Crosswords

As Christians how should we think about the shootings that occurred in the past 2 weeks? Does Luke 12:35-48 really specifically address Pastors? In light of the warning Jesus gives to unfaithful servants and Pastors in our passage, can you speak about the scandal going on in the Southern Baptist Convention right now?

Are we supposed to get ourselves "pumped up" for the Lord? What is a "spirit of fear" according to 2 Tim 1? Should I ever be angry at evil-doers?

How much should other people's comments affect my mood? If I'm obeying God's revealed will, can I just do whatever I want and say that I'm in the will of God? What is the point of praying if I can't change God's mind?

Am I really supposed to not ask God to be rich or poor? Should Christians invest and pursue financial planning in light of the fact that money is not going to matter in heaven? Do I really have the potential to be truly evil in man's eyes?

Was the crucifixion the only possible explanation for Jesus' death described by the prophets? Was it a miracle when the disciples took the colt for Jesus on Palm Sunday? How should Christians respond to political adversaries who criticize conservative views on welfare and caring for others?

Could you explain humanism and whether it is a world-wide philosophy, or just separate to the U.S.? What did Jesus mean when he said to "give alms" in Luke 11? Why is there so little about the rapture in Revelation? Can you explain amillenialism?

How does someone fall into more sin by trying to "clean up" their lives? Direction vs Perfection? Should we boycott Disney? How do I speak as a Christian to someone considering transitioning genders?

Can you ever preach about how to have a better marriage without being tagged as "prosperity teaching?" How do I pray boldly expecting God to answer my prayers, and not feeling disappointed when God says 'no?' If God can sovereignly call, why do I still struggle with obedience?

How do I deal with the challenges of prayer - tiredness, poor attention, repetition? Do I run from the devil or resist him? Can different cultures identify sin differently?

What's the difference between scribes, Pharisees, lawyers, etc? How do we know that the Good Samaritan is a parable and not an account? What are we supposed to give up when we follow Christ?

Am I guaranteed to be protected from Satan if I am a Christian? Are widows obligated to remarry? How can I convince my friend that Jesus is worth following if he is on the fence?

What did it mean for Jesus' face to be "set for the journey to Jerusalem?" Should we ever call for God to "call down fire" (as it were) on evil men? Can you elaborate on the judgment God has reserved for the cities that rejected the disciples? When should we avoid contentious conversations in the church?

What does it mean to do something "in the name of Jesus?" Was Jesus harsh toward the father in Luke 9? How should we think of faith healers and the like in relation to Jesus' words in Luke 9:50?

Did Jesus really need to become a baby? Can someone deny Christ and still repent? How do you help someone stop deceiving themselves into believing they are saved when they are not saved? How should I think about 2022 New Years Goals as a Christian?

If based on morality, which religion is right? How should we think about the many young people "leaving" the faith? Which rituals should Christians participate in around Christmas?

Is reminding myself of the Scriptures just another form of secular "self-help?" What exactly does it mean to be "dead" according to Ephesians 2? How often do I have to miss church before my kids are affected?

Are some Catholics saved? How should we think about the vaccines mandates many Christians are facing in their workplace?

Is hades the same as eternal hell? How do I help my Christian friends who believe in conspiracy theories? What does it mean to examine myself as a Christian and how often should I do this?

Why was Jesus sleeping on the boat in Luke 8? How do we deal with anxiety as Christians? Have Christians who had sex before marriage doomed their marriage for failure?

What might have happened to the woman who annointed Jesus' feet with alabaster? Does the Holy Spirit come upon Christians? Are parables meant to hide truth or reveal it? And which soils are saved in Luke 8 Pastor Sam!?

Do you know what God's impassibility is? If not, don't worry. Pastor Sam is here to explain it, and why it is relevant to your understanding of God's character. Is preaching man's sinfulness and God's wrath manipulative? How should we think about so-called "oppressed" people groups in contrast to the oppression God speaks about in the Bible?

Why do some people have the idea that God is only wrathful in the OT and Jesus is only gracious in the OT? More discussion about instructing and raising children in a Godly way.

Could Jesus really be tempted if He was sinless? Should we pray for God to take away temptation? Why are some people tempted by one type of sin and not others? What is the flesh?

Did Jesus and John preach the same repentance and baptism?

How do I develop a submissive heart toward God? Did Jesus already have righteousness, or did He actually need to have righteousness? Is there ever an appropriate time to disobey your parents?