Did our parents raise us so when they get older, we would take care of them?
God does want children to love, respect and care for their parents. He tells us in the fifth commandment (Genesis 20:12) to “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” This commandment is restated in Leviticus 19:3, Deuteronomy 5:16, by Jesus [...]
In 2 Samuel 24, God Himself incited David to take a census of Israel. Why would God do this and then punish Israel for it?
Please compare 2 Samuel 24:1 with 1 Chronicles 21:1 to see the discrepancy.2 Samuel 24:1, "And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah."1 Chronicles 21:1,2: "And Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel. And David [...]
What does the Bible to say about the suicide, especially if the woman is a missionary?
The decision to become a missionary demonstrates a person's heart desire to spend her life in God's service. This, of course, is pleasing to God. We do not know, nor can we appreciate, the many sorrows and trials the woman may have experienced. But God knows, and He will not forget her labors of love to serve Him. This is praiseworthy.Suicide is generally [...]
Why did God punish Miriam? Was it wrong for her to rebuke Moses for the wrong thing?
Let's first read the scriptures in Numbers 12:1-15: “Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. ‘Has the LORD spoken only through Moses?’ they asked. ‘Hasn't he also spoken through us?’ And the LORD heard this. (Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble [...]
What is really the Lord's Supper and its significance to the new convert?
The last evening that our Lord was with his disciples (the day we would term Thursday) was the opening night of the fourteenth of Nisan (first month of the Jewish calendar). This would be the last meal that our Lord would eat with his 12 disciples before his crucifixion. It was so important that he [...]
What are some scriptures from the King James version about being a good leader for the kingdom of GOD?
The scriptures tell us about the qualities of both good and bad leaders. The best leaders are servants to others and examples of Christ-like behavior. Consider the following scriptures: Mat 23:10-12 "Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. But the greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and [...]