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Got Questions’ international resources are growing!

October 4th, 2022
We're delighted to announce that BibleRef.com recently launched content in Spanish! We are so grateful to our translator and to the staff who processed it all, and we're joyfully anticipating what God will do through it. You can view that here: https://www.bibleref.com/Espanol/. Did you know that Got Questions has content in 186 languages, with functional Q&A systems for several of those? You can check those out here: https://www.gotquestions.org/international.html. As alluded to above, we also have videos in multiple languages! You . . .

Writing Tips for October 2022

October 4th, 2022
When answering questions, it's helpful to give a direct answer up front and then build it out with more background information, explanation, and application points. This helps the questioner focus in on the main points to better digest them as well as assures the questioner that their question will be answered. We want to make the information as accessible as possible. When answering questions, it can also be helpful to provide succinct definitions for any terms that people use in slightly nuanced ways that make . . .

Sample Q&A from September 2022

October 4th, 2022
** This response is biblically sound, answers the question directly with appropriate context information, gives clear explanations, and is personable in tone. ** Question: Why did Moses staff turn into a snake (Exodus 4)? Profile: Male, Oceana, Under 19, No Religion Answered by: James Young, who has been a volunteer with us since May, 2021. Answer: In response to Moses, the LORD used visible evidence (called “signs” – Exodus 4:8-9) to confirm that what He was saying was true. In the first two objections, the LORD spoke to Moses. Here, . . .

Testimonials from September 2022

October 4th, 2022
From a questioner: Hello! It's been quite a while since I read this email. I was combing through my inbox and completely forgot that I was once in such dark distress. I have read through your answer once more and it has warmed my heart. You should know that I did not get better immediately after I got your response. God allowed me to go through long bouts of such painful darkness and dread. Finally, I understood what it meant to trust Christ. I understood what it meant to have him and him alone as a savior, Lord, and friend. It has not . . .

Praises & Prayer Requests for October 2022

October 4th, 2022
Thank you for praying! Here are some specific requests for this month: 1. Praise God for His continued provision for the ministry, particularly in the diverse team of partners in the work. Pray for others who serve with Got Questions Ministries in any capacity. Life circumstances vary broadly. Prayers for peace, wisdom, hope, joy, perseverance, spiritual protection, and continued growth in Christ are always appropriate. Please also pray for things like family relationships, local church health, workplace relationships, physical health, and financial . . .

Scripture for October 2022

October 4th, 2022
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth" (Acts 1:8, ESV). "Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called 'the uncircumcision' by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands—remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having . . .

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