Why was Jesus baptized if He had no sin?
Matthew tells us that when Jesus came to John to be baptized, John was hesitant: “And John tried to prevent Him, saying, ‘I need…
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Why was John the Baptist chosen to prepare the way for Jesus?
All four Gospels testify that John the Baptist was chosen by God to go before Jesus as the promised forerunner. Matthew records: “For this…
Read the answerWhy did Jesus remain behind in the temple at age 12?
Luke is the only Gospel that records this event. When His family went up to Jerusalem for the Passover, Luke writes: “When they had…
Read the answerWhy do the Gospels say little about Jesus’ childhood?
All four Gospels focus almost entirely on Jesus’ ministry rather than His childhood, because the purpose of their writing was to reveal Him as…
Read the answerWhy did Simeon and Anna recognize Jesus in the temple?
Luke tells us that when Jesus was brought to the temple, two faithful servants of God, Simeon and Anna, recognized Him as the promised…
Read the answerWhy was Jesus presented at the temple as an infant?
Luke records that after Jesus was born, Joseph and Mary brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord, in obedience to the…
Read the answerWhy did Mary and Joseph settle in Nazareth instead of returning to Bethlehem?
Matthew explains that after Herod’s death, Joseph again received direction from the Lord: “Now when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord…
Read the answerWhy did Joseph and Mary flee with Jesus to Egypt?
Matthew records that after the wise men departed, God warned Joseph in a dream: “Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the…
Read the answerWhy did Herod try to kill the infant Jesus?
Matthew tells us that when the wise men came seeking the newborn King, Herod was immediately disturbed: “When Herod the king heard this, he…
Read the answerWhy did wise men from the east come to worship Him?
Matthew tells us that after Jesus was born: “Wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born…
Read the answerWhy did God announce Jesus’ birth to shepherds instead of kings?
The Gospels show that God chose to announce Jesus’ birth to humble shepherds rather than kings to reveal that His kingdom is not built…
Read the answerWhy was Jesus born in Bethlehem rather than Nazareth?
The Gospels explain that Jesus was born in Bethlehem because it fulfilled prophecy and revealed His identity as the promised Messiah from the line…
Read the answerWhy was it important that Jesus was born of a virgin?
The Gospels make it clear that the virgin birth is not a detail to overlook but a central truth that explains who Jesus is.…
Read the answerWhy did Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses?
Miriam and Aaron opposed Moses out of jealousy and pride, questioning his unique role as God’s chosen leader. They criticized him over his marriage…
Read the answerWhy did God take of the Spirit on Moses and give it to seventy elders?
God took of the Spirit on Moses and gave it to seventy elders to share the burden of leadership and to confirm that the…
Read the answerWhy did God provide quail in abundance?
God provided quail in abundance to give Israel the meat they craved, but also to judge their unbelief and ingratitude. Though He granted their…
Read the answerWhy did the people crave meat instead of manna?
The people craved meat instead of manna because they were discontent with God’s provision and longed for the foods they remembered from Egypt. Though…
Read the answerWhy did God send fire at Taberah?
God sent fire at Taberah because the people’s complaining provoked His anger. Their grumbling was not just against circumstances but against Him, showing unbelief…
Read the answerWhy did the people of Israel complain about adversity in the wilderness?
The people complained about adversity because they quickly grew dissatisfied with the hardships of the wilderness, forgetting God’s deliverance and provision. Instead of trusting…
Read the answerWhy did Moses invite Hobab to travel with Israel?
Moses invited Hobab, his brother-in-law, to travel with Israel because Hobab was familiar with the wilderness and could be a guide for the people.…
Read the answerWhy did Israel set out in the order of their tribal divisions?
Israel set out in the order of their tribal divisions because God commanded it for the sake of order, unity, and protection. Each tribe…
Read the answerWhy were silver trumpets made for calling the congregation?
Silver trumpets were made for calling the congregation so that Israel could be gathered, directed, and led in an orderly way under God’s command.…
Read the answerWhy did God lead Israel with a cloud by day and fire by night?
God led Israel with a cloud by day and fire by night to visibly show His presence, protection, and guidance. The cloud shielded them…
Read the answerWhy did God allow those unclean by a corpse to celebrate Passover later?
God allowed those who were unclean by a corpse to celebrate Passover later so that no one who desired to honor Him would be…
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