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In this profound theological answer, Pastor Mike explains how Jesus' suffering on the cross—though limited in time—was sufficient to pay for eternal punishment. The key, he explains, is who suffered. Jesus was not merely a man, but the eternal Son of God, the One in whom the fullness of deity dwells bodily. Pastor Mike uses everyday illustrations to show how the value of a life determines the weight of a punishment, then applies that truth to the infinite worth of Christ. Because the Eternal One bore the punishment, His sacrifice was fully sufficient to satisfy God's justice for eternity.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this sober and pastoral response, Pastor Mike addresses a serious and sensitive question: whether pinning a spouse down on a bed constitutes physical assault, and what steps should follow. He explains that assault is still assault regardless of apologies, while also emphasizing the importance of repentance, safety, and discernment. Pastor Mike discusses the biblical role of government in addressing wrongdoing (Romans 13), the difference between repentance and legal accountability, and the wisdom of involving pastors, trusted family members, and—when necessary—law enforcement. This answer prioritizes personal safety, biblical clarity, and practical wisdom for navigating domestic violence concerns within marriage.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this clear and thoughtful explanation, Pastor Mike unpacks one of the most puzzling verses in the New Testament: 1 Corinthians 11:10. What does Paul mean when he says a woman should have a symbol of authority “because of the angels”? Pastor Mike explains the Greek word angelos, showing how it often means “messenger” rather than a heavenly being, and why that distinction matters in this passage. He connects the verse to the cultural context of Corinth, Paul's traveling messengers, and the issue of gender roles and order in the church. This teaching helps listeners read the passage with historical clarity instead of confusion or speculation.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this practical and encouraging answer, Pastor Mike explains what a Bible concordance is and how to actually use it to better understand Scripture. He walks through how concordances list every word in the Bible, connect English words to their original Greek or Hebrew meanings, and help trace themes across Scripture. Pastor Mike also explains how modern tools like Blue Letter Bible and Logos Bible Software make concordance work easier than ever, even for beginners with no knowledge of Greek or Hebrew. This is a helpful guide for anyone who wants to move from surface reading to deeper Bible study.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this thoughtful response, Pastor Mike addresses an important question that often comes up when studying the names of God: Is it wrong for Christians to say the name “Yahweh”? He explains the Jewish tradition of avoiding pronunciation of the divine name, the meaning of the Tetragrammaton, and why Christians are not bound by that practice. Pastor Mike also clarifies how English Bible translations use LORD (in all caps) to represent Yahweh and why understanding this distinction can deepen Old Testament study. This teaching helps believers approach God's name with reverence, clarity, and biblical understanding.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this candid and behind-the-scenes answer, Pastor Mike explains why listeners may notice differences when he preaches the same sermon across multiple services. Sharing personal insight from years of pastoral ministry, he talks about sermon refinement, physical and mental fatigue, and how real-time feedback shapes preaching from one service to the next. Pastor Mike also reflects on which sermons feel the hardest, which ones feel the most settled, and how preaching multiple times each weekend stretches a pastor more than most people realize. This is an encouraging and honest look into the heart, discipline, and humanity behind faithful Bible preaching.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this clear and Bible-centered explanation, Pastor Mike addresses a common question surrounding John 3:5 and Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus. Is Jesus teaching that water baptism is necessary for salvation, or is He pointing to something deeper? Pastor Mike walks through the Old Testament background—especially Ezekiel 36 and Jeremiah 31—to show how “water and Spirit” refer to the New Covenant promise of cleansing and heart transformation, not New Testament baptism. This teaching helps listeners understand the passage in its proper biblical and historical context and brings clarity to a topic that has caused confusion across many Christian traditions.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this powerful and candid discussion, Pastor Mike addresses a difficult and emotional question many believers are wrestling with today: should churches have armed security teams? Responding to concerns about defending the congregation—even if it means using deadly force—Pastor Mike walks through biblical principles of self-defense, the value of human life made in the image of God, and the responsibility to protect the innocent. He explains why loving our neighbors, families, and fellow believers sometimes requires decisive action, especially in an age where churches are increasingly targeted. This teaching brings clarity, biblical grounding, and pastoral conviction to a topic many Christians feel uneasy talking about but can no longer ignore.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this thoughtful conversation, Pastor Mike addresses a common source of confusion for many Christians: what does it really mean to enter or inherit the Kingdom of God? Drawing from Scripture, he explains why separating these ideas into “tiers” of Christianity is unbiblical and misleading. Pastor Mike clarifies that genuine faith always produces fruit—not as a way to earn salvation, but as evidence of a transformed heart. He also offers pastoral encouragement for believers who deeply trust Christ yet continue to battle sin, reminding us that the Christian life is a lifelong war against the flesh, not a claim of sinless perfection. This teaching brings clarity, balance, and hope to anyone wrestling with assurance, obedience, and the true meaning of saving faith.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this pastoral response, Pastor Mike addresses a difficult and sensitive concern from a mother whose teenage daughter heard at youth camp that “every guy—even married men—struggles with pornography.” Pastor Mike brings biblical balance and realism to the discussion, explaining that while not every man is enslaved to pornography, men and women are wired differently and face different patterns of temptation. He emphasizes that Scripture openly acknowledges these struggles—especially in books like Proverbs—without excusing sin or fostering despair. This teaching helps parents, pastors, and youth leaders think more carefully about how sexual temptation is taught, encouraging honesty without hopelessness, responsibility without accusation, and wisdom without fear.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this teaching, Pastor Mike unpacks one of the most difficult sayings of Jesus: Matthew 11:12, where Jesus says “the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” Pastor Mike explains the historical, biblical, and theological background of the passage, showing how the kingdom's arrival through John the Baptist and Jesus overturned the religious status quo. Rather than respectable religious elites, it was repentant sinners, outcasts, and unlikely followers who urgently embraced the kingdom. This explanation helps clarify how spiritual hunger, repentance, and bold faith—not social status or religious pedigree—marked those who truly entered God's kingdom.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this candid pastoral conversation, Pastor Mike responds to an honest question: Would he take his family to a church like the one he was raised in—one that preached a gentler, less rigorous message? Pastor Mike explains that while the church of his childhood once faithfully taught the Bible, it later drifted into theological softness. He offers practical, realistic counsel for believers who don't have many strong churches nearby: choose the best church within reasonable driving distance and be a godly influence there.He emphasizes that real church commitment requires more than attendance—it means attending consistently, connecting relationally, serving faithfully, and giving financially. Pastor Mike encourages believers not to keep “testing churches” indefinitely, but to fully invest and trust God to use them as a catalyst for growth and renewal within a local congregation.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this theologically rich response, Pastor Mike addresses a deep and often confusing question: Why are Christians commanded to love and forgive their enemies if God Himself will ultimately judge His enemies? Drawing from Matthew 5, Romans 12, and the doctrine of divine justice, Pastor Mike explains the crucial distinction between human forgiveness and divine judgment. Believers are called to release personal vengeance and extend mercy now, while entrusting justice entirely to God—who will either satisfy justice at the cross or in final judgment. This teaching clarifies common misunderstandings about forgiveness, grace, election, and God's patience toward sinners, offering a solid biblical foundation for loving enemies without denying God's holiness or justice.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this in-depth Bible explanation, Pastor Mike walks through Mark 9:12, Malachi 4, Matthew 11, and Luke 1 to answer a fascinating end-times question: Does Elijah still need to come, and could he be one of the two witnesses in Revelation? Pastor Mike explains how John the Baptist came in the spirit and power of Elijah, how Israel's rejection of the kingdom affects this prophecy, and why Scripture points to a future Elijah-like ministry before the great and terrible Day of the Lord. This teaching connects the first and second comings of Christ and helps clarify how prophecy unfolds in stages according to God's redemptive plan.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this thoughtful pastoral response, Pastor Mike addresses a deeply honest struggle many believers face: Why do faithful Christians still experience extreme hardship? If God promises provision and blessing, why does the principle of “you reap what you sow” often feel delayed—or even absent? Drawing from Scripture, including Romans 8 and the life of Job, Pastor Mike explains that God's promises are real but often fulfilled through waiting, not immediacy. This teaching reframes suffering through the lenses of patience, endurance, and hope, showing that much of the Christian life is about trusting God's timing rather than demanding instant results. A vital encouragement for anyone walking faithfully yet feeling discouraged.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this pastoral and deeply encouraging conversation, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries helps a new believer discern when to speak up for the gospel and when restraint is the wiser path—especially in tense family situations. Addressing a parent whose unbelieving father repeatedly makes anti-biblical statements in front of young children, Pastor Mike offers biblical wisdom on avoiding unnecessary conflict, guarding children's hearts, and correcting falsehoods at the right time and in the right way. He emphasizes self-control, discernment, and teaching truth privately rather than engaging in public arguments that harden hearts and create hostility. This is a powerful lesson on wisdom, parenting, and gospel clarity.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this compassionate and biblically grounded response, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries addresses difficult end-of-life questions many Christians face. He explains whether using fentanyl or other palliative care to ease pain is morally permissible, whether a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is wrong, and how Christians should understand the concept of a “natural death.” Pastor Mike carefully distinguishes comfort care from euthanasia, affirming the sanctity of life while also encouraging wisdom, courage, and compassion as believers face death and dying. This teaching brings clarity, peace, and pastoral guidance to deeply emotional decisions.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this helpful teaching segment, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries responds to a listener who was told that Jesus commanded Christians to fast. Pastor Mike carefully explains the context of Matthew 6, showing how Jesus' words were spoken under the Old Covenant, where fasting—especially on the Day of Atonement—was already assumed for first-century Jews. He clarifies that fasting is not a command for Christians today, that God is not disappointed if a believer has never fasted, and that fasting should never be viewed as a way to manipulate God. Instead, when practiced, fasting can be a voluntary tool to focus the heart on prayer—always with wisdom and concern for health. This episode brings freedom, balance, and biblical accuracy to a common question.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this heartfelt question, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries guides a caller through the challenges of engaging with Roman Catholic parents who strongly disagree with their Protestant beliefs. Pastor Mike explains the deep doctrinal differences between Catholicism and Protestant Christianity, why these disagreements naturally create tension, and how couples can respond with gentleness, respect, and wisdom. He offers practical advice on when to answer, when to stay silent, and how to keep family relationships healthy without compromising biblical truth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this thoughtful conversation, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a caller who asks whether gambling is a sin. Pastor Mike explains why the issue isn't merely about “self-control,” but about the nature of gambling itself—what he calls agreed-upon theft. He contrasts gambling with biblically approved ways of earning money (work, investment, inheritance) and warns about the destructive patterns he's witnessed in many families. While not placing gambling at the top of the sin list, Pastor Mike gives clear pastoral counsel: Christians should avoid practices rooted in greed, chance, and financial harm.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this fascinating call, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries explains what happened to the Garden of Eden and why it can't be located today. He walks through Genesis, the global flood, the massive geological changes that reshaped the earth, and why Eden's original location no longer exists in recognizable form. Pastor Mike also discusses ancient river names, climate changes after the flood, and scientific observations that align with catastrophic global change. This conversation brings clarity to a question many believers have wondered about—what became of Eden after humanity was expelled.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this insightful discussion, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a question about the 2025 updates made to the ESV Bible translation. Pastor Mike explains why translation revisions are normal, how textual variants work, and why these changes should not shake our confidence in Scripture. He reminds listeners that English continually evolves, while the original Hebrew and Greek do not—meaning revisions are simply part of maintaining accuracy and clarity for each generation. Pastor Mike also discusses why no translation should be treated as untouchable, and why comparing multiple translations is a wise approach for serious Bible study.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this honest and practical discussion, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a listener's question about whether a Christian couple should break up after falling into sexual temptation before marriage. Pastor Mike explains that romantic attraction is normal—and expected—in a godly relationship, but couples must set clear boundaries and seek accountability. Instead of throwing away a good relationship over a failure, he encourages couples to repent, reset their boundaries, and create safe, structured environments where they won't stumble again. If deeper issues exist, they may need further counsel, but temptation alone doesn't mean the relationship should end.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this thoughtful conversation, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a new believer's question about whether her fiancé must wait for her non-Christian parents to approve their marriage. Pastor Mike explains that while parental blessing is helpful, it is not required—especially when the parents do not share a biblical value system. He encourages believers to seek wise, godly counsel from mature Christians who can affirm the relationship and provide support. Pastor Mike also reminds listeners that while parental approval makes life easier, it should not prevent a couple from entering a marriage that honors Christ.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this thoughtful theological discussion, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries explains whether Jesus was capable of sin during His earthly ministry. He walks through the biblical truth of the hypostatic union—Christ being fully God and fully man—and shows how His divine nature could not sin while His human nature experienced real temptation. Pastor Mike clarifies that Jesus, as the second Adam, fully felt the struggle and pain of resisting sin, yet remained perfectly righteous, accomplishing what no human before Him had done.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this explanation, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries responds to a question about Saul, the witch of Endor, and whether this passage proves anything about suicide and salvation. He clarifies that God allowed Samuel—not Abraham—to appear, explains the Old Testament concept of Sheol as the general realm of the dead, and shows why this passage does not teach that suicide determines a person's eternal destiny. Pastor Mike affirms that salvation rests on justification, not the final act of a person's life, and that biblical terms about “joining the dead” refer to entering the realm of the departed, not necessarily Paradise or judgment.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

2:13 Why in Matthew 1 in the genealogies does Bathsheba get described different than Tamar and Rahab?5:18 Should we tithe even if we have debt to pay off?8:37 What happens if we are wrong about a pretibulational rapture?11:51 Should David's response to Saul inform us in how we respond to Israel today?16:56 Did the witch of Endor really bring up Samuel?21:22 Why in Exodus 23:20-23 the word Angel is capitalized?30:05 Can the food the priests receive be used in any way they want?35:10 If we don't like the circumstances of suffering in our lives is that grumbling or complaining?39:10 In Ephesians 4:8 where did Jesus go when it says he descended into the lower regions of the earth?45:45 How can I know my husband is saved when he says he's always been a Christian?48:35 Why did Jesus pray to God on the cross if he was God too?50:10 Should pastors warn their churches about Replacement Theology that is on the rise?54:05 Is purgatory in the Bible? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

2:49 Should I be concerned that I was baptized by the Pastor's wife?4:36 Is the King James Bible the only version we should be reading?12:54 How can I find rest and peace from thinking I'm not doing enough to be saved?20:30 Is donating my eggs to an LGBTQ couple sin?22:13 Why weren't Jesus' disciples able to recognize him after the resurrection?24:59 What do you think about the anti-Israel movement going on, even among Christians?31:41 When there are revisions in Bible translations, does a church need to get new Bibles?36:20 What is Lordship Salvation and is it biblical?40:38 Can you explain the order of events in a pretribulational rapture?47:49 What does it mean to make allowance for people's faults in Ephesians 4? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

1:32 What is the meaning of the word Truth?4:11 How do I get peace amidst a very painful medical condition?8:32 How does self-defense and protecting yourself and family work together with turning the other cheek?10:37 What does Jesus mean by doing “greater works than me” in John 14:12-14?16:44 Why is sin considered genetic from Adam Eve in Genesis 3?26:50 What Bible version would be good for a younger child to read?33:59 What denomination of Protestant are you affiliated with?37:00 What is the difference between tithing and giving?44:45 Should Christians celebrate/observe Hanukkah?53:57 Should a husband protect his wife or do we just rely on God for protection? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

Our Hope in God's Unchanging PlanChrist did not come merely to create warm Christmas nostalgia, but to anchor our hearts to the unbreakable guarantee of a perfect eternity with our forgiving Creator. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

In this clear biblical explanation, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries addresses a teaching that claims the innumerable multitude in Revelation 7 must include people whom God forgave after taking the mark of the beast. Pastor Mike explains why this interpretation is incorrect, clarifying that the phrase “a number no one can count” is a common idiom describing a vast crowd, not an uncountable one. He also affirms that the mark of the beast is a conscious act of allegiance and not something God later reverses. Many will be saved during the tribulation, but not those who knowingly take the mark.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

1:30 If I am a single senior citizen do I need a life insurance policy?3:35 Can demons or evil spirits attach themselves to physical items like antiques?6:13 How do we respond to Christians who believe in annihilationism?14:07 At what point do we break fellowship or not allow people to teach or lead with people in our church?33:14 If Jesus is the only way to God, what about people who haven't heard about him?35:46 Are our good works before salvation accounted to us after salvation?36:36 How do I keep my faith alive when I feel small and insignificant?39:36 What does Jesus mean in John 20:23 about confessing our sins?46:52 How do we deal with someone who was baptized and then saved, but won't get baptized again?49:13 What is discipleship and how should it be done in the church?Topics: Life Insurance, Demons, Annihilationism, Church Discipline, Salvation, Good Works, Faith, Confession, Sin, Baptism, Discipleship To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

1:25 Could you explain the use of I AM in the New Testament versus the Old Testament?5:14 How do I deal with a dysfunctional family that I can't seem to rely on?15:45 How did John the Baptist survive the decree by Herod to kill all the children.17:27 Should we stop praying for our loved ones to be saved?20:07 Do dreams about my dead relatives mean anything?23:29 How do we pray for our leaders when they are bad or evil?26:51 What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?28:45 How do I balance my spiritual values without becoming legalistic?31:37 How do you define a relationship with God?36:22 How do I live with my husband who rejects my Christianity?38:13 Should Christians be more involved in politics?40:30 Can people in heaven hear us when we talk to them?43:56 Are people in hell conscious?51:19 What does it mean to walk or pray in the Spirit?Topics: Family, John the Baptist, Prayer, Dreams, Leaders, Divorce, Marriage, Legalism, Relationship, Rejection, Politics, Heaven, Hell, Spirit To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

4:21 How should we understand Jude when he references the Book of Enoch?9:31 Does Matthew 24:19 mean that there are babies left behind in the rapture?11:28 Is a person body and spirit or body, soul and spirit?13:33 Why were the early reformers post-millennialists or amillennialists did it have something to do with their denomination?18:01 Does John 8:24 relate to Exodus 3:14 in the use of “I am?”24:51 Are Gog and Magog supposed to be the United States and Russia?32:26 How do you respond to someone thinks that Jesus and God are actually aliens from another planet?43:18 Is there a distinction between our mind, emotions, spirit and body?46:12 How do we explain our birth and our death dates being known by God as it relates to a plane crash?49:00 We are called to pray for our leaders when they are not good leaders or evil?52:18 How did John the Baptist escape Herod's decree to kill all the newborns?54:20 What does God say about divorce and remarriage?Topics: Book of Enoch, Jude, Rapture, Babies, Body, Soul, Spirit, Dichotomist, Trichotomist, I Am, Gog, Magog, Foreknowledge, Leaders, Prayer, Marriage, Divorce To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

We must practice a repentance that takes sin seriously, accepts whatever pain it requires, and works diligently to restore sincere obedience. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

1:26 Are the Apostles Levi and James brothers according to Mark 2:14 and Acts 1:13?4:18 What is the difference in the creation account where God creates light on one day and then later says he created stars, sun, moon, etc?8:24 Could you explain the Spiritual Gifts and which ones still continue today?20:20 What does Hebrews 5:7 mean regarding Jesus' obedience or disobedience?31:21 Can you lose your salvation and what does it mean to blot your name out of the Book of Life in Revelation 5:3?41:46 Is forgiveness a one and done event or is it ongoing?43:31 Does God ever mention in the Bible a separation in a marriage?45:44 How do biblical principles apply to conflicts?47:21 If God is a God of order, why is there so much disorder in a relationship where both people are doing their best to follow Him?49:14 Should I join a church that allows women to teach from the pulpit?53:24 What does it mean that the branches are cut off and thrown into the fire?Topics: Apostles, Creation, Spiritual Gifts, Salvation, Obedience, Forgiveness, Marriage, Conflict, Women Pastors, Hell To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

2:19 Can we speak to the saints in heaven to have them pray for us?5:20 Are the Apostles Levi and James brothers according to Mark 2:14 and Acts 1:13?9:53 What verse or verses do you go to for comfort during suffering?19:07 Are there two different versions of the Book of Jeremiah?23:08 How do we discern God's will or “hear his voice” for guidance?33:31 Is it okay to donate my eggs if they will be used by same sex couples?38:27 Is it the husband's role to manage the money for our family?42:19 How do you explain that psychics and witches are not harmless, but dangerous?45:23 How should we think about work and retirement?49:10 Is it wrong to read books by women pastors?53:17 Is Jesus only speaking to the Jews in Matthew 25:40 when he says, “My brothers?”Topics: Prayer, Saints, Apostles, Comfort, Suffering, Jeremiah, God's Will, Reproduction, LGBTQ, Marriage, Family, Money, Psychics, Witches, Work, Retirement, Women Pastors, Jews To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

Because God intends our relationships in the church to be marked by a quality that the world cannot match, we must be serious about building friendships that are uniquely loving, loyal, and encouraging. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

4:13 Is the doctrine of the Church of Christ biblical regarding baptism and salvation?19:24 Could you explain biblical justification for those that have differing theologies?28:50 In the Millennial Kingdom why are there sacrifices at the temple and who will be participating in them?38:01 How do I respond to a female coworker who talks about her wife all time?45:08 What does the Bahai faith believe and how do we evangelize to them?50:54 Is it wrong to purposefully not have kids in marriage?Topics: Church of Christ, Baptism, Salvation, Justification, Millennial Kingdom, Temple, Sacrifices, LGBTQ, Bahai, Children, Marriage To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

3:02 What year was Christ crucified?6:39 Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6?8:56 Why is Jesus referred to as the Son of God?18:34 I work for as an inspector for the division of liquor control, is this okay as a Christian?22:56 What astronomical events are used to date the birth of Christ?30:40 Who is the writer of Hebrews 10:32-33 talking to?40:55 Do the miraculous gifts still happen today?45:33 Could you explain in Romans 8 what the “witness of the Spirit” is?48:51 What does the Bible say about remaining single?51:44 Is Alcohol or Marijuana okay to use as a Christian?Topics: Crucifixion, Sons of God, Work, Alcohol, Marijuana, Birth of Christ, Miracles, Singleness, Holy Spirit To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

3:35 Should we be concerned that sub-congregational ministries become too large?4:47 I struggle believing that God can forgive me for my egregious sin?33:02 Can angels exist in physical form with us on earth?39:28 Do we need a second baptism in the Holy Spirit to gain the greater gifts?45:30 What is the biblical way to preach a sermon?Topics: Church, Sin, Apostasy, Repentance, Angels, Baptism, Holy Spirit, Preaching To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

1:43 How do we refute pro-choice advocates that use Exodus as a proof text?5:06 When there is a discrepancy between the Septuagint and the Hebrew text, which takes precedence?13:42 How do I talk to someone who is in the orthodox church and relies on the traditions over Scripture?22:06 What are your thoughts on Pentecostal churches?27:34 What is a fair representation of Romans 3 regarding Calvinism vs Arminianism?42:45 Will I see my loved ones in heaven and will we still be a family?46:35 Do I need to get baptized again if I have sinned egregiously and repented?49:00 Who is saved from previous generations who had less knowledge of God?50:50 What will my status be during the Millennium?Topics: Pro-Choice, Abortion, Septuagint, Orthodox Church, Traditions, Pentecostal, Calvinism, Arminianism, Heaven, Baptism, Salvation, Millennium, Rapture To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

2:03 Is there any reliable information beyond the New Testament about Nicodemus?4:44 Can you be forgiven if you take the Mark of the Beast?8:48 What are your thoughts on Costi Hinn and Les Feldick?11:16 Can you explain the Branhamism movement?16:14 Can you lose your salvation?27:50 If the Garden of Eden was perfect how was Satan in the form of a serpent allowed to get in?37:19 Does Focal Point U have handouts for the messages?39:59 How do we address topics of our bodies with our young children?47:07 Is learning about angels and demons bad?49:41 How do I balance being a godly wife and a spiritual leader as my husband is not saved?51:53 How do we know when to stop giving money to a past church member?Topics: Nicodemus, Mark of the Beast, Costi Hinn, Les Feldick, Branhamism, Salvation, Eden, Evil, Focal Point U, Children, Angels, Demons, Wife, Leader, Support, Handouts To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

Actively and carefully pursue holiness in your mind and body for the sake of our great God who said we will draw near to us when we do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

2:26 Is there anything recorded in history about Nicodemus after the biblical account?6:40 Should we celebrate the death and magic side of Halloween?12:36 I have low motivation to read the Bible and pray, does that mean I'm not saved?16:28 What are your thoughts on Charlie Kirk's racists comments?19:40 Do you think Charlie Kirk was a good example of a Christian?26:09 How do I choose a job and balance salary, time and who I work for with my Christianity and family?33:41 What are your thoughts on a worship team that wears hats and nose rings on stage?40:01 My dad passed away and my mom is living with a man who is harmful and dishonoring to God?43:31 Is the CSV a good Bible translation?46:39 If Jesus plus nothing equals salvation, what does Matthew 6:15 mean about forgiving others?51:04 How does a pastor go about telling parents of a seven-year old that he is too young to be baptized?Topics: Nicodemus, Halloween, Motivation, Charlie Kirk, Racism, Work, Job, Family, Preferences, Translations, Salvation, Forgiveness, Baptism To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

3:19 Should we be confessing our sins as soon as it happens or wait for a specific time?10:33 Is there an explanation of the three days and three nights Jesus spent in the grave?14:24 I suffer from depression and anxiety, but even though I read my Bible and pray, I don't feel God's presence and fear for my salvation?30:29 As a Christian, how do we know if we are really elect?39:16 Why are the Jews God's chosen people?42:37 If we are all equal, why did God choose a particular people?45:45 Could you explain the Millennial views and the rapture?50:20 Are there Bible verses that refute the earth being millions of years old?Topics: Sin, Confession, Crucifixion, Three Days, Depression, Anxiety, Election, Jews, Chosen People, Millennium, Rapture, Creation, Young Earth, Old Earth To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

4:28 Does the Bible teach “once saved, always saved?”8:31 What does it mean in the Old Testament to be “blotted out of the Book of Life?”15:38 What does Jesus mean in Revelation 2:5 when he promises the church if they don't repent, he will remove their lampstand?25:19 Why do you think society uses words like “hell” so casually or even in a positive way?31:44 How does the Holy Spirit convict people regarding issues in the church like alcoholism and women pastors?43:14 How do we deal with family who reject us for our Christian faith?Topics: Salvation, Apostasy, Book of Life, Lampstand, Hell, Words, Holy Spirit, Conviction, Church, Women Pastors, Family To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

3:23 If God knows and sees all things, why did he allow Satan to tempt Adam Eve?8:15 Would you have reservations about having someone work in the church if they have woke ideology?12:18 What should a Christian's confession of sin look like throughout the day?18:38 How do we reconcile that Jesus said he would come back and set up his kingdom and also says that his kingdom is not of this world?26:35 What is the significance of the left-handedness in Judges 3?32:15 In Ezra 10 there is a command to divorce their wives, does this have any bearing on divorce in the present day?39:58 What is your opinion of restorationists and the Church of Christ?43:38 Can you explain what is going on in Revelation 21 with the New Heaven and New Earth?53:08 Is a divorced man disqualified from being a deacon in the church, even if the divorce was before he was a Christian? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

God wants us to pursue moral purity as his distinctive people, which he has promised will increase our daily experience of fellowship, joy, and assurance with him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

Text CRUISE to 90398 or https://fpr.org/cruiseJoin us on a breathtaking cruise through New England and Canada's coastal towns and historic cities. Our trip will include encouraging morning devotional times, thought-provoking Bible teaching, and inspiring musical worship led by Grammy-winning music educator Keith Hancock and his wife, Carly. And we will be hosting a special Ask Pastor Mike Live at sea. This is an opportunity to ask any Bible question that is on your mind. There is no question too tough that I won't tackle.I am confident that you will gain a deeper understanding of God's Word, make new believing friends and come home with lifetime memories. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

1:23 How do I witness to Roman Catholics regarding the assumption of Mary and where we get our authoritative truth?9:28 How and why does God use pain in our lives?25:09 If Jesus paid for all our sins on the cross, why is there a temple and sacrifices in the Millennial Kingdom?32:20 Could you explain church discipline and how it should be applied?36:01 How do we reconcile with early Christian bishops who believed that baptism was necessary and communion was about the flesh and blood of Christ?39:20 Is Arnold Murray of the Shepherd's Chapel in Arkansas doctrinally sound?42:26 Are Old Testament saints included in the rapture?43:27 Is the promise of honoring your parents will get you long life true?46:59 Could you explain the ways God answers prayer and when he does or does not answer them? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29