prophets torment people (Revelation 11:10)?
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  10. Why did David, a man after God's own heart, have an idol in his home (1 Samuel 19:13)?


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

Can you eat or get too much of a good thing?

Similarly to honey, all delights of this life and world (not just food and clothing) should be used or taken in moderation. If such discretion is exercised,...

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Why did Jesus call people fools and yet condemn others for doing the same thing?

May 22 2023

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of Daniel?

The prophet Daniel served God for about 70 years through the period of the Babylonian Empire and part of the Persian Empire, Daniel 6:28. As with all the...

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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

May 22 2023

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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

May 22 2023

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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

May 22 2023

Answer by William Smith

Why didn't the nakedness of Adam and Eve embarrass them before the fall (Genesis 2:25)?

I see no magic to it. They were the very first people. How would they even know to be ashamed or not ashamed about their appearance — what would be the...

May 22 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How should a Christian view sex education?

May 22 2023

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?

1 Cor. 11:25 and Heb. 9 say that Jesus’ death enacted a new covenant. Heb. 9:16 says that a will is not in force until the one who made it dies. Who made the...

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How should a Christian view sex education?

May 21 2023

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

What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?

Genesis first chapter,"In the beginning, God created..." You obviously know that Jesus is God incarnate. So why is this significant? When you have a problem,...

May 21 2023 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Who was Obadiah in 1 Kings 18:1-16?

Was he the same as the prophet Obadiah, or a different man?

1 Kings 18:1 - 19

May 21 2023 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Can you eat or get too much of a good thing?

What does it mean that we shouldn't eat more honey than we need? Is this applicable to not taking more than we need of any good thing, or just some things li...

Proverbs 25:16

May 21 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

Forgiving others is SO important! Ephesians 4:32 comes to mind, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."...

May 21 2023 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about brain trauma?

May 21 2023

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What does the Bible say about confidence?

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What should we learn from the symbolism of the potter and clay in the Bible?

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Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?

May 21 2023

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

How could God allow the Witch of Endor to raise Samuel from the dead when God condemned witchcraft?

Samuel wasn't resurrected. He was channeled. Notice in verse 19 (KJV) that Samuel tells Saul that Saul and his sons will "be with me" (DEAD Samuel) tomorrow....

May 21 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people? I think a couple of reasons is because of the faith of the patriarchs, specifically Abraham, and God's...

May 21 2023 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How could God allow the Witch of Endor to raise Samuel from the dead when God condemned witchcraft?

All contact with the spirit world is expressly forbidden irrespective of the nature of the spirits concerned (Lv 19:26-31; Dt 18:10-11; Job 7:7-10; Is 8:18-2...

1 Samuel 28:7

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Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?

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What does the Bible say about jealousy?

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What does the Bible say about your wife wearing lingerie in the bedroom?

May 20 2023

Answer by Courage Mungate

Was there power in Jesus' physical blood?

It's not Jesus' physical blood that has power, to such an extent that the church today says that they are sprinkling Jesus' blood on every aspect of their...

May 20 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of Ezekiel?

Ezekiel the prophet spoke for the Lord to the captives in Babylon for about twenty years. As with other prophetic writings, the writer’s name gives insights...

May 20 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Can we interpret and apply Old Testament prophecy to our times?

Creative question, Carol! "So I will show my greatness and my holiness and make myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they will know that I am the...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why prepare a meal "in the presence of … enemies"? (23:5)

Psalm 23:5: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. From the beginning of...

May 20 2023 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What is the Wycliffe Bible?

The Wycliffe Bible is an English translation from 1382. According to https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/Wycliffe-Bible-WYC/, it wasn't a "good read". But...

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What is the New Living Translation (NLT)?

May 19 2023

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Answer by Justin Hale

Does God exist in all Universes or just ours?

The term 'Creation' in the scriptures refers to everything; including every thought formed by every thinking being capable of experiencing any possible...

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Did Stephen pray for Saul in Acts 7:58?

May 19 2023

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

What do I say to someone who brings up contradictions in the Bible?

Consider the following when faced with verses that are confusing or seemingly contradictory: 1. God never changes, but His instructions to mankind change...

May 19 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jonathan use secret signals (1 Samuel 20:35-40)?

In my opinion, after Saul tried to kill not only David, but also even his own son Jonathan because of Jonathan's friendship with David, Jonathan suspected...

May 18 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Where does faith come from?

May 18 2023

Answer by Lovance Whittle

Was the Lord already searching for a new leader for the children of Israel long before Saul's act of disobedience?

Saul was a satisfying choice to the people. You would think he had an advantage since he was anointed and the people wanted him. His appearance helped with...

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What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

May 18 2023

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

What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?

My opinion is that it means you pray without ceasing. That is new. That's a change. I mean, did you pray without ceasing before you became a child of God? I...

May 17 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?

God forgave the prostitute nearly 2,000 years ago. The prostitute just needs to believe this for salvation (1 Cor 15:1-4), and to then begin living a new...

May 17 2023 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when He told His disciples they could forgive sins?

The apostles having the Holy Ghost would be able to discern the hearts of men during what would have been their "great commission" while spreading the gospel...

May 17 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of Jeremiah?

Jeremiah presented the word of the Lord for about 45 years from the time of Josiah to Zedekiah and the captivity, Jeremiah 1:1-3. He was known as the weeping...

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What does the Bible say about shame and regret?

May 16 2023

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)

Does God still speak through dreams? My answer is in the negative. The Scriptures contain a summary of God's revelation to us in Christ Jesus....

May 16 2023 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What did Jesus mean when He told His disciples they could forgive sins?

The sins we can forgive are those committed against us personally. In fact, if the person truly repents, we are obligated to forgive. Luke 17:3 says, "So...

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Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?

May 15 2023