{"id":112,"date":"2021-03-13T06:38:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-13T06:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shofarmissions.com\/youthnetwork\/blog\/?p=112"},"modified":"2021-03-13T06:38:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-13T06:38:21","slug":"answering-the-big-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shofarmissions.com\/youthnetwork\/blog\/2021\/03\/13\/answering-the-big-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Answering the Big Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIs the Bible true? Is there a God? How do you know? What proof do you have that Jesus actually rose from the dead? Why does the resurrection even matter?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These questions can be scary if you\u2019re not ready for them. Have you ever been afraid to share your faith with non-Christians because you don\u2019t think you will have the right answers? How should you respond if someone asks a question that you don\u2019t have an answer for? What should you do when the conversation goes to a topic you didn\u2019t expect?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, remember that God is sovereign. He knew you\u2019d be in that conversation long before you started talking! He will be with you and help you. Second, be humble and admit that you don\u2019t know it all! If there\u2019s a question you can\u2019t answer, say so. Most people will respect you for that instead of trying to be a know-it-all. Third, speak in love and answer the questions with the truth that you do know \u2013 The Bible. No one is debated into believing in Christ. \u201cFaith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God\u201d (Romans 10:17).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some video resources and questions that will help equip you share what you believe and why you believe it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is There a God?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is There a God?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vf86vlNDnAs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISCUSSION QUESTIONS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What evidence is there to prove that God is real?<\/li><li>If you struggle to believe that God is real, how do you believe we got here? Why?<\/li><li>Why does it take faith to believe that there <em>is not<\/em> a God?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Today&#8217;s Bible Authentic?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is Today&#039;s Bible Authentic?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hKnNP59U0I8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISCUSSION QUESTIONS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What are the reasons people give that the Bible isn\u2019t true? Are their reasons accurate? Why or why not?<\/li><li>What proof do we have that the Bible is true and accurate?<\/li><li>If you believe the Bible is outdated or not true, why do you believe this?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does Jesus&#8217; Resurrection Matter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Does Jesus&#039;s Resurrection Matter?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Eh_UfXY2t5k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISCUSSION QUESTIONS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What evidence is there for the resurrection of Jesus?<\/li><li>If Jesus did rise from the dead, how does that prove the rest of the Bible is true?<\/li><li>Why is the resurrection important to you?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take some time to watch each video and answer the questions. You can even use these videos and questions with your youth group! Watch them together and discuss, or share them and discuss on a video chat or in your GC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get creative and help each other know why you believe what you believe!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever been afraid to share your faith with non-Christians because you don\u2019t think you will have the right answers? In this article, we provide videos and discussion questions to prepare you for those conversations. 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