Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back?
Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back? 2 Samuel 14:1–20 Reading through the account of 2 Samuel 14:1-20 brings to...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?
Despite his handsome or comely looks reported in 2 Samuel 14:25, Absalom was decidedly a spoilt boy, a royal rebel per excellence whose moral reigns were...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?
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Jack, thanks for your feedback and glory to God!
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How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12
2 Chronicles 20:12 Jehoshaphat's Prayer 12 "O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is co...
2 Chronicles 20:1 - 37
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?
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I inherited a Bible from my Uncle Dick when he passed. It was the Thompson Chain Reference Bible. My Gram gave it to me. In the back of this Bible it had a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?
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Ezekiel, this is beautifully written!
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How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?
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How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?
How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds? 2 Kings 6:16 He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those...
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by Donna Williams
How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?
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Thanks for sharing Jack!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?
Psalm 18:2 describes God with several protective images: “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why wouldn't God want to be worshipped in person and in human form on Earth?
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Those who worship God must worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:23). Anything done in truth is done for the sake of righteousness. So, the man who...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?
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Well-researched, Donna!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?
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Amen, Donna, I agree with you wholeheartedly! I love this hymn based on this one verse, empasizing Jesus Christ: As the bird flies home to its parent nest,...
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Donna Williams
How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
Dear Anonymous, Joel 2:11 emphasizes repentance because the day of the LORD (Yahweh) is a time of His judgment against all who do wickedly. Yahweh always...
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Donna Williams
In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?
Dear Anonymous, Psalm 18 is a song of David the king of Israel, and during his reign he was indeed a man of war. In this psalm, David is acknowledging Yahweh...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was Nehemiah successful in convincing the people this time?
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Hear this, one of my favorite Swordgrip Scripture Songs (Genesis to Psalms) here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZDCtWBnSlGcEJDH9EGmd9 -- a song sung by...
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Donna Williams
How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?
Dear Anonymous, in my opinion, verse 4 sounds like the Psalmist is depicting Yahweh as an eagle whose wings and body are strong and powerfully built. Psalm...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?
1 John 2:6: He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. The scriptures reveal unto us from the time of Abram, who...
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Anonymous
How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?
2 Kings 6:16 He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
2 Kings 6:8 - 23
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Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection?
Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection? 1 John 4:2-3 1 John 4:2-3 says "By this you know the Spirit of God: Every...
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Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
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How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
I.e. In what ways does Joel 2:11 emphasize the importance of repentance? Joel 2:11 The Lord utters his voice before his army, for his camp is exceed...
Joel 2:1 - 32
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Anonymous
In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?
Discuss this Psalms 18:2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my sal...
Psalms 18:1 - 50
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How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?
Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
Psalms 91:1 - 16
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
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Just needed to add this verse: 1 Timothy 6:15: "...which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings and...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
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Proverbs 8:10: "Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold." Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)
Why yes, we are told that the “fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Prov. 1:7) [as per Danny] and that we should “serve the Lord with fear” (Ps....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)
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Danny, very good. I liked your very practical illustration of electricity!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
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It's all about love!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
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Exactly! God gave us his Love Letter! All He wants is that we believe and respect him! Only He knows the total complete picture! Of course that includes...
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Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection?
1 John 4:2-3 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit th...
1 John 4:1 - 21
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
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Danny! Amen! Well said!!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Abraham banish Ishmael?
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I think you've got something there, Silas. Abraham was a conduit; he wasn't providing for Hagar and Ishmael, God was. So when God told Abraham to send them...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Abraham lead Isaac to believe that God would provide a different sacrifice when he planned to sacrifice Isaac?
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This is still a great exegesis. It gets better with time! I like where the question of Abraham's integrity is vanquished. Abraham told his son the truth. God...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are there only 4 gospels in the bible?
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I just read this today on Today in the Word, so what do you think: "Church tradition for various reasons has assigned four symbols to the four Gospels:...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there an afterlife?
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Hi, I am so glad you survived to share your story! I can absolutely relate to your story. I had a tunnel experience once myself. I had surgery for [whatever...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
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I agree, Shirley. Only God is immortal. He is the eternal God. No one else is said in Scripture to be eternal by nature. Nowhere is it stated that Satan or...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
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The 2013 film In the Name of God (also known in some listings as In the Name of God: Name in Vain or subtitled A Story of Giving Thanks Based on the Ten...
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by Billy P Eldred
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Mark, this will be my last response to this thread. I believe the whole Bible is truth. All of it. It was proven to me by God in response to prayer. I do not...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?
What are some things I can learn about love and hate here? 1 John 3:1-24 This passage of Scripture consolidates a number of topical outlines on moral...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Forgiveness and salvation do not occur at the same time. Those who "Christ never knew" are due to never recognizing what God did for them. Their faith,...
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Who was the young man who fled naked in Mark 14:51-52?
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by Billy P Eldred
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Mark, if Christ's death on the cross paid for all sin forever, then all would be saved. And all can be. However, it requires faith, saving faith. Saving...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?
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Continuing, Why didn't Essau look at the evidence of Jacob's relationship with Jehovah and join Jacob in his worship of Jehovah? I don't believe it was a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?
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I don't think it's a "moot point." I think I get your point, however. Why ask this? It ain't gonna happen, so what's the point? Right? The point is that...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Billy, I agree there is a coming judgment for unbelievers (the White Throne), and a judgment for believers (the judgement seat of Christ) regarding reward...
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Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?
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by Billy P Eldred
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Mark, there will come a day of judgment. All those "in Christ" will be saved. We are "in Christ" when we repent of sin, yes with the grace we receive from...