Text CRUISE to 90398 or https://fpr.org/cruiseJoin us on a breathtaking cruise through New England and Canada’s coastal towns and historic cities. Our trip will include encouraging morning devotional times, thought-provoking Bible teaching, and inspiring musical worship led by Grammy-winning music educator Keith Hancock and his wife, Carly. And we will be hosting a special Ask Pastor Mike Live at sea. This is an opportunity to ask any Bible question that is on your mind. There is no question too tough that I won’t tackle.I am confident that you will gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word, make new believing friends and come home with lifetime memories.

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In this theologically rich response, Pastor Mike addresses a deep and often confusing question: Why are Christians commanded to love and forgive their enemies if God Himself will ultimately judge His enemies? Drawing from Matthew 5, Romans 12, and the doctrine of divine justice, Pastor Mike explains the crucial distinction between human forgiveness and divine judgment. Believers are called to release personal vengeance and extend mercy now, while entrusting justice entirely to God—who will either satisfy justice at the cross or in final judgment. This teaching clarifies common misunderstandings about forgiveness, grace, election, and God’s patience toward sinners, offering a solid biblical foundation for loving enemies without denying God’s holiness or justice.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/

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In this in-depth Bible explanation, Pastor Mike walks through Mark 9:12, Malachi 4, Matthew 11, and Luke 1 to answer a fascinating end-times question: Does Elijah still need to come, and could he be one of the two witnesses in Revelation? Pastor Mike explains how John the Baptist came in the spirit and power of Elijah, how Israel’s rejection of the kingdom affects this prophecy, and why Scripture points to a future Elijah-like ministry before the great and terrible Day of the Lord. This teaching connects the first and second comings of Christ and helps clarify how prophecy unfolds in stages according to God’s redemptive plan.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/

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In this thoughtful pastoral response, Pastor Mike addresses a deeply honest struggle many believers face: Why do faithful Christians still experience extreme hardship? If God promises provision and blessing, why does the principle of “you reap what you sow” often feel delayed—or even absent? Drawing from Scripture, including Romans 8 and the life of Job, Pastor Mike explains that God’s promises are real but often fulfilled through waiting, not immediacy. This teaching reframes suffering through the lenses of patience, endurance, and hope, showing that much of the Christian life is about trusting God’s timing rather than demanding instant results. A vital encouragement for anyone walking faithfully yet feeling discouraged.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/

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In this pastoral and deeply encouraging conversation, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries helps a new believer discern when to speak up for the gospel and when restraint is the wiser path—especially in tense family situations. Addressing a parent whose unbelieving father repeatedly makes anti-biblical statements in front of young children, Pastor Mike offers biblical wisdom on avoiding unnecessary conflict, guarding children’s hearts, and correcting falsehoods at the right time and in the right way. He emphasizes self-control, discernment, and teaching truth privately rather than engaging in public arguments that harden hearts and create hostility. This is a powerful lesson on wisdom, parenting, and gospel clarity.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/

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In this compassionate and biblically grounded response, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries addresses difficult end-of-life questions many Christians face. He explains whether using fentanyl or other palliative care to ease pain is morally permissible, whether a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is wrong, and how Christians should understand the concept of a “natural death.” Pastor Mike carefully distinguishes comfort care from euthanasia, affirming the sanctity of life while also encouraging wisdom, courage, and compassion as believers face death and dying. This teaching brings clarity, peace, and pastoral guidance to deeply emotional decisions.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/

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In this helpful teaching segment, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries responds to a listener who was told that Jesus commanded Christians to fast. Pastor Mike carefully explains the context of Matthew 6, showing how Jesus’ words were spoken under the Old Covenant, where fasting—especially on the Day of Atonement—was already assumed for first-century Jews. He clarifies that fasting is not a command for Christians today, that God is not disappointed if a believer has never fasted, and that fasting should never be viewed as a way to manipulate God. Instead, when practiced, fasting can be a voluntary tool to focus the heart on prayer—always with wisdom and concern for health. This episode brings freedom, balance, and biblical accuracy to a common question.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/

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Text CRUISE to 90398 or https://fpr.org/cruiseJoin us on a breathtaking cruise through New England and Canada’s coastal towns and historic cities. Our trip will include encouraging morning devotional times, thought-provoking Bible teaching, and inspiring musical worship led by Grammy-winning music educator Keith Hancock and his wife, Carly. And we will be hosting a special Ask Pastor Mike Live at sea. This is an opportunity to ask any Bible question that is on your mind. There is no question too tough that I won’t tackle.I am confident that you will gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word, make new believing friends and come home with lifetime memories.

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In this rich and practical explanation, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a foundational Bible-study question: How do we know what Scripture applies directly to our lives and what we are meant to read as observers? Pastor Mike introduces the essential principles of biblical interpretation (hermeneutics), explaining how to identify the original meaning of a passage, extract timeless truths, and apply them faithfully to life today. Using clear biblical examples, he walks listeners through the helpful “Then – Always – Now” method, equipping believers to handle God’s Word accurately and confidently in daily study.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/

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Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries explains why every believer needs a local church family — and how your giving should reflect that. Should you tithe to a Christian organization if you’re not committed to a church? Hear Pastor Mike’s clear biblical teaching on where your first gifts should go and why being part of a local church matters for your spiritual life.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/

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