What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?

 

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How do you respond to your friend that goes silent when you praise God when you're with them? Psalms 150:1-6

 

Praise God Psalm 150 1

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10 How does God judge those who were raised in non-Christian cultures and have been taught their entire life that their own religion (such as Islam or Hinduism) is correct, and Christianity is wrong?

 

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How does Psalm 71 encourage someone who’s getting older and still facing hard things?

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What does the Bible say about confidence?

 

Confidence in Christ

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If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)

Question: If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)

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Can an unmarried man and woman living together and having a sexual relationship go to heaven if they love each other but do not marry?

 Question: Can an unmarried man and woman living together and having a sexual relationship go to heaven if they love each other but do not marry?

52 Couples Marry After Texas Pastor Urges Cohabiting Partners to ‘Put a Ring on It’

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52 Couples Marry After Texas Pastor Urges Cohabiting Partners to ‘Put a Ring on It’

52 Couples Marry After Texas Pastor Urges Cohabiting Partners to ‘Put a Ring on It’

52 Couples Marry After Texas Pastor Urges Cohabiting Partners to ‘Put a Ring on It’

52 Couples Marry After Texas Pastor Urges Cohabiting Partners to ‘Put a Ring on It’

 

52 Couples Marry After Texas Pastor Urges Cohabiting Partners to ‘Put a Ring on It’

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Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)

The-Chastisement

Question: Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7) 

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What is the best description of who God is?

 Question: What is the best description of who God is?

1 John 4 16

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Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)

Question:  Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)

2 Corinthians 7:1 ESV

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What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?

 Question: What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?

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1 John presents love and hate as the fundamental markers of spiritual identity and ethical reality. Love originates from God and reveals genuine knowledge of Him, while the absence of love indicates a failure to know God at all, since God’s very nature is love (1 John 4:7–10). This isn’t abstract sentiment—love becomes concrete in Jesus’ self-sacrifice, establishing the pattern believers must follow by giving themselves for one another1.

The epistle draws sharp contrasts between love and hate as indicators of spiritual condition. Loving fellow believers demonstrates passage from death to life, while refusing to love keeps one bound in death (1 John 3:14–15). More starkly, hatred toward a brother carries the weight of murder and excludes one from eternal life (1 John 3:14–15). Those claiming to live in God’s light while hating others actually dwell in darkness, spiritually blinded (1 John 2:9–11). The logic is unforgiving: claiming to love God while hating a visible brother exposes such a person as a liar (1 John 4:18–5:2).

The distinction between God’s children and the devil’s children hinges on whether one practices righteousness and loves one’s brother (1 John 3:10). Conduct—particularly the presence or absence of love toward believers—serves as the decisive test of authentic spiritual rebirth and genuine faith in Christ2. John’s emphasis on loving “the brother or sister” addresses the practical concern of how believers treat each other within their communities3, though there is no instruction to hate those outside the faith1.

Theologically, dwelling in love means dwelling in God, with God dwelling in the believer (1 John 4:16). Perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18–5:2), while keeping God’s word perfects His love within believers (1 John 1–5:21). The command is singular and recurring: believers should love one another (1 John 3), a message heard from the beginning of Christian instruction.

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2. John Painter, 1, 2, and 3 John, ed. Daniel J. Harrington, Sacra Pagina Series (Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 2002), 18:107.

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4. Andreas J. Köstenberger, A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters: The Word, the Christ, the Son of God, Biblical Theology of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009), 291.

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6. Karen H. Jobes, 1, 2, & 3 John, ed. Clinton E. Arnold, Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014), 344

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What is everything we can learn about LOVE and HATE in 1 John 3?

The chapter opens with God’s extraordinary affection toward believers, establishing them as His children (1 John 3:1)—a foundation that shapes everything John says about love and hate throughout the passage.

The core teaching centers on a stark spiritual divide. Genuine faith manifests itself through righteousness and brotherly love, while those outside God’s family neglect both (1 John 3:10–18). Loving one another stands as the fundamental message believers received from the beginning (1 John 3:10–18), yet this isn’t merely sentiment. Loving fellow believers demonstrates spiritual transformation—passing from death to life—while refusing to love indicates spiritual death (1 John 3:10–18).

John employs stark language to emphasize the gravity of hatred. Hating a brother constitutes spiritual murder, and murderers cannot possess eternal life (1 John 3:10–18). Cain’s murder of Abel serves as the negative exemplar of such hatred1, illustrating that this isn’t merely about feelings but about the character that flows from one’s spiritual condition.

Yet love extends beyond emotion into concrete action. Christ’s self-sacrifice defines God’s love, establishing the pattern believers must follow toward one another (1 John 3:10–18). Withholding compassion from a brother in material need contradicts any claim to possess God’s love (1 John 3:10–18). Authentic love expresses itself through deeds and truth, not mere words (1 John 3:10–18).

The world’s hatred toward believers shouldn’t surprise them. Expect opposition from the world (1 John 3:10–18), John warns—a reality rooted in spiritual opposition rather than personal failure. Those saved through Christ can genuinely love and should demonstrate it tangibly, while the unsaved cannot truly love and will actually hate those whose love reflects their relationship with Jesus2.

Finally, God’s commandment unites belief in Christ with mutual love among believers (1 John 3:23–24), making love inseparable from authentic faith. Living in love demonstrates a genuine relationship with God1, while its absence reveals spiritual death regardless of what one claims to believe.

1
Roy B. Zuck, A Biblical Theology of the New Testament (Chicago: Moody Press, 1994), 211–212.

2
Robert Lightner, 1–3 John & Jude: Forgiveness, Love, and Courage, Twenty-First Century Biblical Commentary Series (AMG Publishers, 2003), 55.

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How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?

 Question: How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?

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How do you invite the presence of God into your life?

 Question: How do you invite the presence of God into your life?

Path-of-life

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How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?

 

Psalm 91:4, too

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What is the significance of Jesus breaking the loaves before He gave them to the disciples to feed the crowd in Mark 6:41?

 Question: What is the significance of Jesus breaking the loaves before He gave them to the disciples to feed the crowd in Mark 6:41?

It Was Jesus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgqnTPtZ6gI

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Here are the lyrics to "It Was Jesus" by Johnny Cash:

[Verse 1] Well, a man walked down by Galilee So the Holy book does say And a great multitude was gathered there Without a thing to eat for days Up stepped a little boy with a basket "Please take this, Lord" he said And with just five loaves and two little fishes Five thousand had fish and bread

[Chorus] Who was it everybody? (It was Jesus) Who was it everybody? (It was Jesus) Who was it everybody? (It was Jesus) It was Jesus Christ, our Lord

How can you determine if someone is speaking in the spirit?

 Question: How can you determine if someone is speaking in the spirit?

false teachers

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What does the Bible say about integrity?

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

 Question: What is the meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

Modern Parables Watch Samaritan
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What is the history and significance of Jerusalem in the New Testament or in the Bible?

 Question: What is the history and significance of Jerusalem in the New Testament or in the Bible?

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How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)

 

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What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?

 Question: What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?

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What work will God finally complete in us (Philippians 1:6)?

 Question: What work will God finally complete in us (Philippians 1:6)?

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What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

 Question: What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

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What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

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How can I tell?

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What is the meaning of "pastures" in psalm 23?

Question: What is the meaning of "pastures" in psalm 23?

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How to highlight Bible passages

 

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Common Color-Coding

• Yellow: God's character, attributes, actions (love, mercy).
• Blue: Commands, instructions, things to obey.
• Green: Promises, blessings, hope.
• Red: Sin, disobedience, warnings, Christological connections (in OT).
• Pink/Purple: Jesus Christ, Messiah references.
• Gray/Black: Historical context, background. 

While there is no single "official" rule, Pink and Purple are the most common choices for marking prayers in popular Bible color-coding systems. 

Here are the most frequently used options to help you decide:

• Pink: Often chosen because it stands out and symbolizes the "heart" crying out to God. Many people use pink for prayers, praises, and blessings.
• Purple: Frequently used for prayers because it is traditionally associated with royalty (praying to the King) or as "templates for prayer".
• Yellow: Sometimes used for prayers, praises, and laments, especially in systems that use fewer colors.
• Aqua or Light Blue: Used in some specific inductive study methods to distinguish prayers from other types of text. 

Pro-Tips for Marking

• Brackets instead of highlights: If a prayer is very long (like a whole Psalm), some people find it cleaner to put brackets around the entire section in their chosen color rather than highlighting every word.
• Use Gel Highlighters: Since Bible pages are thin, standard highlighters often bleed through. Gel highlighters or colored pencils are usually better for keeping your pages clean. 

Do you already have a color key started for other topics, or are you looking for a full system to follow?

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I already have a color key started for other topics

Since you already have a key, the best color for prayers is whichever one 

isn't already assigned to a major theme like "God's Character" or "Commands."

However, if you have these colors available, here is how they are most commonly used in established systems:

• Pink: The most popular choice for prayers, praises, and "heart-cries" to God.
• Purple: Often used for "Templates for Prayer"—verses you want to adapt and pray yourself.
• Yellow: Used in some systems for prayer, praises, and laments, especially to keep them grouped with "Worship".
• Blue: Sometimes chosen to represent "Divine Nature" or communication between God and Man. 

Tips for Fitting it into Your Existing Key:

• Check for Overlap: If your current key uses Red for "Jesus" and Blue for "Commands," avoid using a mix that might look like a third color (e.g., highlighting Blue over Red can look Purple).
• Bracket Large Sections: Instead of highlighting every word in a long prayer (like the Psalms), draw colored brackets in the margin. This keeps the page clean and allows you to still highlight specific words inside the prayer using your other colors.
• Symbol Shortcuts: If you're out of colors, just use a consistent symbol in the margin next to prayers, like a small set of praying hands or a thought bubble. 

These articles suggest color-coding systems for Bible study, including how to assign colors for prayers and other spiritual themes:

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