January Bible Q&A with Pastor Paul

This is the January 2025 Bible Q&A with Pastor Paul.
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0:27
In Pastor Paul's Matthew 2 teaching, he mentions that the wise men came several months after Jesus's birth. I was wondering what this was based on.
1:35
If unbelievers are slaves and victims of their lost condition or environment, how can they be judged for that? If they are blind, how can you condemn a blind person for not being able to see?
5:25
In the Resurrection story, the disciples found the burial clothes in the tomb. Where did Jesus get clothes after He was raised?
7:18
Is there anything I can do to discover my spiritual gift?
9:09
After the death, resurrection and ascension by Jesus to heaven, does Satan still have free access to the throne to accuse us before the throne?
10:22
Is local “church membership” biblical?
12:55
Do you think God meets everyone at the time of passing and opens our eyes to give all of us an opportunity to choose Jesus even if they didn't have a relationship or believe in Jesus' sacrifice on earth?
14:55
Pastor Paul and Mrs. Sue, thank you for taking the time to answer questions. In Revelation 1:10, John says he was "in the Spirit." What does he mean by that?
16:20
In heaven will we be able to get a one-on-one audience with Jesus?
17:02
I’m seeing a trend of people who insist that we use the name Yeshua and that if we do not address Him that way we are worshipping a pagan god.
18:45
What is a firstfruit offering and should firstfruit offerings be practiced in churches? And is the giving of a firstfruit offering mandatory?
22:12
I know that Solomon’s son is not looked upon favorably for ignoring the advice of the elders to ease the people’s burden. You commented that he did some good things for Judah. Why then does he still historically identify as a “stupid young ruler?”
24:02
Where did the Israelites get all the materials to build according to the instructions since they were in the wilderness?
25:00
Jesus spoke to the thief and promised that he would be with Him in paradise that day. But Jesus didn’t go to Paradise that very day. Am I missing something?
26:36
Jeremiah prophesied that the Lord had a message for Elam (Jeremiah 49:34-39). Do you know God’s reasoning for vengeance on Elam.
28:44
In the Book of Revelation 1:11, Jesus instructs John to write in a book what he saw. Where did John obtain all the necessary writing implements to write what he saw? Wasn't he on an island with other slaves?
29:54
Was the mountain (Moriah) that Abraham went to with Isaac, to sacrifice him in obedience to God, the same mountain (we know as Golgotha) where Jesus was Crucified?
30:41
In the 1 John online study, unless I am totally wrong, I got the impression that when John says "Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness" (2:9) you said this means a fellow believer. I felt that this meant anyone we are in a relationship with - believers or not. Why is this passage limited to only fellow members of the body of Christ?
31:24
What exactly does Repent and Repentance mean? Do we need to Repent or have Repentance to be Saved? If yes, how do we do it or get it?
33:15
Does Zechariah 13:8 say that of all the currently existing Jews a third are risking salvation, never to be offered an opportunity to receive Jesus as their Messiah?
34:30
May I ask how you feel about Christians doing yoga as an exercise?
36:27
My friend asks me where Jesus was before He was born. He’s confused and asks why Jesus prayed to the Father if He is also God.
38:05
I am inclined to believe that the Church will be raptured before the tribulation. However, I noticed that Revelation chapter 3 says “Because you have kept my Word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those that dwell on earth”. Is Jesus talking to the Church? The tribulation Saints?
39:25
Can you help me understand the start of days, months, and years and why, where they changed from what God created?
42:18
I have some confusion on the 70 weeks of Daniel. One of the things to be accomplished at the end of the 70th week is to put an end to sin. My argument against preterism is the fact that people still sin. However, it dawned on me that after Daniel's 70th week we enter into the Millennial Kingdom, followed by Satan being released. There is still sin in the world. I don't see how 70 weeks puts an end to sin.
45:39
How can Satan be in God's presence if he is evil and God is holy?
48:59
In 1 Kings 11-13 there is a generational blessing, so why do you say there's no generational curse?
50:51
Do you think the reason Babylon conquered Judah was due to Hezekiah showing his armory to the Babylonians (Isaiah 38-39)?
51:53
What does the bright morning star mean?
53:10
Does it say in the Bible where those who don't believe but do good deeds go after death?