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Is the Bible contradicting itself when it says we are to fear the Lord but not be afraid?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It seems that the Bible contradicts itself when it says we are to fear the Lord but not be afraid. What am I missing? – F.R.
A: The Bible certainly does not contradict itself. There can be many different meanings to one word. In the case of the word fear, it can mean, “to be afraid, ...Read more
What was the name of the priest who read the Law to the people after the completion of the city walls?
A) Ezra
B) Jeshua
C) Eliashib
D) Nehemiah
What was the name of the Israelite spy who brought back a good report of the Promised Land?
A) Joshua
B) Caleb
C) Aaron
D) Eleazar
What is the famous passage in Obadiah that encourages people to seek the Lord?
A) Obadiah 1:1-9
B) Obadiah 1:10-14
C) Obadiah 1:15-21
D) Obadiah 2:1-9
What is the famous phrase from the Song of Solomon that describes the power of love?
A) "Love is patient, love is kind."
B) "Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it."
C) "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want."
D) "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Is it more important to go about living life well or worrying about what happens when we die?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is it more important to go about living life well or worrying about what happens when we die? – L.D.
A: The singer Madonna once asked a series of questions when being interviewed about her thoughts on war, senseless killings, and famine. She asked five questions: “Where is it all going? Why am ...Read more
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Book of Ephesians?
A) Paul
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
What was the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?
A) Mount Ararat
B) Mount Moriah
C) Mount Sinai
D) Mount Zion
Since we are made in the image of God what’s wrong with religion of self?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Since we are made in the image of God what’s wrong with religion of self or believing fully in the capacity of our individuality? – R.S.
A: Religions do not reject God – people do. Religions are simply made up of people. God’s love is for individuals. Each person has been created by God. He...Read more
What is the famous passage in Habakkuk that expresses the prophet's confusion and questions for God?
A) Habakkuk 1:1-11
B) Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
C) Habakkuk 2:2-20
D) Habakkuk 3:1-19
What is the famous passage in Ezekiel that describes the vision of the throne of God?
A) Ezekiel 1:1-28
B) Ezekiel 7:1-9
C) Ezekiel 10:1-22
D) Ezekiel 40:1-4
'Stay in that loneliness:' In Chicago, monks study, work and pray seeking God
CHICAGO -- A siren screamed down 31st Street as six men faced one another in a dim church and began to chant.
They chanted standing up. They chanted bent over. Above a thumping bass from a passing car, they prayed to the holy trinity through St. Benedict that travelers would arrive at their destinations and for seasonable weather. They prayed �...Read more
101 indigent, unknown people buried with dozens of strangers there to mourn them; 'We're going to walk that last walk with them'
CHICAGO -- When 101 people were laid to rest at Chicago's Mount Olivet Cemetery last Wednesday afternoon, no family or friends were there to mourn them. Yet they were certainly not alone.
As cold sunshine flooded the cemetery, around 20 Catholic high school students stood sentinel in their uniforms by the wooden caskets, holding yellow roses ...Read more
The God Squad: A bunny wink
Q: My family had a much-beloved pet rabbit that we rescued/adopted from a hospital lab. I worked at the hospital as a medical photographer, and as such spent a lot of time in various operating rooms and labs. The hospital was doing research with female rabbits and after they were done the animals were euthanized. We adopted three of the ...Read more
Is there another source that can help me overcome this darkness?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My personality is on the negative side, always seeing the cup half empty. No matter how many positive thinking books I read, my thoughts are still dark. Is there another source that can help me overcome this darkness? – N.T.
A: When we look at other people and their trials, it often helps us put ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Habakkuk that expresses the prophet's faith in the Lord's sovereignty?
A) Habakkuk 1:1-11
B) Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
C) Habakkuk 2:2-20
D) Habakkuk 3:1-19
What was the name of the feast that Esther and Mordecai instituted to commemorate their victory?
A) Hanukkah
B) Purim
C) Passover
D) Tabernacles
Will God help me with my cancer diagnosis?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’ve been diagnosed with cancer and it’s scary. Many friends have gone through this and I’ve been a cheerleader for them and tried to get them to see that God may be doing a special work in their lives. Now that I am facing it, my own advice doesn’t seem to have much power. It makes me feel ...Read more
What is the main theme of the Book of Haggai?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The rebuilding of the temple
What is the famous passage in Nahum that describes the Lord as slow to anger and great in power?
A) Nahum 1:1-10
B) Nahum 1:11-15
C) Nahum 2:1-10
D) Nahum 3:1-19
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