Jacob was a patriarch but his prayer did not save his sons except Joseph. Why? David was the psalmist but Solomon’s name is not found among RIGHTEOUS people. Why? Samuel was a high priest but his sons were notorious?. Why?… If they couldn’t save their own family members, then what was the use of being a prophet, patriarch, or high priest? So confused. (India)
These righteous men of old suffered grief and loss because some of their children did not follow God. Yet, when people are developed and matured through their suffering, they become compassionate, godly people. These faithful ones will be rewarded on earth to become the human representatives of Christ’s spiritual reign. God said, “I will restore [...]
Why was the curse of death a just penalty for Adam? Was Adam under a law? (India)
The giving of a law by any competent authority implies the ability of the recipient to keep that law. The giving of a law presupposes the possibility of its violation, and, hence, a law always has penalties attached to it. Father Adam was created in the image of God. When he sinned, he received a sentence [...]
Who was David? (Part 2)
Be sure to watch Who was David? (Part 1) found here: https://youtu.be/BDVRsUxuCxU David was a shepherd, prophet, musician, songwriter, army commander, and finally, king of Israel. When David was young, he served King Saul first by playing music for him and then by becoming Saul’s armor bearer, and later a commander in Saul’s army. [...]
Who was David? (Part 1)
David was a shepherd, prophet, musician, songwriter, army commander, and finally, king of Israel. He was the youngest son in his family from Bethlehem. The Scriptures say he was a man after God’s own heart, meaning he was loyal to God and wanted most of all to please Him. Also, Jesus came from David’s [...]
How did Sunday become a day of rest or the Sabbath? (Germany)
Jesus was resurrected on the first day of the week, now called Sunday. Thus, the early church met on Sunday in remembrance of His resurrection. Mark 16:1-2 (KJV), “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. [...]
Why did the Son become the ONLY gateway to the Father when people used to be able to go directly to the Father? (United States)
Summary: Faith is always required to approach God. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is (or know who God is) and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (know His character).” Hebrews 11:6. However, praying to God or [...]