Question: In 1 Samuel 7, we read about a revival in Mizpeh, where Samuel drew water and poured it out before the Lord and fasted on that day, then as people asked him for continual crying on their behalf, he offered a burnt offering. What is drawing and pouring water before the Lord? —S.J. Answer: … [Read more…]
Question: Could Samuel as a Levite, though not a priest, offer a burnt offering away from the tabernacle? Answer: Jump To: Samuel was a Priest It may seem that making sacrifices away from the tabernacle is not allowed according to Leviticus, chapter 17. Perhaps this is what you have in mind. But let us look … [Read more…]
Question: A question from, though not confined to Samuel’s times: The people were called to bring their offerings to the tabernacle at the three major pilgrimage feasts, but people then had to make a list of offerings they are going to bring with them to the tabernacle for the next feast or could they go … [Read more…]
Question: I would like to ask your advice, and your prayers for an area in my life which sorely needs all the prayers and advice (from reliable, Christian folks) possible. I recognize a talent which I possess in the area of creative writing. But I am so often writing words that show the devil in … [Read more…]
Question: My nephew, his wife and children were going to a certain local church until a new minister came in last year and gave them a hard time about joining the church and getting baptized, etc. To make things worse, money was very tight for them, as he was out of work. So they stopped … [Read more…]
Question: I cut my hair short and use a rinse on my hair to cover up the gray. Is this wrong? I had my children late in life and turned gray early. I don’t like to embarrass my children by looking like their grandmother. Also, it is depressing to me to see so much gray. … [Read more…]
Question: Is recreational hunting wrong, especially when it is totally unnecessary for food or clothing? Answer: As servants of Christ, we must be subject to one rule in all that we do, and that rule was stated by the apostle Paul: “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the … [Read more…]
Question: My friends tell me that serving on a jury is part of being a good citizen, and I want to be a good citizen. But I wonder, is it lawful for a Christian to sit on a jury? Answer: Though we have no direct instructions in the Word of God, regarding jury duty, several … [Read more…]
Question: What are your views on using alcohol as a beverage? Answer: The Bible does not give us specific information on all subjects, but it gives us guidelines which we may apply. One of these is found in 1 Cor. 10:31, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to … [Read more…]
Question: Should Christians be embalmed as the practice is today? Should Christians have implants as are done today? And what about cremation, is it Christian? I am only seeking God’s will on these subjects, a “Thus saith the Lord.” I don’t think Christians today are going deep enough into the spiritual. Your comments please. Answer: … [Read more…]