What are the Ten Commandments?
They are instructions from God for leading a godly life, teaching us right from wrong regarding our relationships with God and those around us. (1st Commandment, Exodus 20:3, NLT) “You must not have any other god but Me.” This means God should always be FIRST in our hearts and lives, and we should [...]
Why would God let two small children lose both of their grandfathers? (United States)
What a huge loss. Your two little children loved their grandfathers and now they are no longer able to hug, comfort, play, and teach them. The children and you are grieving deeply. We are sad and extend our heart felt sympathies to you, to the boys, and to the rest of the family.? ?But the [...]
How many brothers did Jesus have? (Zambia)
Matthew 13:55, 56, “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Aren’t all his sisters with us? So, Jesus had four half-brothers and at least two half-sisters. These children were the fruitage of Joseph’s and Mary’s marriage.
How can I conquer the fear of shame and rejection? Can faith conquer the fear of unknown? (Nigeria)
You receive your value from God - not from another person. Whether a person shames or rejects you does not change that you are precious to God (John 16:27). God even knows how many hairs are in your head. Matthew 10:30: “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” 1 Peter 5:7: Therefore, [...]
Why is the work of God suffering? (Uganda)
Summary: “For still the vision (of Christ’s kingdom) awaits its time; it hastens to the end--it will not lie. If it seem slow, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.” Habakkuk 2:3 (RSV) Discussion: The work of God is not suffering or failing. God’s work is succeeding! Isaiah 55:9, 11 (NIV), [...]
Why was Jesus baptized?
John the Baptist was Jesus’ cousin. John’s mission was to prepare the hearts of the Jewish people to turn toward Jesus and his teachings. He did this by urging them to repent, (meaning, feel sincere regret) for their sins, to change, and to return to their nation’s special relationship with God. Baptism is a [...]