What nature was Jesus talking about when he said we must be like children or we can’t enter the Kingdom of Heaven? A teachable spirit,

The Discussion Bible offers tens of thousands of questions you never thought to ask but are essential to encourage personal insight and group discussion. There

If the devil uses good things for evil, do you think God can use evil things for good? Religious prejudice has labeled many things as

“Sixteen Reasons Why I Love You” was a hit song in the 1960s, written by Bill and Doree Post in 1959. The song was made

Why do people love episodes about Superman, the Hulk, Hercules, and other superheroes? I can’t speak for others, but as for me, I get to

Why are my burdens too heavy to bear? Maybe you’ve heard the common saying in church: “God won’t put more on you than you are

Should we ignore what God says to the churches? If the shoes don’t fit, we don’t have to wear them. But what if they do

Jesus tells us to “turn the other cheek,” as if sustaining one slap isn’t enough. Why would Jesus say that? Restraint shows true strength. Retaliation

Some people say a loving God would never allow evil in the world. Others say it’s the devil’s fault. Or it must be our fault.

If the creator of our world has the knowledge and power to eliminate suffering, evil, and death, why doesn’t he do it? We are told

“God is love” is a common saying, but do we really know what it means? Everybody hungers for love. Before I knew God, I couldn’t

When we’re working for the Lord, does he sign our paychecks? If so, how much does he pay? “Give to get” doesn’t always work. Jesus

Preaching that says, “God wants to give us all we want,” gives me great sorrow. Why? Unless we have truly surrendered all our wants and

Many Christians expect to be in Heaven because they are “basically good,” as if they are not doing so many bad things that they would

When Jesus came to set captives free, he came for you and me, not just the people who were staring out through prison bars. Does

Does God always keep his promises? If he does, people might have reason to fear. God’s blessings have conditions. These days, I seldom hear a

Many jokes have been written about what is required to pass the pearly gates and enter the Kingdom of Heaven. If there really is a

As a child, I was given blank pages with a scattering of numbered dots. I drew a line from one dot to the next until

Some think prayer doesn’t matter, because God will do what he wants, anyway. Others pray and nothing happens, so they assume either God doesn’t care

Whatever can go wrong will go wrong. Is that true? Wouldn’t it be nice if everything that went wrong would actually wind up right? Joseph

What if a Christian doctrine was based on a misinterpretation of just one verse? Out of over 23,000 verses, that’s not even half of 1

The typical recited line from The Lord’s Prayer is “lead us not into temptation.” Is God a controlling force in whether people are tempted to

Did Jesus say all I had to do was knock and the door would open? Supposedly, all we have to do is ask. I’d like

Story books picture David as a child when he faced Goliath. Is that fable or fact? David was the youngest of eight sons. He was

Based on scientific fact, the biblical story of Jonah reads like a fairy tale. Could it possibly be true? To be thrown into the sea,

I sometimes hear people talk about Satan as the “prince and power of the air,” having dominion on Earth. Supposedly, he’s present everywhere and not

Our High Priest is easily touched with the feeling of our infirmities, because he was tested in every area just as we are, yet without

He went about a stone’s throw away, knelt, and prayed. “My Father, if you are willing, let me escape this suffering. Nevertheless, I want your

I will always be with you, even until the end of the world. — Matthew 28:20 All the rungs of a ladder are important if

“Because evil will flourish, most people’s love will grow cold. But those who remain faithful until the end will be saved.” — Matthew 24:12–13 Most

“Woman, where are your accusers? Is there no one here to condemn you?” “No one, sir.” “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no

“Do not store up treasure for yourselves on Earth, where moths and rust can eat it up and thieves break in and steal. Instead, store

“If you forgive others for the wrongs they have done, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive them, he will

“If anyone publicly acknowledges me before men, I will publicly acknowledge him before my Father in Heaven. But anyone who denies me before men I

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” — Matthew 4:19 Right after John the Baptizer identified the Messiah, Simon

“But the second commandment is equally important. Love your neighbor as yourself.” — Matthew 22:39 Everything Jesus said is important, but which words are most

You must love God with your whole heart, with all your being and all your strength. — Matthew 22:37 As I consider some of Jesus’

Have you ever watched a football game and seen someone hold up a sign in the end zone that said: JOHN 3:16?

Since Paul said he didn’t build on another person’s foundation (Romans 15:20), we might think he would leave Rome to others. Something must have made that area an important exception to the rule.

We can believe whatever we want. It doesn’t have to be true. To believe a lie, all we have to do is reject all evidence that conflicts with what we want to believe.

What we do know for sure is that he took whatever amount of time was needed for each stage of creation to perfectly suit his purpose, since each “day” was judged to be “good.”

In the Kingdom of God, we have battles, but they are not fought with guns, tanks, and bombs. Warfare calls for a different kind of sword.

We need the Holy Spirit to help us see what we can’t perceive with our natural eyes. Kingdoms aren’t all the same.

Prior to his death, Jesus said, “There are many things I’d like to tell you, but you can’t handle it right now.” What new things might he have told them after the resurrection?

Athletes give their lives in strenuous training for a short-lived glory, but we strive for a reward that will last forever. — 1 Corinthians 9:25

Get rid of all bitterness, anger, and vengefulness. Avoid quarreling and slander, shunning all kinds of malice. — Ephesians 4:31 Sin is failure to do

People are tempted when their desires take them in a direction different from where God would have them go. — James 1:14 Is it true?

“If you do not forgive,” Jesus said, “your heavenly Father will not forgive your sins.” — Mark 11:26 Peter asked how many times one should

If we confess our wrongdoing, he is sure to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9 The Jews of Jesus’