We know from James 1:13 that God does not tempt us nor can He be tempted. But 2 Samuel 24 starts out with the Lord in His anger inciting David to do something for which he is punished. How are we supposed to answer this? Further, what is so wrong with taking a census? These two and other questions we address in this episode.

Today, we take on not only casino gambling, but everything from state lotteries, stock market and day-trading to friendly wagers and sports betting. But more than calling out each application, what is the issue at stake that makes it sinful?

We all want to get the Good News out, no doubt. But what about giving credit where credit is due? Also what about how easy it is to plagiarize others' sermons? Are we to think about these sermons in terms of being the "intellectual property" of persons or what?

Today we take on some challenging ones, like was Jesus a Pharisee? Sure He debated them and rebuked them, but does that mean He was one of them? And another question, from Jude 1:9, what's the deal with Moses' body that Satan and Michael the Archangel argued over?

Today we delve into the question about which books, commentaries, guides would be helpful when studying the Word of God.

For the most part, we all believe in the sovereignty of God, that He rules and reigns over all things. But how far does His sovereign hand reach? Does that even extend into the realm of our salvation? What does the Bible say about this?

Assuming we have a choice, what should happen to our bodies when we die? Should we opt for cremation or burial? And what about organ donation, is this a good or bad idea?

How then must we worship? Must we always be in a good mood when we worship? What if we don't feel that way? What if we are sad? How are we to think about mourning and grief in connection to worship?

Today we talk about two issues related to the topic, Old & New. The first concerns the covenants and how might a person be saved in each. Secondly, we pivot to the idea of how as pastors have we changed in our convictions and ministries over the years.

Two in one session: What are the names of God, what do they mean, and how are we supposed to use them? But also, during the Exodus whom did the angel of death kill, just the firstborn babies or all the firstborn in the land?