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#11989 AMA: Defining Life, Baptism of Jesus, Polygamy in the Bible, and John 6:66 - Jimmy Akin

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Questions covered:

  • 05:07 – How do we define life and consciousness such that we can apply these terms to God but not inanimate objects?
  • 13:38 – Why did Mary and Zechariah give similar responses to Gabriel?
  • 15:47 – In Genesis 25:23, why didn’t Rebecca share with Isaac so that he could bless Jacob over Esau?
  • 19:00 – Why did Jesus need to be baptized? Wasn’t he sinless?
  • 23:03 – Why is the Protestant service not a valid mass?
  • 25:02 – Can you offer previously said prayers for current intentions?
  • 31:58 – Are hastily said prayers valid?
  • 34:27 – I woke up to a shadowy figure shaking my bed. What could be an explanation for this?
  • 40:35 – Being that Genesis 2:24 talks of one man and one woman, why would God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?
  • 44:18 – Can you explain the story of Ananias and Sapphira?
  • 47:09 – My now Catholic friend claims John 6:66 was pivotal to his conversion. Could you help me make sense of this?
  • 52:00 – Was the Witch of Endor’s summoning the prophets evil?
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