Ask honestly. Read carefully. Stay humble.
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A fresh question every day
Jesse Lee Peterson · Weekly Biblical Question
Announced October 18, 2026 · Source checked October 25, 2026
Did God create one group of people to be hated and one group of people to be loved?
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This is Jesse’s question for reflection. His teachings are his interpretations; Scripture remains the biblical standard.
Bubba’s daily Scripture reflection question
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Have you truly forgiven, or have you only stopped talking about the hurt? What does your answer reveal about your heart?
Read and reflect: Matthew 6:14–15
John 3:3–8 · KJV
Jesus tells Nicodemus that seeing the kingdom of God requires a birth from above—being born of the Spirit, not a second physical birth.
Christians differ about how conversion, baptism, spiritual experience, and lifelong growth relate to this new birth.
The question is deeper than whether we know religious language. Has something within us actually been made new?
Am I defending an old identity that Christ is asking me to surrender?
Matthew 6:14–15; Ephesians 6:2 · KJV
Jesus commands forgiveness, and Scripture commands honor toward father and mother. Neither passage calls evil good or forbids wise boundaries.
Forgiveness may involve reconciliation when it is safe and truthful, but reconciliation and restored trust are not automatic consequences of forgiveness.
We can release vengeance to God while still telling the truth about what happened.
What anger am I carrying that keeps yesterday in charge of today?
Ephesians 4:26–32 · KJV
Paul warns believers not to let anger become sin, not to carry it overnight, and later says anger, wrath, malice, and evil speaking must be put away.
Readers debate whether the first phrase permits a limited righteous anger or describes anger as a dangerous condition requiring immediate restraint.
Whatever interpretation we choose, the passage never gives anger permission to rule us.
Is my anger helping me obey God, or giving me an excuse to condemn somebody?
Ephesians 2:8–10 · KJV
Paul says salvation is by grace through faith, not the result of works. He immediately adds that believers are created in Christ for good works.
Christian traditions differ on the relationship between faith, works, sacraments, assurance, and perseverance.
Good works can become fruit growing from grace rather than payment offered to purchase it.
Am I trying to impress God, or responding gratefully to what He has given?
Romans 12:1–2 · KJV
Paul calls believers away from conformity to the world and toward transformation through a renewed mind that discerns God’s will.
The passage does not prescribe one modern technique for controlling thoughts or emotions.
Renewal involves testing what shapes us and bringing our judgments, habits, and actions under God’s truth.
What voice has been shaping me more than Scripture lately?
Romans 12:17–21 · KJV
Paul forbids personal vengeance, calls believers to pursue peace when possible, and leaves judgment with God.
The passage does not require remaining in danger or removing every legal, relational, or practical consequence.
Forgiveness releases the private demand to repay evil with evil while leaving room for truth, protection, and justice.
Can I surrender revenge without surrendering honesty?