Alta
Why are the names Mathew, Mark, Luke and John instead of Hebrew names?
It is a translation issue. The New Testament was written in Greek and names are translated differently.

Jana
I am teaching John 6: 1-13 to newly 5 year olds. Any thoughts on how to help them understand? games, songs, etc?
Miracles prove Jesus is the Son of God

Deb
My daughter is greatly confused about the Lucifer being cast out of heaven and devils or demons present on earth. She's afraid that God would cast her out of heaven once she gets there. How do I explain this?
Demons were created by God. They are not human. The Bible is clear: Jesus destroyed the power of Satan through his death and resurrection.
"Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death."
(Hebrews 2:14,15)
Satan is powerful, but limited. Anyone who is in Christ has nothing to fear from Satan or demons.
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
(James 4:7)
When a person is in heaven, there is no power that can change our relationship with God.

Andrew
I'd like to know about Saint Andrew. Can you tell me some facts?
The Bible tells us very little about Andrew.
He was Peter's brother...a fisherman. (Mark 1:16)
He introduced Peter to Jesus. (John 1:44)
He was one of the 12 apostles. (Luke 6:14)
He was in the upper room with Jesus just after the ascension of Jesus. (Acts 1:13)
Anything other than the Bible record is traditions that are not reliable.

Denise
Can you tell me why Jesus performed miracles to show his power and authority, yet wouldn't allow the 'demons' [in the verse below] to proclaim His deity? Also, do you know if demons play a specific role in our lives today -- are they something different than the temptations we face because of Satan? "Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Christ." (Luke 4:41)
All we know is that the witness of demons was not good (Acts 16:16-19), and time was not right. (John 2:4)

Connie
I need activity printable page of Joseph in Gen. 37.
Dreams

Kenya
What does Psalms 23 mean?
We have not developed material on the book of Psalms.
Our outline of the book might be helpful. Refer to #4.
Psalms outline

Danielle
I need information on the apostle Thomas for a 5yr old who is doing a book report
He was one of the apostles.
He was ready to die for Jesus. (John 11:36)
He is called Doubting Thomas because he insisted on seeing evidence that Jesus was alive. (John 20:25)
Go to biblegateway.com and put in the keyword Thomas for a little more information. We know very little about Thomas.

Sam
!s it all right to be gay?
No. Read Romans 1:24-27

Bob
I have noticed that prior to a bad event happening in my life I will see symbols and references to the word "swan" all around me, like a harbinger. Is this the work of GOD?
No.

Ben
When was the first motor bike made.
This is not a Bible question.

Lindsey
What was the covenant between God and Noah? is it in the new or old testament?
"I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth."
(Genesis 9:11)

Jessica
Is Jesus really coming back in 2013?
The truth is, the Bible does not tell us when Jesus is coming back. It will be a surprise.
"But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare."
(II Peter 3:10)
But, we should be ready when Jesus does come back.

Adrian
How did Abraham end up in Egypt.
He did not end up in Egypt. His grandson Jacob ended up in Egypt. He went because of a famine in the land.
What were Abraham's descendants called?
Israelites

Ann
I need an activity to go along with the story of Elijah and the false prophets of baal.
We have not yet developed material on I Kings 18.

Grace
Now everyone thinks that Jesus will come back in 2013 but the bible said Time and date no one know so what are you think about this?
Only a few are talking about Jesus is coming back in 2013. This talk is based on speculation based on Biblical comments do not refer to the return of Jesus.

Taylor family
What do the parts of the body stand for? Example the foot.
This is in the context of I Corinthians 12..which is a general discussion of the function of the church (body). Each person has a purpose. Use your imagination. How would the foot be a useful part of the function of the church (body).

Eugene
You do not have a question, but we are glad you are part of the childrensbiblestudy.com family.

Unknown
How many times is the word "afraid", mentioned in the Bible?
Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Pauline
How many times did Moses go up the mountain?
4 times
Exodus 19:3, 19:8,  19:20 and 32:31

Miss Pressley
Who is God? Explain it so a 6 year old will understand Who God and Jesus is.
God is the creator of the world and everything in it.
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
(Romans 1:20)
God is the savior of all who believe.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
(John 3:16)
God is concerned about every person.
"For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him."
(II Chronicles 16:9)

Bukola
What question can l bring out from 1st Thessalonians 1 vs 1- 10
We have not yet developed material from the book of I Thessalonians, but the question is clear. What was the result of their faithfulness?
These Christians rejected idolatry, worshiped God and imitated the example of Paul. Because of their faith they were examples to the whole region.

Marion
Not a question...just a compliment on what a great ministry your site is! I was searching on-line for something on the book of Job for a class of 10-11 year olds. A pretty 'heavy' subject for that age. I was so interested in scrolling through the questions & your answers that I lost track of time, and spent over an hour looking through. Thank you for what you have available. Blessings in the One we serve...Marion - New! Zealand
Thank you for being a part of the chilrensbiblestudy.com family.

liz
Define Syrophenician
A Syrian residence who lived in Phoenecia. Phoenicia is located north of Judea on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Unknown
Zaccheus
Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-9)

Valerie
How many times is "Be on your guard", mentioned in the Bible?
Refer to our Special Notice at the top of this page.

Christopher
Why does Jesus hate homosexuals?
He doesn't! He hates their lifestyle. Some of the saved people in the Corinthian church were former homosexuals who had been saved from their life of sin and were following Jesus.
"Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God."
(I Corinthians 6:9-11)

Danny
But God DID lie, he TOLD Adam and Eve that if they ate the fruit they would DIE. They did not. God. Lied.
Sorry Danny, God did not lie! The minute they were separated from the tree of life (their source of life)...their death was certain.

Carson
That did not answer my question at all. Why did God let angels, Nephilim, whatever interbreed with human women? Why? I don't get it. It IS wrong. Please, give me a more descriptive answer. I'm so sad over this. I might reject my faith...
The Bible does not tell us why it happened. It just says it happened! The actual text of Genesis 6:4 does not say Nephilim were angels. And, how do you know it was wrong?  To reject your faith in an almighty God that created both human and angels over this issue is sad. We do not fully understand many things in the Bible. There are much more important issues to contemplate.

carolyn
Do you have a picture of the fire/altar for the story of Abihu and Nadab?
No.

Unknown
The prodigal son
Lost son

Amona
Do we have to worship the angels
Angels are created beings. We must not worship created beings instead of the creator. So, we must not worship angels.
"They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator- who is forever praised. Amen."
(Roman 1:25)
Colossian 2:18,19 tells us those who worship angels are disconnected from the head (Christ).

Nancy
Need history on Saint Matthew's life geared for 3rd graders attending a Catholic paraochial school.
We do not know much about Matthew. He was a one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 9), a tax-collector and wrote the book of Matthew.

Aurora
How do i be nice?
Do what Jesus tells you to do. (Matthew 7:21)
Jesus is the light...so walk in the light. Study Ephesians 4:17-5:21.

Carson
I was reading Genesis 6 about the Sons of God and I had a question.... Why would God ever allow for such an atrocity to occur? Homosexuality is surely an abomination but crossing angels with humans is surely two orders of horror greater than sodomites. This is very disconcerting to me.
God does not want robots to serve him. He has given us free-will...we choose to serve Him. The answer is in Romans 1:18-23. God is very patient, but at some point he turns those who rebel against him over to........

Marylou
I need bible verses, Puzzles for Noah's story Thank you
Noah (the flood)

Kelly
I know a boy (11) who is upset and doesn't understand why things have happened in his life and is blaming GOD. He had a stroke in his mothers womb, his grandfather is ill and cat had to be put to sleep. How can I explain to him GOD doesn't punish or do these things to us and I don't know how to explain it to him can you help me
Why do bad things happen?

Betty
I need a printable lesson on the book of Ruth
Outline of Ruth
Study of Ruth

Brent
How or where can I get a Bumper Sticker for my car I would like to have one?
Go to an office supply store, but a packet of bumper sticker paper, and print what every you want. Make sure it has a Bible message.

Danny
Why did God lie to Adam and Eve? He told them that eating from the tree of all knowledge would kill them but it did not. Does that mean I should listen to the serpent aka The Devil?
God cannot lie! As long as Adam and Eve ate of the fruit of life they would live. When the ate of the tree of knowledge they were separated from the tree of life, could not eat its fruit, and began to die.

Darlene
How many times is the word directions used in the bible?
Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Unknown
How many years did Noah preach the gospel?
Noah did not preach the gospel, he did not know of the Gospel...he preached righteousness.
II Peter 2:5 implies Noah preach during the flood.
But, if you are asking how long he preach while building the ark.
You can figure out how long he preached.
Noah did not have Shem, Ham and Japheth until he was 500 years old.
When God called Noah, he already had Shem, Ham and Japheth. So, judging from the example of Noah, who waited 500 years to have children, it probably too Noah a while to have three sons.
Noah, and his family went into the ark when He was 600 years old.
Shem, the oldest Son, was 100 years old 2 years after the flood.
The answer is uncertain, but figuring out the puzzle is interesting.

Joanne
Can you recommend a skit or lesson about Proverbs 3: 1-10
I do not recommend skits. It is difficult to beat the text.

Jessica
I want a short summary of Ruth to introduce to my Sunday school class.
Outline of Ruth
Study of the book of Ruth.

Josie Riddle
If we are saved can we ever lose our salvation.
"Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position."
(II Peter 3:17)
"You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace."
(Galatians 5:4)
The plain answer is yes.

Rita
Was there snow in bible times?
Snow is mentioned several times in the Bible.

Shirley
How many times is the word "glad" found in the Bible.
Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Unknown
What word is mention in the 1st john more than 20 times?
Love

Oricka
Who in the bible talks about love other then god.
Most of the writers. Percentage wise...probably John.

Tsholofelo
In Matthew 8:22, we learn that Jesus told two men to leave dead to bury the dead. What exactly does Matthew 8:22 mean?
Matthew is talking about priorities.

Margaret
Why did Noah get drunk?
The Bible does not tell us.

Bianca
How man miracles did Jesus do?
We do not know. Jesus did many miracles that were not recorded.

Unknown
Could you tell me the time between Abel and Noah?
You can figure it out, by studying Genesis 5.

Mark
What did God create from day one to day 6?
The universe and everything in it.
God Created The Universe

Unknown
How did Israel become more than one nation?
In I Kings 11 Jeroboam rebelled against king Solomon, but Rehoboam, Solomon's son was made king over the Judah (the southern tribes.). Jeroboam was king over the northern tribe (Israel). From that point there were 2 nations...Judah and Israel.

Teresa
My 13 yr old granddaughter has come to live with us and she never went to church or anything. he is now going to church to learn but any courses you could send her to do would be appreciated....please send to me and i will make sure she does them and mails back to you...also could you send me your adult courses by mail.
Suggestion:
She can study our textual courses which are interesting and have activities for self-testing.
I suggest she start with our study of John (the life and teaching of Jesus), then go study the book of Acts (the history of the New Testament church).
She can ask any questions she has through our Ask Uncle Noah section.
Both of you can study it together.
If you want a snail-mail correspondence course, we have one available.

Angela
But doesn't the B stand for something, and the I, B, L, E? or how was the book called BIBLE?
The word Bible is not in the Bible. Bible means an authoritative book on a subject.

LaVerne
Who is Jephthah and how did God use him?
Jephthah

Dominic
If the Universe had a Creator, and Jesus had a Creator, then why can't the Creator be Created? Why can't God have his own God?
Jesus was not created...he created the universe.
"Through him (Jesus) all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made."
(John 1:3)
Jesus is God!
"The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word."
(Hebrews 1:3)

Lily
Is it better to pick and choose verses from the Bible or just accept the whole book as truth? There's a lot of passages that scare me but my mom and dad also scare me by saying that if I don't believe in the whole thing I'll go to Hell. I'm confused.
The answer is found in 3 words: All, thoroughly and every.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, ¹⁷so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
(II Timothy 3:16,17)

Sally
Could you please tell me What is the time difference between Moses, Elijah and Jesus because they all appeared together on the mountain?
Moses lived in about 1700 B.C.
Elijah lived in about 1000 B.C.

Unknown
What is faith?
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."
(Hebrews 11:1)

Nigel
Harvest festival
It is called the Feast of Tabernacles. (Exodus 23)

Monica
Where is Jesus now?
He is with his Father. (Ephesians 1:19-23)

Mallan
I want to tell people about Jesus really bad ,but I don't know many people who don't know about god. What should I do? Who should I tell?
Most of the people in the world do not know Jesus. What I do, is hand out cards that invite people to come to this web site.

Judy
Do you have a simple craft or coloring sheet for preschoolers about the parable of the lost coin, Luke 15:8-10
All this for me?

Beverly
What is the Biblical meaning of floodgates, someone said that it means destruction.
In Genesis 7 it is used when the flood came...this is destruction.
Opening floodgates can be literal rain (destruction), or spiritual blessings.
Isaiah 24:18
Malachi 3:10.

Shannon
What are the towns from the old testament
There hundreds of towns mentioned in the Old Testament.

Isabel
What is your favorite color
I have not favorite color.

Ashley
If the Lord is omnipotent, did he knowingly set up the fall of man even though Adam and Eve had no concept of doing wrong before eating the fruit?
God does not want us to be robots. He wants us to serve him because we want to. So he gave mankind what we call free will. But, knowing we are generally proud and rebellious and sinful, he provided a way that our sins can be forgiven. We choose to be rebellious or saved.

Unknown
The definition of life.
In Genesis life for humans is God's breath.
Spiritual life is found in John 21:31: "But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."

Graham
I hear God talk to me. He says its all going to be over soon. He says our alien brothers will arrive to save us from ourselves. Is He crazy or am I?
God speaks to us through the Bible. I cannot find any of this in the Bible...or in reason.

Jennifer
What measures had the people of Israel resorted to as a result of Midianite oppression?
The Midianites were constantly at war with Israel. Do you have a specific time in mind.

Angela
What does the BIBLE stand for?
The purpose of the Bible is to show us God's plan for salvation through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.

Xavier
Thanks Uncle Noah for Answering my questions you always know what to say.
Fortunately, the answers are found in the Bible.

Janet
What story I can teach ages 7-13 @ Sunday School how to be a vessel for the Lord?
The potter and the clay.
Isaiah 64:8
Romans 9:21.

Unknown
Do you have any activities on anger control?
No.

Debbie
Looking for worksheets about the story of David and Saul.
We have not yet developed material on I Samuel.

Leona
How many times does the word rejoice appear in the bible.
Go to biblegateway.com and put in the word rejoice.

David
You need on this web site books of the O.T. and N.T. flash cards.
We have not yet developed flash cards. We plan to provide them in the future.

Verone
How is the serpent in Genesis also Satan if Satan hadn't "fallen" until it is described in Isaiah and Ezekiel many chapters ahead? Was the serpent the underlying source of "evil" before Satan?
Genesis 3:15 is the first prophetic mention of the battle between Satan and Jesus. Satan would bruise the  heal of Jesus (wound, but not lethal), Jesus would crush the head of Satan. (lethal).
II Corinthians 11:1-2 is a reference to this event in history.
"But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ."
In Revelation 12 the serpent is identified as Satan.
The Devil is the source of evil.
"He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies."

Jasmine
Why do we have a bible?
The Bible tells the story of God's creative purpose. If we did not have a written record, it would have to be handed down from generation to generation...and this history would no longer be reliable.

Angela
Are there any more detail about Eve personal life? I need it for a project.
We know nothing about Eve except what is found in the Bible. Legends are created by men and are unreliable and dangerous.

Lori
I am looking for drawings of the Armor of God for my Caravan Class.
Stand Protected (Ephesians 6)

Bernice
How many time the word john are in the bible
Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Anna
Where can I find a simple story for Samuel to four year olds?
We have not yet developed material on the books of Samuel.

Linda
I am teaching ages 7-9 and the theme is on Directions and all roads lead to Christ. I need scripture background and activities. thanks
There are 4 things you can do.
!. Study our Textual Study of the book of Luke.
2. Study Acts 2
3. Jesus, the Only Savior.
4. One Way!

Unknown
A Bible study on lying age appropriate for 10 year old girl.
The story is dramatic, but pointed
Family Trouble

Sabhyatha
How many days did Noah stay in the ark?
One year and 10 days. (Genesis 7:11, 8:13)

Charmaine
I am looking for ways to teach a children class on the book of judges can you help with this?
Judges

Orla
What is transcendence? and give an example of this in the bible
Covering everything.
The love of God. (I John 4:7-12)

Jordan
What did you eat on the ark?
Before the flood, people ate only vegetables. After the flood, they could eat meat. (Genesis 9:3)

margaret
How many time is joy listed in the bible
Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Chinardo
What happened to Joseph
I assume you are talking about the father of Jesus.
The Bible does not tell us how he died.

Mylene
How old is Noah when he built the ark?
Noah and his family entered the ark when he was 600 years old. (Genesis 7:11)
His oldest son Shem was 100 years old 2 years after the flood. (Genesis 11:10)

Unknown
How long did Noah live?
950 years. (Genesis 9:28)

Brigette Scott
I want to teach Bible studies to my 8 year old and 11 year old daughters at the same time. What do you suggest?
Go to our Textual Studies. These studies of the Bible books will be good for both ages.

Kelvin
Why did the Israelites not believe that God was the only God after God had done so many miracles to show them that that was true. Like for example the Red Sea opening and the manna and quail that fell from the sky. Also God was also protecting them in the night with a pillar of fire to keep them warm, going and for them to see and a cloud during the day to keep them out of the hot sun. In battles that they had God was able to help them win them and keep! the enemies away. Also he gave them the Ten Commandments. Then the sad thing was that when Moses got down from the mountain they were worshipping this idol. If God gave them the option to follow him after all of this why did they not do it and follow him. The only time when they called for his help was when they were in times of need. Why did they do this?????
This is no excuse, but the people had been slaves for centuries...and did not know God. The prophets talked about the people being faint of heart and weak as water. (Ezekiel 21:7)
Jesus told the people in Luke 24 that they were slow of heart. (Luke 24:25)
The people had little faith.
Why do people do the same things today?

Itai
Lesson on the flood, Destruction of Sodom and these last days (The Link between the three)
People rebelled against God. God was very patient, but finally exercised his righteous judgment.
Read Romans 1:18-32.

Carol
What did God let the Devil do to Job?
Read the first 2 chapters of the book of Job.

Unknown
Will we be able to fly in heaven?
In heaven we will have a spirit body. The Bible does not tell us what that body will do.

Sanchez
In the bible how many months equal 10 years.
The measurement is the same as today...120 months.

Kim
What is the word apostle?
The word means a person sent to do a job.
Why was Saul arrested in chapter 6?
Saul was not arrested in Acts 6. The Jews had some men say Steven was guilty of  blasphemy.
Blasphemy is to speak against God in a contemptuous way.
Acts 5, 6 and 7

Vanessa
What did a t-rex eat?
This is not a Bible question.

Jesse
How many prayers do you get in one day?
As many as you want.

Sanders
A 7 lettered word for how God created the universe.
I cannot read  your mind.

Julia Smith ( new sunday school teacher)
What is the best verses to use as a memory verse for Jonah and the whale?
Lift something out of Jonah's prayer in chapter 2.
Another good verse is Matthew 12:40:
"For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth."

unknown
Where did all the water come when the flood took place?
"In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, on the seventeenth day of the second month—on that day all the springs of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. And rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights."
(Genesis 7:11,12)

Unknown
Who is Jesus?
"...Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped (held on to), but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross!
(Philippians 2:2-8)
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it."
He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only,
who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
(John 1:1-5; 10-14)
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
(Acts 4:12)

Unknown
Lesson from the book of job
We have not yet developed a study of the book of Job, but we do have an outline.
Job

Sandra
Could you list stories about the love of money?
Family Trouble
Rich Ruler

Solimar
About Adam and Eve
God Created Man
Adam and Eve

Mary
I know betrayal plays a large part in Jesus' story, did the bible ever specifically mention the punishment for those who betrayed close friendships?
Not that I know of.

Jame
Is "cast your purifying light upon these corrupt souls" somewhere in the bible?
Not in these specific words.

Unknown
How many times is wisdom mentioned in the bible
Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Unknown
How many days did Noah stay in the ark ?
One year and 10 days. (Genesis 7:11, 8:14)

Emmanuel anthony rosana
I need pictures or images from the creation of heaven and earth from the book of genesis...from day 1 of creation to day 7 when God rested after fulfilling the creation.. do you have some?
God Created The Universe

Elikplim
What will we be doing in heaven? If all we will be doing is worshipping God day and night, won't it be monotonous and boring?
The Bible does not provide specifics, but God is so majestic, beautiful and powerful that we will not want to do anything else.

Bob
Why haven't the Four Horsemen appeared yet?
The prophecies of Revelation were not literal. Since the prophecies in Revelation were primarily about the destruction of Rome, the four horsemen have appeared figuratively.

Unknown
How many miracles are there in the book of Isaiah and what are they?
We have not yet developed material on the book of Isaiah. I suppose the best way to find out is to read the book.

Unknown
What does the word lodebar mean?
A desolate place.

Noah
Did it rain in the garden of Eden?
Genesis 2:5 says it had not rained, the garden was watered by springs.
In Genesis 7:4, God said he would send rain.
Were dinosaurs created before/after/during the time of Adam and Eve?
All the animals were created on the sixth day...before Adam and Eve were created.
(Genesis 1:24-27)

Nichola
Why do you guys hate gays so much? Were just trying to live happy lives?
God does not hate gays, but He does describe them in Romans 1:26,27:
"Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion."
Who am I to question God? Where is the happiness in unnatural, shameful perversion,
But, there is hope:
"Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God."
(I Corinthians 1:9-11)

Annon
Do you actually believe in this ____?  How can you in good conscience teach this stuff to kids? Shouldn't they be allowed to develop beliefs for themselves, and not have something forced upon them? For real, this might as well be child abuse. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Kids do not learn by themselves, they learn from what they are told and experience. Where is their choice if they are not told both sides of the issue?
If you have not been given the choice of looking at the evidence to make an educated decision, you have been abused. You have made a choice without considering the massive evidence that the Bible is true...and the word of God. Choices are not always permanent...you still have a chance!

Someone Searching For The Truth
Dear Uncle Noah, do the good people go to heaven even if they're not Christians or what else? And if God is good, why Hell should exist?
Heaven is reserved for those who believe in Jesus as the Son of God and Lord of the universe.
God is perfect love. (I John 4:8) He has given us the way to life the good life. He created us in his own image, and knows exactly what we need...and it isn't living a sinful life, full of disappointment and trouble.
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
(Roman 1:20)

Cindy
I need kids object lessons on building Godly character
My Character

Timmy
Are God and Satan of equal power? If God is more powerful, why do we need Satan around to make us do bad things?
God is all-powerful. Satan is the creation of God. Jesus destroyed the power of Satan.
"Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—"
(Hebrews 2:14)
God does not want robots to love and serve Him. He has given us free will to love him with all our hearts, or reject him will all our hearts. If we insist on rejection his will, he will let us do so.
"Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to..."
(Romans 1:24)

Unknown
How many times did God appear to Saul?
We know of 2 times:
The Damascus road (Acts 8)
He was caught up into heaven (II Corinthians 12)
The Spirit talked to Paul several times.
Read Acts 8-28

Erica B
Did god ever get mad at anyone?
Yes! The Bible is full of examples...all of them when people refused to obey Him.
The first time was in the story of Cain and Able. (Genesis 4)
God destroyed the world in a flood. (Gen. 6-9)
God is full of examples...all

Tomi
How old was David when he died?
70 years old.(II Samuel 2:10)
How old was Noah when he died?
950 years old (Genesis 9:28)

Unknown
Michael
He was one of the archangels of God. (Jude 1:9)

Joe
Were Adam and Eve the first humans God created. It doesn't seem so in Geneses chapter one verse 27.
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."
Them refers to Adam and Eve.

Gell
I am looking for a coloring page on the good soldier of Christ found in II Tim. 2:3,4.
Go to our study of Ephesians 6
Stand Protected.

Kayla
How many times was the word wife used in the bible?
Check out our Special Notice at the top of this page.

Jan
I need to teach a lesson from Acts 16 to a 11-12 year old Sunday School group. What do you suggest?
Acts 16

Suez
I would like to teach my pre-k kidos in sunday school the 66 books of the bible. how do i do that?
Make up a song with all the books.
We do have a matching activity for reading students at Put the Bible Books in Order

Gwynneth
You did ot ask a question, but we are glad you are a part of the childrensbiblestudy.com family.

Lee
I need to give a 20 minutes talk to a group of age 6-12 about alert. Do you have a children's stories regard I peter 5:8. Thanks!
Ephesians 6:10-18...the armor.
Stand Protected

Mike
In one of your articles, you state that salvation=repent and be baptized. There are many good examples to support this. However, there is one clear example that I would love to hear your opinion on: that of the thief on the cross from the Gospel of Luke. Jesus told him that he would be with him in Paradise, but it is very clear that, although he repented (as shown by a study of the Greek word for "remember"), there was no chance for him to be baptized. Is there some kind of loophole for those that have run out of time to be baptized? Please let me know your thoughts on this scriptural example.
Good questions:
Yes! The thief was saved on the cross. And, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Samuel, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, etc. were saved, but they were not baptized. Baptism was not an issue for them. The thief could not have been baptized into Jesus even if he wanted too. (Romans 6:1-4) Jesus had not yet shed his blood!
What happened to the thief on the cross is not relevant to our baptism discussion.
This question is part of our in-depth answers found in our Berean Challenge section.

Barbara
Baptize
Jesus, the Only Savior

Vernita
How many times does the word humble appear in the bible
Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Robu
I need a Bible story for a missions lesson
The great commission given to the apostles is found in Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15,16, Acts 1:6.
The early Christians went everywhere teaching. (Acts 8:1)
Acts 13...the beginning of the first missionary journey of Paul.

Laura
What does rend your heart and not your garments mean?
It was a custom in the Old Testament to tear their clothes when they were expressing sin in their lives. Rend the heart means to repent with deep regret.

Unknown
How many pair of animals with opposite sex does Moses saves in the ark?
Every animals on the earth.

Xavier
Do you know any other web sites for children that I can go on.
There are other sites, but I have not taken the time to study them to see if they are Biblically accurate.

Kyla
IIs it in the catholic bible?
Your name is not in any Bible.

Unknown
Paul's first journey
Start with Acts 13

Scott
Who was Cain's nephew?
One of them was Enosh, Seth's son. (Genesis 4:26)

Leticia
I'm going to teach pre-k and kinder kids for VBS, how can I make their memory verse simple for them to understand?
Use simple memory verses.

Unknown
Transfiguration
The transfiguration

Roxie
All about the woman in the bible we use the King James vs
There are too many to cover in this forum. I suggest you go to biblegateway.com and put in the names you know in as keywords.

Caragh
Will Isaac go out with me when I go back to school?
This is not a Bible question.

April
Do you have some hands-on activities/crafts for the story of Elisha II kings 5:15-27 or II kings 6:8-23?
We have not yet developed material on the book of II Kings.

Kaitlin
Why did Moses miss the chance of going to the promise land?
Numbers 20:12-- God told Moses to speak to the Rock. In  his anger he struck the rock.

chakena
What can you tell me about David a man of repentance?
We have not yet developed material on I and II Samuel, but every time he sinned he repented.

Unknown
Proverbs 6:16-19

April
There a particular story in the Bible about Jesus going fishing?
No. In Luke 21 Jesus had fish on a fire, so it implies he caught the fish.

Adia
What do you think god does for you?
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ."
(Ephesians 1:3)
"So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
(Matthew 6:31-34)

Beverly
I need coloring pages from Judges 4-5 about Debra for children's church
Deborah

Tonda
Are there any activity or coloring pages along with a lesson for 1st and 2nd grade students so that I can explain Philippians Chapter 4 on their level of understanding. Thank you and God bless.
We have not yet developed material on Philippians.

Andrew
Knowing that there is a God who created the universe
"By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
(Hebrews 11:3)
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
(Romans 1:20)

Maria
I want to talk about Noah and obedience, and make a quiz to the kids
Noah (the flood)

Bryce
How do you keep the T-Rex from eating the other animals on the Ark.
There was plenty of food for all the animals on the ark. (Genesis 6:21) Animals do not attack other animals if they are not hungry.

Joan
Where are the Rahab Coloring pages!
We do not have coloring pages on every study.
Rahab had a purpose in the plan of God!

Norma
I need a lesson plan for Romans 6:1-3
"What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?"
This is a discussion of sin and grace.
1. We are saved by Grace through faith.
Our faith is demonstrated by what we do. James chapter 2. (Faith without works is dead.)
2. A person dies to sin when they are baptized into Christ.
Baptism

Lisa
I need a skit for obeying parents
We do not supply skit scripts. We cannot do better than the Bible text.
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right."
(Ephesians 6:1)

Unknown
Lesson plans for Numbers 11
God provides what we need!

Reagan
Does anyone have a hands on craft for preschoolers for the lesson about the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18?
Humble Prayer (9-14)

Destine
How did God become so powerful?
God did not become all powerful, He has always been all powerful. He is the eternal creator.
It is difficult for us to understand eternal...no beginning and no end.
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
(Romans 1:20)

Unknown
Where does it speak of washing of feet?
Jesus washed the disciples' feet
John 13.

Anita
I need to know what verse states...u will live the wrath of ur sister, then something like...all men will hate me and no doors will open up for me, stop hanging out in the streets/god is a jealous god/put no man before him........my sister told me last night but i cant remember the exact verse...can u tell me what that means.....do i need to prove my faith, do more, change my ways....pls help......i think god was trying to tell me something threw my sister....... pls help!
It sounds like you sister is trying to get you to change your life. I do not recognize all these specific statements. You need to ask your sister. But, there are many references to God as a jealous God. The first time is when God gave the 10 commandments. (Exodus 20:5) It is in the context of the people worshiping false, lifeless Gods. (Exodus 24:14)
The most important thing is your statement "Do I need to prove my faith, do more, change my ways."
Faith is a result of what we know about Jesus...Jesus is the Son of God, the Savior of the world. Without Him, we are hopelessly lost.
Faith is not proven by what I say...it is proven by what I do.
"What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds." Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
(James 2:14-19)
Many people claim to be saved...but live ungodly, immoral lives. A good place to get an idea of what Godly living is like, study Ephesians 4:17-5:7. If my life does not measure up to this standard, I need to make some changes. Another great study is the Sermon on the mount. (Matthew chapters 5-7)
The most important issue is whether you are in Christ!
If you are not in Christ, all the above has not real meaning.
Go to Jesus, the Only Savior.
Compare your life with what the Bible says.

Casey
Do you have weekly readers for me to read that come in the mail cause i like to read about Jesus at bed time and I'm not alowed to be on computer at night.
We do not have printed material to send, but you can go to our Activities/Download section and print out all kinds of material to study on your own.
Actitities/Downloads
We also recommend the World Bible School study that can be sent directly to you.
Bible Correspondence Course

Unknown
What year was Jesus born?
Since world Calendars are generally based on the birth of Jesus, He was born in year 1.

Rosemary
A pastor recently prayed for me and she said that I need to do studies with children. Well does this mean I should start teaching the word of God to children? If yes where do i start?
I cannot read your pastor's mind, but it sounds like she wants you to teach children. If so, the first thing you need to do is to prepare yourself by studying for yourself.
Children like Bible stories (history). I would recommend you start with the book of Genesis and make sure you know the Bible stories well.
Our study of the book of Genesis will help.

Unknown
Who was timothy?
Timothy is introduced in Acts 16.
Timothy

Nancy
Help explaining to a group of children ages 1 -10: Ephesians 3:14-21 Thanks
Second Prayer
Emphasis the highlighted words.

Angel
How can you say that god created the world in 7 days while he just did it in just 6 days and in the 7th day he just rested??!!...
The Bible includes the 7th day in the narrative. We emphasize the 6 days of creation.
God Created The Universe

Unknown
Do you know where I can find a coloring sheet on Elisha invisible army
The event is found in II Kings 6. We have not yet developed material on II Kings. I do not know of any available coloring sheets.

Riemie
Do you have anything craft or activity on guardian angels.
No. The key passage is Hebrews 1:14. Angels are ministering spirits for believers.

Judith
How do I explain Luke 11: 9-10 to pre - Grade 1.
Ask! Seek! Knock!

Meray
How long was Jesus on the earth when he came to save us.
Jesus started his ministry at age 30. He lived about 33 1/2  years.

Sarah
What are the different definitions of a miracle.
A miracle is any event that cannot be explained by natural causes.
In the New Testament these events are called miracles, signs and wonders.

Makayla
Who r u
Who is Uncle Noah?

Corey
What must I say to God for him to forgive my sins?
It is not just saying, but doing
Jesus, the Only Savior.

Geli
Why we believe that God created the world in 6 days
We believe the Bible is reliable history
The Bible says the world, and everything in it,  was created in 6 days. (Genesis chapter 1)
This was confirmed in the giving of the Mosaic Law. (Exodus 20:11)

Arianne
Why did Joseph want all his 11 brothers and  his mother and father to bow at him.
Joseph had a dream that said his brothers and parents would bow down to him. He just told his brothers about it.

ben
Is Santa REAL?
This is not a Bible question.

Nancy
Need craft idea for Abigail makes peace
We have not yet developed material on the book of I Samuel.

Dimitri
What day and month did Jesus die and resurrect?
Jesus died on Friday and was raised on Sunday.
The Passover was an annual feast day that was held in the month of Nissan (March and April, depending on the year.)

Jessica
Did Adam have a friend but not God or Eve?
Not until they had children. Animals had not fear of humans until after the flood, so animals were their companions.

Chelsie
Vbs lesson schedule
VBS can be anything you want it to be.

Racquel
Did the people back then have presidents and mayors?
They had leaders, but called them by other names.

Racquel
Why did God ask you to build an ark?
"So God said to Noah, "I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth."
(Genesis 6:13)
How many people and animals were on the ark?
At least 2 of every land animal on the earth.

Justin
I need a children's bible story about Lois and Eunice.
We have very little information on Lois and Eunice. All we know is that Lois was Timothy's grandmother and Eunice was his mother. They were women of faith. (II Timothy 1:5) Timothy's father was a Greek.  (Acts 16:1)

Mary
Do you have coloring pages for Deborah?
What we have is found in our study of the book of Judges.
Deborah

Kourtney
Were can I get a bible for free?
We do not offer free bibles.

Nathan
When is the Sabbath's day? when is first day of the week?
The Sabbath

David
Jesus cleansed the ?
He cleansed the temple twice. (Matthew 21, and John 2)

Janet
How many times was Moses married?
Once (Exodus 2)

Paulia
How old are you now?
The Biblical Noah died at the age of 950 years.
I am a mere 67 years old.

Arlene
What is the story of the man waling in the dessert and asking God how will he know she is a good wife?
The servant of Abraham was sent to find a wife for Isaac. He asked God how he would find the right wife for Isaac.
Genesis 24

Ryan
What is the holy spirit's guidance and light in the minds of those who wrote the Bible?
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, ¹⁷so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
(II Timothy 3:16,17)
"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you."
(John 14:26)
"I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. ¹³But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come."
(John 16:12,13)

Unknown
What are the appearances Jesus made after he came back to life?
Mary Magdalene (John 20)
The disciples (John 20, 21)
The men on the Emmaus Road (Luke 24)
40 days with the disciples (Acts 1)
Apostle Paul (Acts 9)

Punkin
Why was I created?
To honor God in your life...regardless of what you do!

Ayla
Why did Jesus die on the cross?
Sin separates us from God.
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
(Acts 4:12)
"But, God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him!"
(Romans 5:8,9)
"Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
(Philippians 2:6-11)

Kayla
Why do people sin and forget about God?
Some do not want to serve God.
Some let spiritual weeds keep them from God. (II Peter 2:20)
Some just do not know God.
How do I be brave?
Build your faith through knowing the Word of God.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
(II Timothy 3:16,17)
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
(James 4:7)
Read Romans 8:28-39.

Brandon
How many years did Noah preach before the ark was built and where in the Bible does it talk about it.
Genesis 6:3...God gave the world 120 years to repent.
Genesis 6:9-10...God called Noah. He had three sons, Shem, Ham and Japheth.
Genesis11:10...2 years after the flood, Shem was 100 years old.
Noah and his family were in the ark 1 year and 10 days.
If Shem was alive when Noah was called, Noah preached no more than 97 years. If all three of Noah's sons were alive when God called Noah, he probably did not preach over 80-85 years.
Actually we know for sure is that Noah was a preacher of righteousness. (II Peter 2:5)

Renee
Has anyone found the body of Moses?
No

Laquonna
Who was Jesus?
"Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!"
(Philippians 2:5-8)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son (Jesus), that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
(John 3:16)

Patricia
Info and crafts based on Joseph, Mary's husband and Jesus stepfathers kindness and character, his hearing God and submitting to God.
We know very little about Joseph, but what we do know is found in our study of the book of Luke.
Joseph and Mary are chosen.

John
Where do you find word searches
Online Word Search Puzzles

David
I have an email ministry and would like to ask permission to put a link on your site.
As you have probably noticed, we do not have links to other sites.

Gunhild
Dear Uncle Noah. "Irene Did Noah put fish on his ark? No! Only land animals were in the ark. (Genesis 7:14)" But what happened to the fresh water fishes? Did Noah bring them on board? Cause they would die in salt water and opposite, wouldn't they?
When Noah took the animals on the ark there was only one body of water. (Genesis 1:9) All the fish would be fresh water fish. How we have the difference between fresh water and salt water fish, I cannot tell you. But, since God created the fish, I suspect he build fresh and salt into their genes.

ivan498
Is there a bible study for kids on the rapture?
What about the rapture?

Deborah
Provide information regarding the Fruit of the Spirit has it is written in Galatians 5:22
Fruit of the Spirit

ffion
Hi im doing a class project on the holy week (you no the week where Jesus died and then rose again) and i need to no what happened to him on the Sunday and Saturday it would be really helpfull if you could answer my question thank you
Go to our study of the book of John...lessons 7-10.
The Gospel of John Menu

Herbert
Is there a scripture that states children would grow weaker and wiser to the things of God and the world?
No!

Daniel
Where is the first bible.
The Bible is not one book. It is a collection of 66 different books written over a period of about 1,500 years by different authors. Our Bible is translated from very careful copies of the original texts.

sabrina
Uncle how can i be born again?
Jesus, the Only Savior.

Irene
Did Noah put fish on his ark?
No! Only land animals were in the ark. (Genesis 7:14)

nick
When god created the earth he created everything. why did he create satan if he knew that he was going to trick Adam and eve to eat the apple? if he knew it was going to happen why didn't he stop it?
I guess we will have to ask Jesus when we get to heaven.
"I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began."
(John 17:4)
God did not create robots. He does not want us to love him because we have to. He wants us to love him because of who He is.

Judy
I need a lesson for 4-6 graders to teach them the Lord's prayer.
Compare Luke 6 and Matthew 5

anna
will i get baptism?
If you want to!
Jesus, the Only Savior.

Lauren
Why does God approve of murder of infants, children, women in the old testament? (example Joshua and Cannanites, David and Kenites) how can David be a man after Gods own heart when he murdered so many women and children? why does God approve of murder?
God does not murder anyone. God is the God of love...and justice. God had given all the people mentioned above plenty of time to repent of their wicked ways...and they refused.
There are several issues here:
1. Not every person who was killed was eternally condemned. (For instance: children who did not know better,)
"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."
(Psalms 115:16)
2. If left in the basket, bad apples will ruin all the apples.
3. At some point, God just turns the wicked over to do all kinds of bad things...and they deserve death.
(Romans 1:18-32)

dorielij
Sounds interesting.. I like to show you my purple function A joke for you peoples! What do you call a crazy baker? A dough nut.
Okay!

Unknown
God created the universe is it scientific truth or theological truth?
This is not the proper question. The Question is: Is the Bible true? Since the Bible is absolutely true, God created the world and everything in it in 6 days.

Rachelle
The law of Forgiveness- do you have any color pages or activity pages on this?
The law of forgiveness is the gospel.
1. All men have sinned...which is darkness and death. (Romans 3:23; 6:23)
2. God is light and can have nothing to do with darkness. (John 9)
3. Jesus is the only light of the world. He came as a ransom for sin. (Acts 4:12)
4. Those who are in Christ are in the light. (Ephesians 4)
Jesus, the Only Savior.

Jina
Who were the people on Noah's ark?
Noah, his wife, their 3 sons and their wives...8 in all. Noah's sons were Shem, Ham and Japheth.

Unknown
How many times is obeying your parents mentioned in the bible!
If it is only mentioned one time, that is enough. Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Alvin
How many women in the Bible?
I do not know how many, but women are obviously very important to God.

Kat
Lesson about paralyzed man being lowered to the roof.
For some reason we did not include this story in our study of the book of Luke. It is found in

Elianna
What's your name?
Charles

Unknown
I'm not asking why do bad things happen to good people but why do people who base there whole life around God and are full devoted to him become terminally ill? and they are still worshiping him till there last breath and making a difference but yet he lets them die and get sick.
All of us must die...if the Lord does not come first. Sickness is not the issue. We honoring God in our life or our death.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
(Psalms 115:16)

dave
Backsliding
If a person loses his/her faith in Jesus, they will be lost.
For an in-depth discussion go to our Berean Challenge section and study the Once Saved Always Saved section.

Unknown
But even if they don't turn to angels can we still talk to them, and can god give them wings and make them an angel? Is there anything in the bible that says they don't turn to angels?. I thought we go to heaven when we die and God gives us wings and there's no pain or anything and people feel better again.
We ask everyone to be Bereans, which means they are dedicated to searching the Bible to find out if what people say is true. (Acts 17:11) The Bible does not say we are given wings and go to heaven when we die. Only those who are in Jesus will be taken back to live with him...at the Judgment.

Unknown
How many times is 19 mentioned in the bible?
Refer to our Special Notice at the top of this page.

florence
How many times is the phrase "I Can..." used in the Bible?
Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Carol
I would like a simple activity or picture to color for ages 3-10 regarding brothers and sisters in God's kingdom
We do not have anything specifically. You might find some ideas in our section on the church.
The Body of Jesus (The Church)

Thomas
What is the difference between respect and honor from the Bible? Does one imply the other or not? How do these affect us with those over us in regards to obedience?
Romans 13 tells us plainly to submit to the ruling authorities. God sets up nations and brings down nations. We are not to rebel against authorities. (Study I Peter 2:13-17) We are to show respect to all and honor what God has established, but...obedience is something else:
"But Peter and John replied, 'Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.'"
(Acts 4:19-20)
When we do stand, it is as soldiers of Christ...in full spiritual armor.
Study Ephesians 6:10-20.

Doretta
Story of Jacob and his wrestling with the Lord.
The story is in Genesis 32
Wrestling With God

Victoria 
Did Noah's ark have dinosaurs on it?
There were at least 2 every kind of land animals in the ark. Job probably lived in the time of Abraham and described a dinosaur in Job 40.

Cade
Hi I started a bible study group for my town what to talk about?
Very good!
If you class does not know much, it would be good to study the stories of the book of Genesis genesis in chronological order in order to show that the Bible is actual history.
Genesis
If they are familiar with the Bible, our study of the book of John is an excellent study. The theme of the book is found in John 20:31:
"Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."
Both studies have activities for self-testing.

anna
What is baptism?
Baptism

Alejandra
I don't understand why god cant help the ones that suffer?
Why do bad things happen?
What is God like?

Laurann
I know every one in the world has parents but who is God's parents?
"God is eternal...he has no beginning or end. Our human minds cannot understand eternity, but we can look around us and agree that the world and everything in it is designed. Design must have a designer.
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse"
(Romans 1:20)

Lisa
Why won't god show himself in person?
God is so majestic and powerful that if we looked on his face...we would die.
If we want to see God, we look at the Son of God.
(John 1:18)

Faith
Does the Devil Exist?
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
(I peter 5:8)
^"Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil..."
(Hebrews 2:14)
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
(James 4:7)

Madelyn
Did everyone die in the flood?
Noah, his wife, his 3 sons and their wives were saved.

At top
If we have someone who died and is now an angel, can we talk to them at night and them here us talking to them in heaven???
People do not turn into angels when they die. Angels are a special creation of God.

Rosa
How many times does HOPE appear in the Bible"
Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Unknown
Why does God only want a man to marry a woman, not another man?
A homosexuality relationship is unnatural and shameful.
(Romans 1:24-27)

Ashley
Why did God have to put the tree of knowledge in the garden?
The Bible does not tell us, but the tree did show  us the sin has undesirable consequences.

Miguel
Who is Jesus' mother?
Mary (Matthew 2)

Lily
Why do seventh day adventists go to church of Saturday.
You will have to ask them.

Rose
What does Jesus look like? Can u show me a picture?
We do not know what he looked like, but he:
1. Was not a Caucasian (white). He was Jewish!
2. He did not have long hair. (I Corinthians 11:14)

mei mei
How to teach children of 6-7 year old on overcoming evil with good under Matthew chapter 5.
We have not  yet developed material for the book of Matthew, but you can study our material from the book of Luke.
Love your Enemies

unknown
If Jesus was a Jew then why are we Christian.
The promise of a savior came through Abraham. The promise was repeated to Isaac, Abrahams son, then to Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel. Jesus was in from the tribe of Judah, on of Israel's sons. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah, but he died for all of us.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
(John 3:16)
"The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch."
(Acts 11:26)

Karisha
How long did it take uncle noah??
It took Noah about 100  years. When God called Noah, his three sons (Shem, Ham and Japheth) were mentioned and Shem was 100 years old 2 years after the flood. (Genesis 11:10)

Jesy
What day do u go to church?
I go to the assembly of the church every Sunday. The church is the people who assemble.

v
Peace
Peace is not the absence of trouble and ware. It is how we live in the middle of trouble and war.
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:7)

Sheerah
What Bible are you basing all of your information off of? Are you Christian, Catholic, Jehovah Witnesses etc...??? Are you getting all of this from a KJV (King James Version) Bible??? Because that is the kind of bible I read.
I am just a New Testament Christian, doing my best to follow the pattern of sound teaching given by the Spirit of God. I used the KJV for years. After investigating the basic pattern found in the American Standard and the New International Versions (NIV), I started using the NIV because it is much easier to  understand. The KJV is a reliable version of the Bible, but couched in archaic language.

Dennis
What are the first five books in the bible?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. They are referred to as the Pentateuch.

Herb.
How many times a week should we meet to worship?
We are to worship our powerful, majestic, loving God every day. The New Testament church assembled on Sunday (the day Jesus was resurrected) to encourage each other.
"Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one
another our of reverence for Christ."
(Ephesians 5:19-21)
 Any other set time is good, but traditional and is not required.
The principle is:
"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
(Hebrews 10:25)

Tyler
Tyler is 15 teen years old temporary living with his biological Mom have teen sex, mom knows and permits it. What does the bible say about this?
Unfortunately, biological Mom is mistaken. Sex, outside the marriage relationship is wrong and dangerous.
"But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people."
(Ephesians5:3)
"Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body."
(I Corinthians 6:9)

mary
My son is 13 and we have caught him on gay men sights. What would the best biblical approach to helping him work through this confusing time of his life?
Homosexuality is reserved for those who turn away from God, and God turns them over to all kinds of degrading acts. ((Romans 1:24-32)
It is in the company of some very bad things! (I Corinthians 6:9)
But, it can be overcome...and God will forgive.
"And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God."
(I Corinthians 6:11)

Micole
If you let Jesus into your heart will you go to heaven?
Ask Jesus into my heart?

Kierra
Who is Solomon?
The third king of Israel. He was the son of David and God gave him great wisdom.
I Kings 2 and following.

Unknown
Why did Noah build the ark?
God told him to! People on earth were extremely wicked and God's decided to destroy the world. Noah, his family and 2 of every animal (seven pairs of some of the animals) was saved through the ark?

omar
When was god born?
We cannot understand the concept of eternal...with no beginning and no end. God is eternal.

Jo
People ask me why will God let children be tortured and hurt ? Why doesn't he stop that from happening? Help me answer that please.
Why do bad things happen?

Selena
Hi uncle noah.
Hi

Karuna
What themes are found in Philippians?
The basic theme is joy in any situation!
Outline of Philippians

Kate
I grew up in a church that offered The Lord's Supper every week. The church we attend now only offers it once a month. Should our family (my husband, myself and my child) have our own Lord's Supper in our home each week it is not offered at church. What are your thoughts?
The issue is not whether you and your family should have your own Lord's supper in your home. It is that you are attending a church that is no longer following the New Testament pattern for worship.
A feast to Remember
I would suggest it would be good for your family to privately evaluate the church you are attending through our study of the church. Remember this is a private family issue. Do not make this an issue until your are convinced from your study that it is Biblical to take the Lord's Supper weekly.
The Body of Jesus (The Church)
I also suggest you be Bereans...
"Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true."
(Acts 17:11)
Let me know how your study goes. At some point I will suggest other things to do.

Unknown
Do animals go to heaven?
Animals are designed to glorify God in their creative design, function and beauty. They are useful as food, companionship, delight and service to man.
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
(Romans 1:20)
They do not sin and do not have eternal souls, so they are useful in their death by providing more nutrition for other creatures and the soil.

Jen
How many people were saved in the ark?
8...Noah, his wife, their 3 sons and their wives.

Marilyn
How can I teach 8-12 year olds about purification?
Purification means to have ones sins taken away.
Teach them the gospel.
Jesus, the Only Savior.
 
jo
I want a 3 minutes speech that talks about obedience for my kid.
We obey in things we do, not things we say.
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?'"
(Matthew 7:21,22)
The first step in obedience is to be united with him in baptism.
Jesus, the Only Savior
The second step is to live in Jesus.
Living in the Light
(Ephesians 4:17-5:7)

Mike
It's good to hear from you!

Sandra
Do all women have to wear head coverings
The reference to this issue is I Corinthians 11.
In the Hebrew culture the man's head represented the glory of God and glory of a woman is her hair. The woman's hair is given as a covering. But, because of cultural issues, the woman should cover her head so as to not dishonors her husband.
Head covering is a cultural issue!

Sue
Where in the bible does it say that god will not give us more than we can cope with?
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
(I Corinthians 10:13)

Quinn
Does it matter when you come to have faith in God & does it matter how long it takes, do you have to rush into it or should you take your time?
You may take as much time as you want, but if you are not In Christ when you die...you will spend more time than you want to in torment. The time is now!
Jesus, the Only Savior

avisturner
Where can i get FREE Bible stories activities about Jairus daughter?
A dead girl is raised

Tom
We are in plovdiv bulgaria. visiting a member of the church w/ 3 children. she uses your material. still cold here. we are fine.
Tom is a good friend teaching in Bulgaria.

Roselina
I thought you were dead!!! so how are you talking to us?
The Biblical Noah has been dead for over 4,000 years. I am not yet 4,000 years old.

Brogers
How many times is the word humble or humility used in the bible?
Check our Special Notice at the top of this page.

Unknown
Why did people in the Bible give tithes and offerings?
What about tithing?

Susan Hamlin
Are you aware that the true Shabbat day is not on Sunday, never has been and it never will be. It was in fact the Roman Empire and the Universal Catholic Church back in 325 AD/CE that changed the true Shabbat Day, and it is the day of the L-rd. Even Yeshua/Jesus told us all to keep the Shabbat Day and he also stated that he is L-rd of the Shabbat. He rose from dead on the third day not on Sunday, but Saturday, and was crucified on the 14th of Nisan which was on a Wednesday over 2,000 years ago. Making Yeshua/Jesus the L-rd of the Shabbat. It starts at sunset Friday and ends at sunset Saturday. Are you also aware that there are (7) strict feast days to be kept forever and that one is coming up on the 8th of April 2009 and it is to be kept for 7 days of unleaven bread by everyone? Well it is, both the Jews and the Gentiles are to keep this day. May I suggest that you read Exodus 12:1-50. Thank you for your time.
The Mosaic law was for the Jews only. The Sabbath was part of the Mosaic Law...which was fulfilled in the sacrifice of Jesus. (Hebrews 8:13) Jesus was raised on the first day of the week (Sunday). You are right in saying Sunday is not the true Sabbath. The physical Sabbath no longer exists. Hebrews 4 talks about a spiritual rest for the people of God (Christians).
Why are you saying that the Old Covenant was set aside and done away with? For it was not. Yeshua/Jesus said not 1 yod or stroke would be removed from the law (torah) till all things thay were to be fulfilled what the prophets said were fulfilled. Are you aware that both the old and the new testament are one? Are you also ware that GOD has never done away with the Old Covenant and neither did Yeshua/Jesus? We were all saved from the curse of the law, however the law of the old Covenant is still in effect till this day. Please reread the Bible? For you are telling untruths to others on your website. I read more than one Complete Bible and I would suggest that you check out David H. Stern's Complete Jewish Bible! And I am pointing out biblical facts period. I would suggest that you go back and read scripture again, for it is in there. The old covenant will be held forever and Yeshua/Jesus ever said this too. Thank you for your time.
The key to  your premise is the word fulfilled. Jesus fulfilled the Mosaic law! (Hebrews 8) The Perfect sacrifice for sin (Jesus) made all other sacrifices obsolete. (Hebrews 10:18) Oops! Another part of the Mosaic Law is gone.
The Old and New Testament are not one. The New Testament is described as a will.(Hebrews 9:16) A will comes into affect when the person who wrote the will dies. Any other will (testament) is made void...and is no longer binding.
But, they are connected in the sense that the Old Testament is a shadow of the New, (Hebrews 10:1) and it is a teacher (Romans 15:4) that warns of things not to do. (I Corinthians 10:11)
Even after the Mosaic Law is fulfilled and made obsolete, you are right in saying the curse of the law is still with us. The curse is believing that anything other than the blood of Jesus can save us from our sins.

Shirley
How many times Jesus is mention in the bible?
Check our Special Notice at the top of this page.

terry
How old was the old testament character David upon his death? Please include scripture references.
He was 30 years old when he became king. (II Samuel 5:4)
He reigned 40 years. (I Kings 2:11)

Curious
What  happens to us immediately after we die?
It is important to be in Christ. After we die there are only 2 options:
1. In Christ...Heaven
2. Not in Christ...Hell
What happens immediately is of no consequence. There is not changing the options.
Jesus said the thief would be with him in Paradise. It is unclear exactly what Paradise is, but it is a place where souls wait for judgment.
Those who do not believe go to a place of torment.

Connie
Info about Elijah to teach children
We have not yet developed material on I Kings.
I Kings 17 is one of the famous stories about Elijah's confrontation with the priest of Baal on Mt. Carmel. Elijah is mentioned periodically thro ugh II Kings 2.

pogodadon
How many times does thanks appear in the bible?
Check our Special Notice at the top of this page.

Christina
How long was the ship?
In the original language, Noah's ark was measured in cubits. The Hebrew cubit was 18 inches. Moses wrote the book of Genesis, and was educated in Egypt. The Egyptian cubit was  20.6 inches. Using the Egyptian cubit would make the ark 518 feet long.

Alma
How many times did Jesus say obey in the Bible?
Go to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Deannah
What is psalm 50 all about?
We have not yet developed material on the book of Psalms.

Augusta
Where can I find an activity based on John 12:20-24,32
Preparing for Jerusalem (John 12)

Evercamc
Do you have any bible stories on Act chapter 1
Acts 1

Linda
How do i explain baptism to children 2-10 years old ?
Baptism

Kelly
I am the preacher on this coming KIDS Sunday WORSHIP. I'm 11 yrs old. WHAT DO U think is the good topic to teach for kids like me?
I did not read your message in time and missed your deadline. A good subject is that the Bible is not just a book of exciting stories, it is the history of the love of God...and his plan to save man from sin.
Understanding the Bible
Is the Bible true?

Linda
If a person pretends to speak in tongues, are they doing right.
If you pretend, you are a hypocrite. A hypocrite is an actor, playing a part. So you are doing a lie.
There is a lot of misunderstanding about speaking in tongues.
The second issue you have is that unless you spoke a specific language without learning that language, you were not speaking in tongues.
Speaking in tongues had a specific purpose in the New Testament...and the purpose was fulfilled before the end of the first century.
Speaking in tongues

sharahyah
Did you know that [bible] means biblical instructions before leaving earth?
This is a description, not a definition.
Did God tell us in the bible to go to church on Sunday or Saturday?
The Sabbath

Vanessa
I need a worksheet on Ezekiel speaks to the dry bones.
We have not yet developed material on the book of Ezekiel.

latajae
Are you a boy?
I am a 67 year old man.

Unknown
The prophet Elisha 2 kings 6:8-23 on maybe the fiery army and the Syrian army also ...
This is a great story, but we have not yet developed material on II Kings.

moni
What does lodebar mean? and what doesn't mean to say to a person, "come out of Lodebar."
Lodebar is a place of no pasture.

sandy
What does mean by the washing of the feet?
You serve others like I serve you.
Jesus washed the disciples' feet

vegera
Why does god need so many names such as yahweh nissi and rapha
All are descriptive words for God. There is no single word that tells of the majesty of God.

Marilyn
How many times is the word love mentioned in the bible?
Check the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Selesa
what do Tuataras eat?
This is not a Bible question.

Sharon
Do you have an activity to help teach the story "Jesus Blesses the Children"?
Not yet!

Justin
Does God exists
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
(Romans 1:20)

miley
Was Luke a baptist.
Luke was a Jew.
What did Luke do.
He was a doctor, a companion of the apostle Paul and the writer of the book of Luke.

Bonnie
Where in the Bible does it mention children with disabilities and the age of accountability?
Jesus treats disabled children the same as all children.
The age of accountability is the age of understanding and belief...which is different in every child.

Sharee
What are the 10 commandments ? I am 2yrs old and can type on the computer.
They are the first part of the law given to the Israelites.
10 Commandments

carolyn
Why do they call Jesus the son of David?
David the greatest king of Israel. The Jews knew the Messiah would come through the family of David. Jesus was the Messiah.

Bernadette
Who quoted 'Children are born with wings teachers help them to fly'
It is not in the Bible.

Jimmie
how god was made
God was not made, He is eternal...without beginning and without end. We humans cannot understand eternal. All we can do is look around us and see the world was designed. Design demands a designer.
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
(Romans 1:20)

Unknown
Abuse of drugs is a sin against which commandment?
Command 2- Do not have idols, to serve them. Using drugs is making drugs your idol...not putting your trust in God.

sally
What prayer can children learn from age 5-10
Prayer is a very personal issue. The best course of action is to let your children create their own prayers.
I do not recommend teaching young people the Lord's Prayer, unless they understand what they are saying.
Teach us to pray!

Yolanda
How many times the word Salvation is found in the Bible?
Refer to the Special Notice at the top of this page. The important thing is what is salvation?
Jesus, the Only Savior

Shalia
Why is Satan have to come here on earth.
He rebelled against God.

Cindy Ann Pitts
I am looking for a Bible Study for Children in 3rd-5th grade on the book of James in the New Testament. Do you have one, or know of one?
We do not have one, and I do not know of one.

Unknown
How to teach elementary children the beatitudes.
Just tell what they are. Full understanding will come later.
Compare Luke 6 and Matthew 5

Shalia james
Did the wild animals help uncle Noah.
They came to Noah and entered the ark. (Genesis 7:8) Mankind did not eat meat until after the flood, so they had no natural fear of man. (Genesis 9:3)

Pat
I have an assignment to teach 5-8 years old about the plan of salvation in 20 minutes what would you suggest
Jesus, the Only Savior

Lexi
What verses are about being sneaky? I need to know for my paper.
Sneaky is a negative word...implying dishonesty, etc. (Ephesians 4:17-5:7)
Crafty is the positive side of this issue. In II Corinthians 12, Paul was crafty in his dealing with the Corinthian church. Jesus told his disciples to be as shrewd as snakes, but as innocent as doves.
(Matthew 10:16)

carolyn
I need a small craft for the parable The Banquet
He Speaks!- Parables of Jesus

Ephesians 4:32
Devotional outline
Uncle Noah Life Stories and Parables

gbemiga
How many animals did you have in your ark?
From 40,000 to 45,000.

Unknown
Ezekiel
Ezekiel outline

Jorin
How does John 8:58 compare with Exodus 3:14
"This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, ¹⁰but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."
(II Timothy 1:9,10)
what does genesis mean
In the beginning.

Samantha
What is more about Saint Elizabeth?
The Bible tells us very little about Elizabeth. What we know is found in Luke 1.
Was Saint Elizabeth ever mean to anyone?
The Bible does not tell us.

ana
what does the commandment You shall not commit adultery mean?
Adultery is having a sexual relationship outside of the marriage relationship.

Lalaine
Give simple explanation how did the universe form?
"By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
(Hebrews 11:3)

Unknown
Who built the Noah ark?
Noah

Hansa
Is the bible true?
Is the Bible true?
More evidence that the Bible is true.
Jesus is alive

Lauren
If I am writing an outline about Ruth what would be some good topics???
Ruth

Kennadi
II have done bad and i want to know if God really heard me repent?
To repent is to being going one direction and turn around and go the other direction...toward God.
Sometimes it is a matter of repenting. But, if you are not in Christ, your sin is not forgiven.
Jesus, the Only Savior
When you are in Christ...all your sins are forgiven.
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin."
(I John 1:7)

Unknown
Who is the Bestest in the Bible?
Other than Jesus...
"The greatest among you will be your servant."
(Matthew 23:11)

ksmiling
I'm teaching Psalms 23 to 5 to 12 year olds. Need help in explaining each verse to them as they learn Psalms 23.
We have not yet developed material from the book of Psalms.

Takia
Where in bible are children weaker but wiser?
Nowhere!

Unknown
The rising of Lazarus.
Lazarus Raised

zoe
What does Noah mean?
The Bible does not tell us.

renéé
Why does the lord hate people with a handicap? the bible says so in lev 21:16--24
God is speaking of the requirements of those of the tribe of Levi who would be the priests of God in Israel. Not all the Levites would be priests, but anyone with a defect could not be one of the priests. This is not a love/hate issue.

Teresa T
My 12 yr old niece moved in with me and knows nothing about god/jesus. I want her to learn by bible studies by mail.
The only material we offer by mail is our World Bible School correspondence course.
Bible Correspondence Course

Sue
What is the Lent season.  
Lent is not a Bible season. It is a tradition of the Catholic church.

Davo
Is the current economic crisis a punishment from God?
It is a fact that God could solve the problem now...if He chose to do so. At times he allows things to happen so that he can get our attention. God allowed the Israelites to be in slavery in Egypt for hundreds of  years before sending Moses to deliver them.
What is he trying to tell us?
God wants us to trust in Him...not money and things.
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own
(Matthew 6:25-34)
We must work, and let God produce the fruit of our labor.
"He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need."
(Ephesians 4:28)

Tod
Was Charles Darwin a special or intelligent man? Should we learn about him?
Intelligence does not make a person important or special.
Charles Darwin started out as a preacher and turned against God. He was not really the father of evolution, but took credit for it. The only reason to learn about him is to show that knowing about God is not the same as knowing God.

Xavier
How did you discover god? Was it when you were a child or adult?
Fortunately, I had parents and grandparents who loved God and taught me. This is one of the reasons I am providing this web site...so you can know God.

Trina
My son( 8) thinks God has turned his back on him because he is not baptized- is this true- does God still love him completely?
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
(Romans 5:8)
"This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."
(I Timothy 2:3)
Your son is very sensitive to God. It would be good to have a conversation about baptism.
Jesus, the Only Savior

lexi
Where did God come from?
It is difficult for humans to understand God had no beginning or end. He is a spirit. We can look at things around us and know that the world was designed. Something designed must have a designer.
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities- his eternal power and divine nature- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
(Romans 1:20)
"By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
(Hebrews 11:3)

Xavier
Is it cheating if you cheated but did not mean to cheat?
There is a difference between not knowing that an action is cheating, and knowing the action was cheating and not meaning to cheat.
If I know something is cheating, but do it anyway...I am guilty, and need to make it right.

Jennifer
How old are you now?
67

Lalaine
How did the universe form?
"By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
(Hebrews 11:3)

Mary
what is Noah's brothers and sisters name?? does bible mention their names??
The Bible does not tell us.

Deb
Does God have favorites?
God may have favorites, but he does not show favoritism.
Jesus had a special relationship with John. (John 13:23)
^"For God does not show favoritism."
(Romans 2:11)

Unknown
How many times does the word rejoice appear in the Bible?
Check the Special Notice at the top of this page.

jodie
about denominations
The word denomination has the meaning of being divided. God does not like division!
"I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought."
(I Corinthians 1:10)
There is only one church. (Ephesians 1:22,23)
There is a pattern of belief. ( II Timothy 2:13)
If a group does not follow the pattern, it does not matter what they call themselves, they are not part of .
The Church.

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What to say to teens that question is there a God?
Nature is a witness to the existence of God.
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
(Romans 1:20)
Nature does not answer the who question! Your young people need to know the Bible is true!
We have studies showing evidence that the Bible is true.
Is the Bible true?
Jesus is alive
More evidence that the Bible is true.

A. Jefferson
How many times is the word "hope" mentioned in the Bible?
Check the Special Notice at the top of this page.

lucy
who created the universe?
'By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."
(Hebrews 11:3)

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What does a pigeon represent in the bible?
Nothing! Pigeons were used in the Old Testament as part of the sacrifices.

Lydia Howard
Can you be too Holy?
No! Holiness is being set apart. There is a difference between holiness and arrogance. Part of holiness is humility.
"For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you."
(Romans 12:3)

Markeita
Uncle Noah why do you think Jesus died on the cross 4 our sins?
"Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped (held on to), but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death-- even death on a cross!"
(Philippians 2: 5-8)

Catherine Johnson
Do you have Bible coloring pages on Elijah for ages 2 and 3?
We have not yet developed material on I Kings.

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Methuselah
He was the grandfather of Noah and lived to be 969 years old. (Genesis 5:25-27)

Ashlyn
Why can't we see God?
God is a spirit.

tigs
Does it say anywhere in the bible that we will never be given more hardship, illness or problems than we can cope with.
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
(I Corinthians 10:17)
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
(Romans 8:28)
"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live!
(Hebrews 12:7-9)

Michelle
Satan so powerful he can kill us?
No.
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
(James 4:7)

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Preschool activity pages on The Foolish Rich Man
Not yet!

Nate
How many times is "but" used in the bible?
Refer to our Special Notice at the top of this page.

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who is Cain's nephew?
The son of any of the children of Adam and Eve. (Genesis 5) Seth's first son was Enosh.

martin
First five books of the bible are called the...
The Pentateuch

Liz
Why Do People Sin?
The word sin is an archery term. It means to miss the target.
"Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it."
(Hebrews 4:1)

Noel
What was it like? to be on the ark?
We know very little about the conditions on the Ark, but Noah, his family and all the animals were on the ark for one year and 10 days.

Kat
I'm looking of activity on prisoner of sin, mark 5;1-20 and romans 6;18.
Go to our study of Luke 8 for a look at the demon possessed man.
Jesus heals a wild man
Romans 6:16-18 is a discussion of slavery, not prison. Freedom from prison depends on someone else. We choose our slavery.
"What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! Don't you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness."

Ashley
I love God
Great! Keep studying your Bible to be more like God wants you be!
Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it.

Kimberly
Who is Noah?
His story is in Genesis 6-9. God told him to build a large boat, get his family and at least 2 of every animal inside. The flood came and destroyed all the land animals and people who were not in the ark.

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How many times is fear mentioned in the bible?
Go to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

Mimi
Do Christians believe in heaven and hell?
Heaven and Hell

Ronny
How many times is the word love mentioned in the bible?
Go to the Special Notice at the top of this page.

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Zaccheus
Zacchaeus (Luke 19)

Vusumuzi
A story about meeting a gentle Jesus.
The Samaritan Woman (John 4)
The death of Lazarus (John 11)Unknown
Why did the Jews hate the Samaritans?
The Samaritans were not pure Jews. They had intermarried with people of other nations.

Chesney
Who brought the 10 commandments to the people?
God wrote gave them to Moses. Moses delivered them to the Israelites?

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Where in the bible does it talk about the generation becoming weaker but wiser?
It doesn't!

Vickie
What is Cain's nephew's name?
Cain had other brothers and sisters besides Abel. One of his nephews was Enosh.
Look at Genesis 5)

Dreann
What year was the ark built?
Noah was 600 years old when He and his family went into the ark. (Genesis 7:11) That was about 5,000 years ago.

Kimmie Sue
I'm 13 and my mommy and daddy are in heaven with my baby brother. I'm not a baby so don't just say what you want me to hear tell me the truth please. People say that my mommy and daddy are looking down on me from heaven and they are proud of me. Is that true or is it something that grown ups tell me so I'm not so sad? The bible says there aint no more tears in heaven so how can they see me if they cant cry cuz wont they be sad to be away from me and not be able to be with me? I don't know I'm just so confused.
We apologize for being so long responding to your email. This response is from my friend Uncle Gary.
I am so sorry to hear that your Mommy, Dad and little brother have died. This is surely a huge thing for a 13 year old to grasp. You asked a very valid and intelligent question about what we actually know from the Bible about those who are dead. I have listed a few passages and after you read them note the observations that we can draw from the scriptures.
Passages to read:
Mathew 23:43