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The God Squad: Weird Thanksgiving thank-yous
I am still flooded and inspired by the God winks you are sending to me, and I thank you from the bottom of my winking heart. Even so, I am happy to take a break from God winks to send along my annual Thanksgiving blessings and my suggestions for things, animals and people for which, and for whom, we should give thanks, but do not....Read more
What is the significance of a tree planted by water?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: An artist friend of mine gave me one of his paintings of a tree growing by the water and added a Bible verse, Psalm 1:3. We had been talking about growing spiritually and I guess this is what prompted his lovely gift to me. What is the significance of a tree planted by water? – P.W.
A: It is no ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Joel that encourages people to return to God?
A) Joel 1:1-20
B) Joel 2:1-11
C) Joel 2:12-17
D) Joel 3:1-21
Who is the primary author of the Book of Hosea?
A) Hosea
B) Amos
C) Micah
D) Joel
Why is it thought that philosophy produces wisdom, and is wisdom the power of Christian life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: As a philosophy major, when I listen to lectures on the subject, I’m not sure I agree that philosophy is the study of wisdom and learning how to think. Why is it commonly thought that the study of philosophy produces wisdom, and is wisdom the power of living the Christian life? – W.W.
A: ...Read more
Who is the author of the Book of Nahum?
A) Nahum
B) Jonah
C) Micah
D) Obadiah
What is the famous passage in Ecclesiastes that describes the seasons of life?
A) Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
B) Ecclesiastes 5:18-20
C) Ecclesiastes 7:14-15
D) Ecclesiastes 11:9-10
Why does the Bible compare marriage to God and the church, and why is God called the bridegroom and the church called the bride?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Marriage is very different today than in the past. Today, marriage is made a mockery. Most weddings don’t have a spiritual element to them at all, as couples try to outdo their closest friends and attempt to have the most exotic and carnal event; there is seldom any holy element to the ceremony or...Read more
What is the main theme of the Book of Zechariah?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The restoration of Jerusalem
What was the name of the city that was destroyed along with Sodom and Gomorrah?
A) Ai
B) Jericho
C) Admah
D) Gath
How should I listen for the voice of the Lord?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: When I tell my friends I wish I could know God the way they do, they tell me that I should listen for the voice of the Lord. This seems impossible that God would call out to me – it seems more like a fairytale, yet I don’t believe my friends would lie to me. How is this really possible? – G.C....Read more
What is the famous passage in First John that teaches about the assurance of salvation and the importance of keeping God's commandments?
A) 1 John 1:1-10
B) 1 John 2:1-17
C) 1 John 3:11-24
D) 1 John 5:1-21
What was the name of the king of Judah who built the first temple in Jerusalem?
A) David
B) Solomon
C) Rehoboam
D) Asa
What is the famous passage in Colossians that instructs believers to put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience?
A) Colossians 1:1-14
B) Colossians 2:6-15
C) Colossians 3:1-17
D) Colossians 4:2-6
What is the main theme of the Book of Amos?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The fall of the northern kingdom of Israel
Will there be denominations in Heaven?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Will there be denominations in Heaven? – N.D.
A: The church – the body of Christ – is far greater than any building or denomination. It is the vast fellowship of men and women throughout the ages who belong to Christ. Paul wrote of “God’s household … the church of the living God” (1 ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Colossians that urges believers to set their hearts and minds on things above, not on earthly things?
A) Colossians 1:15-23
B) Colossians 2:6-15
C) Colossians 3:1-17
D) Colossians 4:2-6
What is the title of Psalm 150?
A) The Lord is My Shepherd
B) The Lord Will Provide
C) Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord
D) The Song of Ascents
Is being prejudiced an actual sin?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: America is a very prejudiced nation and it’s embarrassing to listen to the hatred that pours forth. I know that it isn’t right to be prejudiced against something or someone, but is being prejudiced an actual sin? – S.P.
A: Prejudice stalks many countries. It would be hard to find a nation ...Read more
What is the famous passage in First Corinthians that exhorts believers to excel in the work of the Lord?
A) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
B) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
C) 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
D) 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
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