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MY ANSWER
Where are the Ten Commandments found?
Billy Graham writes, "You will find the Ten Commandments in two places in the Bible: the 20th chapter of Exodus and the fifth chapter of Deuteronomy."
MY ANSWER
Why should I believe something just because it's in the Bible?
Billy Graham writes, "If I thought the Bible was just another book, written by human authors and only containing various people's ideas about God, then I wouldn't bother to quote it or build my life on it."
MY ANSWER
The kids I am teaching at church don't seem to take anything seriously, and I feel like I'm wasting my time. Am I wrong?
Billy Graham writes, "God has promised that when we teach His Word, our efforts are never in vain."
MY ANSWER
Where should I start reading the Bible? I'm in high school, and I don't have a lot of extra time.
Billy Graham writes, "Whenever people ask me a question like this I often think of the old quip about eating an elephant."
MY ANSWER
I went to the bookstore to find out more about religion but ended up leaving without anything, because they had hundreds of books and I just got confused.
Billy Graham writes, "No doubt some of those books could have helped you—but others might have misled you if you weren't careful."
MY ANSWER
Should I take the words of Jesus more seriously than the rest of the Bible?
Billy Graham writes, "Printing Jesus' words in red doesn't make them more important than the rest of the Bible—and the reason is because all the Bible is God's Word, and we should take every part of it seriously."
MY ANSWER
I know I ought to read my Bible, but I always get confused. Is it really that important?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible is God's 'love letter' to us, telling us not only that He loves us, but showing us what He has done to demonstrate His love. It also tells us how we should live ..."
MY ANSWER
I'm having a hard time getting into the Bible. Do you have any suggestions?
Billy Graham writes, "Instead of starting at the very beginning, start at the center—that is, start with that part of the Bible that tells us about Jesus Christ, who is the true center of the Bible."
MY ANSWER
I struggle with reading the Bible. Does this mean I'm being disobedient to God, or that I'll always be spiritually weak?
Billy Graham writes, "God knows your limitations, and He doesn't condemn you for them or blame you for not doing something you really can't do!"
MY ANSWER
My pastor talks about the blood of Jesus saving us, and I don't understand what he means. Is he quoting from the Bible?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, what your pastor is saying about Jesus and the importance of His blood for our salvation does come from the Bible."
MY ANSWER
I just don't get anything out of reading the Bible. Why should I keep reading?
Billy Graham writes, "God gave the Bible to us, and He wants us to understand it and apply it to our lives. He wants to teach us about Himself through its pages, and He also wants to use it to change our lives."
MY ANSWER
I've always enjoyed that old hymn about Ezekiel, and how "them dry bones" came together and made a whole skeleton. What is it supposed to mean?
Billy Graham writes, "This grand old spiritual is based on a vision God gave to Ezekiel, recorded in the 37th chapter of the book that bears his name."
MY ANSWER
Several weeks ago, a friend and I started going to what is supposed to be a Bible study, but we're not sure if we'll continue. We never really discuss what the Bible says, but mainly sit around sharing our personal problems and then praying about them. What should we do?
May your prayer always be that of the psalmist: "Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law" (Psalm 119:18).
MY ANSWER
Several months ago, you answered a question from someone with a mild learning disability who has a hard time reading their Bible. I have the same problem, but recently my niece gave me a set of CDs with the Bible in spoken or audio form. It's helped me greatly and maybe it would help this person also.
Thank you for your suggestion; I hope it will encourage others to do the same.
MY ANSWER
I've never read the Bible very much, but I made a New Year's resolution to begin reading it every day, which I've done so far. But to be honest I'm already getting bogged down and don't think I can keep it up. Am I doing something wrong?
One reason you might have gotten bogged down is because you started reading some of the hardest parts first.
MY ANSWER
We were discussing in our class at church who the worst person in the Bible was. Who would you nominate? Maybe it doesn't matter very much, but we've been surprised at how many bad people the Bible mentions.
It's hard for me to select one individual as the absolute worst person in the Bible; the Bible's list of evil people is long!
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I'm supposed to start teaching a class for high school students in our church in a few weeks, and I'm scared to death. Do you have any suggestions on how to get through to them and hold their attention?
God is more concerned about these young men and women than you are, and He will be present by His Spirit to help you as you teach.
MY ANSWER
I've heard that old spiritual for years about Ezekiel and the valley full of dry bones that came back to life, but the other day I finally found the story in the Bible. I gather God gave Ezekiel a vision of this, but I'm confused about what it means. Maybe you can help me.
God was telling Ezekiel that the ancient Jewish nation - scattered and destroyed in Ezekiel's time by war and violence - some day would come back to life. ...
MY ANSWER
I would like to know more about the Bible, but it's so big I don't know where to start, and I'm not sure where to turn to get some help. Could you suggest one or two books (in addition to the Bible) that might help me to study the Bible?
Instead, start at the beginning of one of the books and read a portion each day - even just a few paragraphs - until you've read the whole book.
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