Campus Bible Study

"Why did Zechariah throw away the silver? Was that just something to be fulfilled?"

"You phrased that the gospel writer use the images of thirty pieces of silver to draw attention to the connection between Jesus & the prophecy - do you mean that the gospel writers themselves inserted that value intentionally, and it may or may not have been what was actually paid or the value was 30 pieces paid and the writers make a point of recording that specifically?"

"How do we read this passage with Romans 13? ie. How should Christians respond to bad rulers today? Are we to simply submit? Or is there a biblical reason to protest? What does the bible say we should do?"

"Does God still appoint prophets now?"

"Tim mentioned a couple times how this great king (Jesus) would "be saved" from suffering/affliction. Just wondering how best we can articulate "who" did this work of salvation/resurrection. Acts 10:40 & 13:30 talk about God being the one to raise Christ. So what did Jesus do besides win?"

"Why does it switch between Ephraim & Joseph when mentioning the northern/southern tribes?"

What’s going on with the prisoners in the waterless pit, and prisoners of hope in Ch 9:11-12? Could that be likened to our salvation from hell?

"In chapter 9 v 11&12 with the prisoner from waterless pits and prisoners of hope idea - is that likened to our salvation from hell and call to be slaves and obedient (Paul language)? Or is it looking at idea of hell and salvation as Christians?"

"You spoke about suffering and then glory as the path of Israel and the Christ. Could you please help us understand a bit more of where you see that in the passage and what that means for us now?"

"What does shaking of heaven mean? v7 treasures of all nations --> Desire of all nations in other translations?"

"I wonder of Jesus' ancestry through Zerubbabel since both Luke & Matthew have Zerubbabel and Shealtiel but between Zerubbabel & Jesus and Shealtiel & David they differ. I'm also trying to think if there is any passage that has gentiles as treasures or if this is an interpretation without much precedent?"

"On the cross, did Jesus only bear the judgement/sin of his people or everyone (the whole world)?"

"Jesus has taken the judgment that we deserve and we are saved from eternal judgement but do we experience judgement like the people did in Haggai 1? How did God keep his promises from Jeremiah 22 of not allowing Josiah's line to rule?"

"How does God choose individuals to become prophets? In a modern context, how do we know if it is a true calling from God or what we internally desire?"

"How can we build a true relationship with God?"

"How do we know that we have built a genuine relationship instead of a performative relationship with God?"

"How does someone begin to incorporate God into our daily lives?"

"What are the requirements for someone to call themself a Christian? I have a few friends who are Christians, they believe and may have a relationship with God but don't go to church. How can I encourage them to attend church?"

"Do you think that whilst not going to church, not technically being a sin, does it not imply spiritual decay within someone? Under normalcy of course, as there are valid reasons for not attending (e.g. honouring the dead, tending to the sick etc.)"

"How can we do anything that pleases God if we always have mixed/sinful/selfish desires and motivations? Can we genuinely do good works that are not stained by sin?"

"Can our worship of God ever be completely pure intentioned this side of heaven?"

"As someone who prefers more traditional liturgy/worship/sunday services, but also keeps sinning, I often struggle with doubts that I am being hypocritical. How do we wrestle with seeking to be religious for God's glory, not our personal preference, while we still sin?"

"Fasting? Is this a valuable thing for us to do? Why/why not? What does it look like?"