**This response demonstrates our values of integrity to God’s Word, compassion for questioners, tact, and discipleship. The response is written with clarity, answers the question asked, and gives helpful insight in how to go about understanding various claims related to the biblical text. It is personable, truthful, and encouraging. It also points directly to the character of God.** Question: The Book of Esther Is there a Hebrew acrostic for the name of God in this book? Esther 1:20, 5:4, 5:13, 7:7. Thanks Harold Profile: Male, North America, . . .

*This response is biblically sound, answers the question asked, and maintains a kind tone. The answer points directly to Scripture and explains relevant principles involved. Doing so helps the questioner not only with this specific question, but with a broader understanding of the importance of one’s words and the reality of Christian freedom. * Question: Would it be sinful to use “kill me” as an expression (not out of anger, let’s say someone’s doing a really hard workout and use it as an expression to say “this is really hard”, . . .

**This response answers the question directly, provides scriptural support, flows logically, offers useful practical advice, and has a relatable tone. The writer empathizes with the questioner’s frustration yet does so with a respectful tone, remaining humble and highlighting complexities in such situations.   Question: How can I witness to an arrogant, stubborn person? Profile: Female, North America, 60+ Answered by: Dean Revell, who has been serving on our Q&A Answer Team since July 2007 Answer: Hello and thank you for . . .

*This response is biblically sound, provides scriptural support, answers the question asked, and conveys genuine care. The questioner is specifically invited to examine Scripture for herself. And, fittingly for our GQM value focus this month, it is gospel-centered.* Question: Is God’s love transactional? Is our relationship with God transactional? Profile:Female, North America, 26—35 Answered by: Michael Blunk, who has been serving on our Q&A Answer Team since March 2005 Answer: Good question! Transactional implies an agreement . . .

**This response is biblically sound and kind in tone. It answers the question asked, provides further resources, and gives useful application for today. ** Question: Were the Old Testament festivals considered part of the law and were they kept in the New Testament by the believers? [No profile information given] Answered by: Scott Larrison, who has been serving on our Q&A Answer Team since September 2009. Answer: Thanks for reaching out to Got Questions! Yes, the seven Jewish festivals were part of the Mosaic law to be observed . . .

** This response is right on theme for our focus on discipleship this month and a good reminder that the work is ultimately the Lord's. What a privilege that He invites us to participate and gives us joy in doing so! As a response, this is biblically sound, answers the question asked, gives ample scriptural support, points to the centrality of the gospel, and has a personable tone. ** Question: When you disciple or evangelize are you to brag how many you get in church? Profile: Female, North America, 46–60 Answered by: Ramil Corpuz, . . .

** This response is biblically sound and personable. It answers the question directly, highlights the importance of context, demonstrates how to evaluate claims, and gives explicit encouragement for continued discipleship and growth. ** Question: Hi! I came across a tik tok video today about how the Stanley cup logo is related to Daniel 7:5 and how this is the same thing as what’s being described in that verse. Is this true? I’ve looked at their website and their reasoning for how they came up with the logo seems innocent to me but now . . .

**This response is biblically sound, has logical flow, provides clear explanations, and is personable in tone. It answers the question directly, gives biblical support, and highlights foundational theological truths.** Question: How could time not have existed before God made creation when going from uncreated to created requires a time frame? Answered by: Carl Gobelman, who has been serving on our Q&A Answer Team since June 2006. Answer: Greetings and thank you for your question. A relatively simple question that is treading into . . .