3 Questions Podcast

1. How should Christians respond to the persecuted church around the world today? Should our response focus on prayer, financial support, advocacy, direct involvement, or a combination of these? What does Scripture teach us about standing alongside our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ? 2. What does Paul mean when he tells believers to “leave it to the wrath of God” in Romans 12:19? How should we understand this command, and what does it look like to trust God's justice rather than seeking revenge? 3. What does it mean that Jesus intercedes for us in Romans 8:34? How does His intercession differ from the Holy Spirit's intercession described in Romans 8:26–27, and what encouragement should believers draw from knowing that both intercede on our behalf?

1. What Bible verses have sustained you through difficult seasons? One listener shares how Deuteronomy 20:3–4 encouraged them through some of the hardest years of their life. What Scripture passages have you leaned on when life was difficult? 2. How do I honor a parent when I strongly disagree with their choices? A listener is facing a painful family situation involving their mother, stepfather, and a new relationship they believe is wrong. How can we honor our parents while still standing firm in what we believe Scripture teaches? What does it look like to set healthy boundaries while still showing biblical love and honor? 3. Why is the fish used as a Christian symbol? We see the simple outline of a fish on cars, shirts, churches, and more—but where did this Christian symbol come from, and what does it mean?

Can you eat from the Tree of Life that was in the Garden of Eden? And where is the Garden of Eden located? (Great questions submitted by a 5-year-old!) In Matthew 24:24, is Jesus saying that true believers can be drawn away from the true Christ and lose their salvation? Or is He saying they could be deceived or distracted? How should we understand this verse in its proper context? What is one of your favorite parables of Jesus, and why?

Did 12-Year-Old Jesus Disobey His Parents? In Luke 2:41–52, how was 12-year-old Jesus not sinning against His parents by staying behind at the temple when they left to return home? I would’ve been in big trouble for this as a kid! How was Jesus still honoring His parents? What’s Wrong with Getting Rich Quick? Proverbs warns several times against get-rich-quick schemes (Proverbs 13:11; 28:20; 20:21; 21:5). What is wrong with getting rich—or with getting rich quickly? Is It Easier to Believe in the Devil Than in God? I heard someone say that he believes it is easier to believe in the devil than to believe in God. I don’t know the full context, but I don’t think he is a believer. How would you respond to that statement?

How do I know if my social media use has become sinful? Are there ways to use it well, or should I just get rid of it all? Why do Baptist pastors typically avoid clerical robes, ornate chains, or crosses? What is the motivation behind that tradition? What does Ephesians 6:2 mean when it says children who obey their parents will “live long in the land”? Aren’t there many obedient children who still die young?

NIL and the Transfer Portal in college sports. Is it an evil temptation for 18-23yr olds, since the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil?   Is there any significance to the fact that everyone has blind spots in their character and personality? Couldn’t God have made us fully self-aware?   As I read the Gospels, I start wondering why John the Baptist is so unsure about Jesus and who Jesus is. The Father and Spirit seem to clearly reveal the identity of Jesus as God the Son at his baptism by John. Yet as recorded in Matthew 11:2-6, John sends his disciples to question Jesus. I know this is probably speculation on your part, but I wonder why John appears to be questioning this clearly observed, heard, and experienced baptismal event and message from God.

Why does David say in Psalm 51:4 “Against you, you only, have I sinned”? Didn’t he also sin against Uriah and Bathsheba in this instance?   My question came as a result of Pastor Doug's message a couple of weeks ago in Luke 23:27-31. While I recognize that Jesus was probably being specific about the times just prior to his crucifixion, when the religious leaders were rejecting his teachings. Is it possible that there is another prediction here in Luke? In this passage, is Jesus looking toward times such as today, when women bearing children are not seen as a virtue, but as a hindrance to their growth and prosperity? We see this view in many individuals (couples) who put off marriage and having children, and focus only on their economic progress and financial security.  How can we still prioritize our spouse and marriage when small kids demand most of our time? help make a catchy podcast tittle 

Why does David say in Psalm 51:4 “Against you, you only, have I sinned”? Didn’t he also sin against Uriah and Bathsheba in this instance?   My question came as a result of Pastor Doug's message a couple of weeks ago in Luke 23:27-31. While I recognize that Jesus was probably being specific about the times just prior to his crucifixion when the religious leaders were rejecting his teachings. Is it possible there is another prediction here in Luke? In this passage, is Jesus looking toward times such as today, when women bearing children is not seen as a virtue, but as a hindrance to their growth and prosperity? We see this view in many individuals (couples) putting off marriage, putting off having children, and looking only at their economic progress and financial security.  How can we still prioritize our spouse and marriage when small kids demand most of our time? help make a catchy podcast tittle 

Why does David say, “Against You only have I sinned”? Is Jesus pointing to more than just the cross in Luke 23? How do we prioritize marriage when parenting is overwhelming?

1. How should I respond to the death of a person that I know died without faith in Christ?   2. Was the city of Babylon at or near the location of the earlier tower of Babel, or do they just sound similar and have no other major connection?   3. What is a good scripture to read and consider when I am going through suffering?

I was just wondering if there was anything else to get out of Joshua 15, where they are telling about all the land that is given, other than showing us God kept his promise? And in that same chapter, it talks about how the Jebusites were allowed to stay, and I didn’t know why that was either.   At what age should I talk with my kids about issues of sex and sexuality?    What is the difference between psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in Ephesians 5:19?

1. With the Olympics going on, it’s got me wondering where sports, health, and fitness fit into the biblical worldview.    2. Of what value is “secular history” if it has nothing directly to do with Bible times or church history? (Examples: the Han Dynasty, the invention and development of the automobile, or bootlegging and the mafia during Prohibition)   3. Who are some of your favorite unnamed people of the Bible, and why? 

1. What are some valuable things that young members in the church can gain from older members, and visa versa?   2. Why did Jesus choose Judas as an apostle, since Judas would one day betray him?   3. I am learning to pray. What are some key factors I need to know or keep in mind? make into a short podcast title

✅ 1. Where does the Bible speak about in-laws and how do we navigate healthy relationships with them? .✅ 2. Is today’s nation of Israel the same “Israel” referred to in Genesis 12:3 — or is that fulfilled in the Body of Christ (the Church)? ✅ 3. Why does every generation anticipate the return of Christ if no one knows when it will happen?

1. If Adam and Eve’s children married one another as siblings, why don’t siblings date and marry each other now?   2. I know there are lots of angles and applications we could consider regarding A.I. However, in general how should we be thinking about and approaching A.I.?  3. If Jesus is God, how could he die?

Is it weird or hard to understand that Jesus considers all sin the same? My grandmother is such a good person — is it right to think of her as a sinner? Do we know whether Barabbas ever became a believer in Christ?

Question 1 — The Seven Spirits of God Where can I find more information about the “seven spirits of God” mentioned in Revelation 4:5 and 5:6? I’ve heard the Book of Enoch may talk about this—does it? Is there more information elsewhere in the Bible, and is the Book of Enoch the best resource for understanding this? Question 2 — Moses Seeing God / Christ in the Old Testament If passages like 1 Timothy 6:16, John 1:18, John 6:46, and others say no one has ever seen God, but Exodus 33:11 says Moses spoke to the Lord “face to face,” does this mean Moses was speaking to Jesus in the Old Testament? If not, how do we reconcile these verses? And if Jesus says in John 5:46 that Moses wrote about Him, where else in the Old Testament can I look to find Jesus spoken of by Moses? Question 3 — Four Gospel Accounts If the Gospels are biographies of Jesus, why did God want us to have four different accounts instead of just one?

1. I’ve heard people use 2 Corinthians 8, specifically verse 8, to say that tithing to the church is voluntary, and not a requirement for believers. How do we biblically support the belief that tithing is a necessary part of a Christian’s life?   2. How did we get our 66 canonized books of the Bible? Other religions, like Catholics, have 74 I think. What criteria, method, and who determined the 66?   3. If the Bible alone is the word of God, why is it ok or even encouraged to read other books or learn from other sources?

Exodus 34 is cruising along, talking about the attributes of God—how He is compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love… and then BAM!!! All of a sudden it’s “…visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.” Exodus 34:7 ESV. Seems contradictory.  How do we connect those dots?   What does Numbers 21:14 mean when it says “the Book of the Wars of the LORD”?   I think the Lord may want me to meet with a couple of other guys weekly to do some discipling. What should I be thinking about, and how should I get started? 

1. How do these parables about prayer relate to parenting?) Luke 18:1-7 (Parable of the Unjust Judge) and 11:5-8 (Parable of the Midnight Friend) seem like Jesus is teaching that we should always pray and not give up. Am I correct in believing that both of these stories are teaching us not to give up on asking God for something until we get it? And if that is the case, how does this fit with our human parenting when there are times we need to tell our kids “Don’t ask again. I already told you no.” Should we tell our kids “Keep asking, but don’t hold your breath”? 2.How do I know if my anger is sinful or righteous?   3.Is it lazy to make good sleep a priority?