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Is Tithing for Today? Jul 28, 2022

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In the Old Testament, the ancient Israelites were commanded to give a tenth of their increase to the Lord. Is this a requirement for modern Christians? Today, Derek Thomas addresses the question of tithing in the church.

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What Is the Purpose and Benefit of Gathering for Corporate Worship? Jul 21, 2022

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Why is it so important for the church to gather together for corporate worship? Today, Harry Reeder explains Scripture's teaching about gathered worship as not only an obligation but also a delightful privilege.

Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/what-is-the-purpose-and-benefit-of-gathering-for-corporate-worship

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What Does Genesis 6:6 Mean When It Says That God Repented? Jul 14, 2022

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The Bible teaches that God does not change (Mal. 3:6). How should we interpret other passages that describe Him as repenting (Gen. 6:6)? Today, Sinclair Ferguson brings clarity to this apparent contradiction.

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Is It Possible That We Have Entertained Angels Today (Heb. 13:2)? Jul 07, 2022

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Hebrews 13:2 instructs us to show hospitality to strangers, "for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Is it possible that Christians today have opened their homes to angels? Today, John Tweeddale explains the meaning of this passage.

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Did Jesus Take On Our Sin Nature? Jun 30, 2022

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In taking on our humanity, Jesus sympathizes with our weakness (Heb. 4:15). But wouldn't Christ also need to assume our sinful nature for Him to be tempted as we are? Today, Michael Reeves brings clarity to this question.

Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/did-jesus-take-on-our-sin-nature

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Why Did God Prevent Israelites with Physical Deformities from Approaching the Altar? Jun 23, 2022

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Why were priests with physical deformities prohibited from offering sacrifices in the Old Testament? Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains the marvelous lessons about the gospel that this law surprisingly contains.

Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/why-did-god-prevent-israelites-with-physical-deformities-from-approaching-the-altar

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Why Did Testing Come to Job? Jun 16, 2022

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Scripture describes Job as a godly and upright man. Why did he need to endure so much pain and loss? Today, Derek Thomas addresses the problem of suffering in the life of God's people.

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Who Were the Nephilim? Jun 09, 2022

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In Genesis 6, we read of the "sons of God" intermarrying with the "daughters of man," as well as characters called the "Nephilim" who lived in the land. Today, John Tweeddale considers the identities of these three groups in Scripture.

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Should I Stay in a Solid Church in Which I Haven't Built a Community? Jun 02, 2022

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Should we remain in a church where God's Word is faithfully preached yet there is little fellowship? Today, Harry Reeder encourages Christians to be part of the solution in building community.

Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/should-i-stay-in-a-solid-church-in-which-i-havent-built-a-community

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In What Way Can the Doctrine of the Trinity Bring Us Delight? May 26, 2022

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Many people, even Christians, find the doctrine of the Trinity to be obscure. Can this doctrine actually bring us joy? Today, Michael Reeves invites us to delight in the love of our triune God.

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