The 3 Questions Podcast

1. How do these parables about prayer relate to parenting?) Luke 18:1-7 (Parable of the Unjust Judge) and 11:5-8 (Parable of the Midnight Friend) seem like Jesus is teaching that we should always pray and not give up. Am I correct in believing that both of these stories are teaching us not to give up on asking God for something until we get it? And if that is the case, how does this fit with our human parenting when there are times we need to tell our kids “Don’t ask again. I already told you no.” Should we tell our kids “Keep asking, but don’t hold your breath”?

2.How do I know if my anger is sinful or righteous?  

3.Is it lazy to make good sleep a priority?

Did Old Testament believers get baptized?) A person asked if baptism is part of salvation?? His stance was the thief on the cross was still under the old covenant because Christ had not yet died for our sins. This got me to wandering did the followers of Christ in the Old Testament get baptized? If so why don’t we see any record on this in the Old Testament? The first time we see a baptism before Christ death on the cross was, when John the Baptist baptized Jesus.  

What is the Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention, and how does it work?  

I wanted to get some clarification on 1 Tim. 6:17-19. From what I've read in the Bible so far, it sounds like Jesus and God have some Communist tendencies without the bad stuff… is that accurate, or am I reading it wrong? 

I hear people use the word revival in a spiritual sense. What does that word mean? What is a spiritual revival?  

As a new Christian, I’m looking for concrete instructions for Christian living. Where in the Bible should I be reading?  

What is some good advice about building friendships both inside the church and out in the world?

Why does it matter if I attend church services? Isn’t the main thing that I’m a believer in Jesus?  

Why is it important whether or not I’m in a Sunday School Group?  

How do I know where and how to serve the church? I know I’m supposed to be part of building up the local church.

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Why is suicide wrong if it is what the person wants, and it wouldn’t hurt anyone else?  

My teenager is self-absorbed—mostly thinking of themselves and not the good of others most of the time. Is this just a phase or something I should be concerned about?  

What are some of your preferred ways to remain a lifelong learner? 

2 Corinthians 8:21 says we should try to have an honorable reputation in the sight of man. But Jesus said that we should expect to be slandered as we follow him as Lord and Savior. So how do I know if it’s a situation where I should or shouldn’t care what people will think of me?  

How do I lead my kids toward the Lord without cramming it down their throats and causing them to resent the faith?  

As a married couple how can we resolve conflicts in a healthy way? What are some principles we should keep in mind?

1. Why doesn’t God show his glory by healing my chronic pain? I’m a believer and I have prayed about it so much?  

2. How do I forgive someone when I know the pattern of their life is the pattern of a liar?  

3. As a sports fan, I’m wondering can a Christian compete in sports, hoping to win and opponents to lose? If so, how should a Christian approach and participate in competition? 

1. Why do animals or nature sometimes seem to perceive spiritual presence before humans, as seen in the story of Balaam and his donkey in Numbers 22?

2. While our eternal inheritance in Christ will be the new heavens and new earth, what happens to us when we die before Jesus returns and establishes that new creation?

3. What are some of your favorite aspects of the Old Testament, and why do they resonate with you?

1. How can God be a God of love when we find him commanding extreme military conquests of nations in the Old Testament?  

2. Can we gain wisdom, insight, and godly teaching from people with glaring sin in their lives? (For example: Martin Luther’s antisemitism, George Whitefield owning slaves, or Martin Luther King committing adultery)

 3. This podcast uses the term biblical worldview. What is a worldview? And what makes it biblical?

1. Is it right to tell authorities when a minor says they are being harmed or abused? Wouldn’t that be breaking confidentiality or gossiping? What if I’m not sure if it’s true?  

2. Does God equally desire every individual person to be saved? If not, how do we genuinely share the gospel with people not knowing if God truly wants them saved but we want them saved?  

3. When do you know that you’re ready to get married?