Today we’re answering Bible questions you might feel silly asking out loud! This episode is full of insights across a breadth of biblical topics. Be sure to check out the show notes for every scripture reference Karen mentions! We hope this one encourages you to pick up your Bible, pray for wisdom, and get reading this week!
Episode Recap:
1:45 - Emily’s confusion over multiple James and Johns in the New Testament
4:30 - Is everything all white in heaven? Where does that stereotype come from?
9:43 - What did the “judges” do in biblical times?
13:04 - Why do we tithe? Where does God command it?
15:50 - Help me straighten out all the ‘Marys’ in the New Testament!
19:03 - Why do so many Bible characters go by two different names?
21:30- What’s the difference between the Pharisees and the Sadducees?
23:20 - Where does the phrase, “for this child I have prayed” come from?
26:00 - Why do we obey the Ten Commandments but not the Levitical law?
28:30 - Help! Reading the Bible confuses me!
31:20 - Tools for studying the Bible
Questions for Discussion:
Resources:
WT 241: Navigating Christmas as a Christian, Part 2
WT 240: Navigating Christmas as a Christian, Part 1
WT 239: Boundaries with Friends & Family
WT 238: Can You Help Me Handle Our Clashing Personality Colors?
WT 237: Why Is Dinner Time The Worst?
WT 236: Managing the Needs of Multiple Children
WT 235: Building Your Own Family Traditions
WT 234: Talking To Your Kids About Race with Alexandra Bates
WT 233: Mental Health and Motherhood with Wendi Nunnery
WT 232: The Story of Soar
WT 231: Loving Your (Actual) Neighbor
WT 230: Moms and Military Life
WT 229: Taking Care of Yourself During Crazy Seasons
WT 228: Time Management for Mom Life
WT 227: The Messy Middle School Years
WT 226: Allowance, Budgets, and Teaching Our Kids Financial Responsibility
WT 225: Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations
WT 224: What Do New Homeschoolers Need to Know? with Katie Leipprandt
WT 223: How Do I Prepare My Child For Puberty?
WT 222: How Do I Discipline My Toddler's Defiance?
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