Bible Questions Answered

Genesis

What does it mean to be made in the image of God despite our flaws?

Genesis 1:26-31 Created in God’s Image: Understanding Our Complex Human Nature – Genesis 1:26-31

1 Samuel

Why did David trust God rather than his own strength against Goliath?

1 Samuel 17:34-37 The Lion and the Bear: Trusting God, Not Our Own Strength - 1 Samuel 17:34-37

2 Kings

Why was Naaman angry when Elisha told him to wash in the Jordan?

2 Kings 5:10-14 Coming to God on His Terms: Naaman and God's Instruction - 2 Kings 5:10-14

Psalms

How does praising God put the world to rights?

Reflection on Psalm 148:7-12: How Praise Restores Creation’s Order Reflection on Psalm 148:7-12: How Praise Restores Creation’s Order
Why were human beings created to praise God?

Reflection on Psalm 148:5-7: Finding Purpose in Praise Reflection on Psalm 148:5-7: Finding Purpose in Praise
Why is praise so central to church life?

Reflection on Psalm 148:1-4: What We Value Most Highly Reflection on Psalm 148:1-4: What We Value Most Highly

Ecclesiastes

What does Ecclesiastes 3 say about finding satisfaction in work?

Ecclesiastes 3:9-13 Real Satisfaction in Work: God's Gift to Everyone - Ecclesiastes 3:9-13

Matthew

Why doesn’t consumerism make us truly happy?

Matthew 6:25-27 The Crisis of Happiness: Why Consumerism Fails to Deliver – Matthew 6:25-27
Do social media likes really make us happy?

Matthew 6:28-30 Status and Social Media: The Illusion of Online Happiness – Matthew 6:28-30
What does “seek first the kingdom of God” mean?

Matthew 6:31-33 Seek First His Kingdom: Finding Meaning in a Restless World – Matthew 6:31-33

Luke

How do you nurture your faith so it bears fruit?

Luke 8:11-15 Nurture Your Faith: The Good Soil That Bears Fruit - Luke 8:11-15
Why did Jesus let the storm rage before calming it?

Luke 8:22-25 Where Is Your Faith? Jesus Is Not a Tame Lion – Luke 8:22-25
Why do word and sacrament belong together in worship?

Luke 24:30-35 Encounter with Christ: Word and Sacrament Together – Luke 24:30-35
What does it mean to “bow the knee” to Jesus?

Luke 19:35-40 Bowing the Knee: Choosing the Humble King – Luke 19:35-40
What does it mean to be a child of God?

Luke 19:5-10 Child of God: Rediscovering Your True Identity – Luke 19:5-10
What’s the purpose of a spiritual “mountaintop” experience?

Luke 9:28-33 Encounter with God: From Mountaintop Glimpses to Pilgrims into Eternity – Luke 9:28-33
Why did forgiving sins cost Jesus more than healing?

Luke 5:20–25 Forgiveness of Sins: The Price Only the Cross Could Pay — Luke 5:20–25
Why did Peter say “go away from me, Lord”?

Luke 5:5-10 Failure and Faith: The Turning Point of Peter’s Calling – Luke 5:5-10
What does “forgive us our debts” mean in the Lord’s Prayer?

Luke 4:16-21 Good News: Freedom from Debts That Define Us – Luke 4:16-21
What does “man shall not live on bread alone” mean?

Luke 4:1-4 Spiritual Nourishment: Not by Bread Alone – Luke 4:1-4
Why did God give the Israelites manna in the wilderness?

Luke 4:1-13 Spiritual Nourishment: Why We Don’t Live by Bread Alone – Luke 4:1-13
What does it mean to return to the “foundation” of your faith?

Luke 3:3-6 Foundation of Faith: Returning to Gospel Basics – Luke 3:3-6
What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?

Luke 2:51-52 Growing in Wisdom and Stature: The Path to Spiritual Maturity – Luke 2:51-52
What did Einstein say about reading the Gospels?

Luke 1:1-4 Encountering the Word of God: Scripture as Formation, Not Just Information – Luke 1:1-4
What does the word “gospel” actually mean?

Luke 1:1-4 The Good News of the Gospel: God’s Care for Ordinary People – Luke 1:1-4
Why did Luke call his account of Jesus’ life an “orderly account”?

Luke 1:1-4 An Orderly Account: How Scripture Helps Us Know the Truth – Luke 1:1-4
What does “logos” mean in the opening of John’s Gospel?

Luke 1:1-4 Scripture’s Purpose: Knowing the Word of God – Luke 1:1-4
What is the difference between kindness and niceness?

Luke 6:33-36 Children of God: Reflecting the Father’s Radical Kindness – Luke 6:33-36
Why is kindness a sign of strength, not weakness?

Luke 6:32-36 Kindness Is Not Weakness: The Great Strength of Loving Without Return – Luke 6:32-36
Did Jesus practise what he preached about loving enemies?

Luke 6:27-31 Love Your Enemies: The Radical Kindness of Jesus – Luke 6:27-31

John

Was Thomas wrong to doubt the resurrection?

John 20:24-29 My Lord and My God: Honest Doubt Meets an Invitation – John 20:24-29

Acts

What makes a trustworthy shepherd in the church?

Acts 20:28-32 Trustworthy Shepherds: Why an Undefended Flock Is Vulnerable - Acts 20:28-32
Why do so many people not find God even when they search?

Acts 17:23-27 The Unknown God: Paul at the Areopagus - Acts 17:23-27
What are the foundational truths the Christian gospel rests on?

Acts 14:15-17 There Is a God: The Foundations of the Gospel - Acts 14:15-17
What does it mean to “remain true to the Lord”?

Acts 11:22-24 Remain True to the Lord: Barnabas and the Grace of God - Acts 11:22-24
What does it mean that God does not show favouritism?

Acts 10:34-38 God Does Not Show Favouritism: Who Belongs in the Family of God – Acts 10:34-38
How can I walk alongside someone exploring faith?

Acts 8:29-31 Walking Alongside Seekers: Learning from Philip - Acts 8:29-31
How do you know what God has called you to do?

Acts 9:13-16 Christ's Chosen Instrument: Called to Serve - Acts 9:13-16
Why does God use flawed and imperfect people?

Acts 1:6-8 Made in the Image of God: Why God Uses Flawed People - Acts 1:6-8

1 Corinthians

Why is love listed first among the fruits of the Spirit?

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 God Is Love: Why Love Is the Greatest Thing – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
What does 1 Corinthians 13:8 mean by “love never fails”?

1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Love Never Fails: The Eternal Nature of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
Is love a feeling or a promise?

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love Is Patient and Kind: The Practical Nature of Biblical Love – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
What does it mean to be the body of Christ?

Reflection on 1 Corinthians 12:27-28: Each Person Has a Vital Part to Play Reflection on 1 Corinthians 12:27-28: Each Person Has a Vital Part to Play
What does it mean for church leaders to be servants?

Reflection on 1 Corinthians 12:28-31: Servants Who Model Christ Reflection on 1 Corinthians 12:28-31: Servants Who Model Christ
Why were the Corinthian churches so dysfunctional?

Reflection on 1 Corinthians 11:17-19: The Gathering That Changed the World Reflection on 1 Corinthians 11:17-19: The Gathering That Changed the World

Galatians

Is Christianity actually opposed to freedom?

Reflection on Galatians 5:13-18: Understanding True Freedom in Christ Reflection on Galatians 5:13-18: Understanding True Freedom in Christ
Why is envy such a destructive pattern in our lives?

Reflection on Galatians 5:19-23: Living in Step with God’s Spirit Reflection on Galatians 5:19-23: Living in Step with God’s Spirit
What does true freedom look like in the Christian life?

Reflection on Galatians 5:22-25: The Freedom to Bear Good Fruit Reflection on Galatians 5:22-25: The Freedom to Bear Good Fruit

Ephesians

How can a church build a community of peace?

Ephesians 2:21-22 Building Communities of Peace: A Holy Temple Where God Dwells – Ephesians 2:21-22
What kind of peace does the Bible mean by “Christ our peace”?

Ephesians 2:13-16 Christ Our Peace: Breaking Down the Dividing Wall of Hostility – Ephesians 2:13-16
What did GK Chesterton say was wrong with the world?

Ephesians 2:17-20 The Problem of the Human Heart: Our Need for Access to God – Ephesians 2:17-20

Philippians

What does it mean to know Christ and the power of his resurrection?

Philippians 3:10-11 Knowing Christ: Resurrection Power and Shared Suffering - Philippians 3:10-11
What does the Bible say about good Christian leadership?

Philippians 2:19-22 Christian Leadership: Choosing Leaders Who Point to God - Philippians 2:19-22
What does it mean that God is at work in you?

Philippians 2:13-16 God Is at Work in You: Shining Like Stars in a Dark World - Philippians 2:13-16
Why would the God of the universe take the form of a servant?

Philippians 2:5-11 The Form of a Servant: The King Who Came Looking for Us - Philippians 2:5-11
How could Paul say 'to live is Christ and to die is gain' from a prison cell?

Philippians 1:19-30 Christ Is All We Need: How Paul Faced Life, Suffering and Death - Philippians 1:19-30
How did Paul's imprisonment help the church proclaim the gospel without fear?

Philippians 1:12-18 Bold Without Fear: How Paul's Imprisonment Helped Others Proclaim the Gospel - Philippians 1:12-18
What does Philippians 1:6 mean?

Philippians 1:3-6 The Work God Won't Abandon: What Philippians 1:6 Means - Philippians 1:3-6

James

What does it mean to “bear with one another” in relationships?

James 5:7-9 Bearing With One Another: How Patience Strengthens Our Relationships – James 5:7-9
Why does the Bible compare patience to a farmer waiting for rain?

James 5:7-8 Learning from the Patient Farmer: Trusting God’s Timing for Spiritual Growth – James 5:7-8
Why did the prophets have to wait so long for God’s promises?

James 5:10-11 The Prophets Example: Finding Hope in God’s Patient Purposes – James 5:10-11