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Thousands of Questions The Discussion Bible offers tens of thousands of questions you never thought to ask but are essential to encourage personal insight and group discussion.

There is no “answer book,” because most of the questions have no right-or-wrong answer.

Sensitivity: Hear the Heartbeat of GodHow are we helped by knowing that God understands us?Our High Priest is easily tou...
08/18/2026

Sensitivity: Hear the Heartbeat of God

How are we helped by knowing that God understands us?

Our High Priest is easily touched with the feeling of our infirmities, because he was tested in every area just as we are, yet without sin. — Hebrews 4:15

Sometimes people think sensitivity means being weak, emotional, or easily offended. Maybe they’ve tried to avoid sensitivity because they have been hurt in the past. But biblical sensitivity isn’t fragile emotionalism. It’s the ability to recognize what matters to God and respond with wisdom, compassion, and discernment. The world often trains people to harden themselves. “Don’t let anything bother you,” they say. But God doesn’t call us to be rocks. He wants us to be vessels with a river of compassion flowing out.

For the rest of this article, click this link: https://frankball.org/sensitivity-hear-the-heartbeat-of-god/.

Revelation: Learning to Hear the Right VoiceSince people often ask, see, and knock but don’t receive, what was Jesus ask...
08/11/2026

Revelation: Learning to Hear the Right Voice

Since people often ask, see, and knock but don’t receive, what was Jesus asking people to do?

Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks will find, and the door will be opened to those who knock. — Matthew 7:7–8 The Discussion Bible

Jesus said, “Seek and you will find.” At first glance, that sounds simple enough. If we search long enough, we expect to discover something. Humanity has always understood that principle. Treasure hunters search for treasure. Scientists search for answers. Writers search for meaning. But there is an important distinction between finding something and finding the right thing.

For the rest of this article, click this link: https://frankball.org/revelation-learning-to-hear-the-right-voice/.

The Strangest PrayerWhy might the l***r have thought Jesus might not want to heal him?A l***r kneeled before him, beggin...
08/04/2026

The Strangest Prayer

Why might the l***r have thought Jesus might not want to heal him?

A l***r kneeled before him, begging. “Sir, you could make me well if you wanted to.” — Matthew 8:2

Many prayers are recorded in Scripture—bold prayers, desperate prayers, and persistent prayers. But few are as unusual, as unsettling, and as revealing as the time when a l***r said Jesus could heal him—if he wanted to. It’s not a long prayer. It isn’t eloquent. It doesn’t even meet our criteria for faith believing. Yet it might be one of the most profound prayers ever spoken.

For the rest of this article, click this link: https://frankball.org/the-strangest-prayer/.

The Power of Desire: Shaping the HeartWhat does temptation do, for and against people?People are tempted when their desi...
07/28/2026

The Power of Desire: Shaping the Heart

What does temptation do, for and against people?

People are tempted when their desires take them in a direction different from where God would have them go. When those desires are allowed to grow, they prompt evil deeds that ultimately lead to death. — James 1:14–15

Human life is driven by desire. What we long for, pursue, and cultivate gradually shapes the direction of our lives. Scripture often speaks to this reality, showing that our desires can lead either toward life or destruction. Which will it be?

For the rest of this article, click this link: https://frankball.org/the-power-of-desire-shaping-the-heart/.

Repentance: A Transformation of the HeartHow is a hurt ever helpful?The world’s sorrow is only grief and regret that res...
07/21/2026

Repentance: A Transformation of the Heart

How is a hurt ever helpful?

The world’s sorrow is only grief and regret that results in death. But godly sorrow brings salvation, a change in our ways that has no need for repentance. — 2 Corinthians 7:10

Most people are familiar with regret. It’s the sinking feeling that comes when we are caught, exposed, or confronted with the consequences of our actions. But regret alone does not change anything.

For the rest of this article, click this link: https://frankball.org/repentance-a-transformation-of-the-heart/.

Trusting Whatever God WantsMany have claimed to know what Paul’s affliction was, whether physical, emotional, or spiritu...
07/14/2026

Trusting Whatever God Wants

Many have claimed to know what Paul’s affliction was, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Because others wrote for him and he said people would pluck out their eyes and give them to him, some think Paul was going blind. Why is it not important to determine the nature of his affliction in order to understand his plight?

To protect me from thinking too highly of myself in the abundance of revelations, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan sent to keep me humble. I prayed at three different times for the Lord to remove my affliction. But God said no. “My grace is sufficient,” he said. “In your weakness, your dependence upon me makes you strong.” Therefore, I will boast of this affliction if it makes the power of Jesus Christ alive in me. — 2 Corinthians 12:7–9 The Discussion Bible

Faith often begins with a simple conviction: God can. But Scripture presses us further—toward a deeper, more difficult place: Do we trust whatever God chooses to do? True believing is not merely confidence in God’s ability. It’s surrender to his will.

For the rest of this article, click this link: https://frankball.org/trusting-whatever-god-wants/.

Words That ConnectHow can you know when your words are “timely”? Why is that so valuable?Timely words are precious, like...
07/07/2026

Words That Connect

How can you know when your words are “timely”? Why is that so valuable?

Timely words are precious, like gold apples in a silver setting. — Proverbs 25:11 The Discussion Bible

Words are everywhere. We have more access to language than any generation before us—books, blogs, podcasts, sermons, and endless streams of content. Yet despite this abundance, true communication remains rare. Why? Because communication isn’t about words alone. It’s about meaning received.

To communicate effectively, we must move beyond vocabulary and into understanding—of people, of context, and ultimately, of God.

For the rest of this article, click this link: https://frankball.org/words-that-connect/.

Truth in a World of IllusionWhat made the Pharisees’ actions hypocritical?These people express love with their mouths an...
06/30/2026

Truth in a World of Illusion

What made the Pharisees’ actions hypocritical?

These people express love with their mouths and their lips offer praise, but their hearts are somewhere else. — Matthew 15:8 The Discussion Bible

We live in a culture where words are often filtered through approval. People adjust what they say to fit expectations—social, political, or relational. The result? Communication that sounds polished but lacks authenticity.

In church, we might speak the Christianese language and smile as if everything is wonderful. Instead of expressing what is real, we regulate our words and expressions to match what others expect. Over time, this creates a quiet tension—a gap between what we believe and what we say.

For the rest of this article, click this link: https://frankball.org/truth-in-a-world-of-illusion/.

Grace: God’s Real Abiding Companionship EverywhereIf God is so gracious, forgiving, and generous, why doesn’t he give us...
06/23/2026

Grace: God’s Real Abiding Companionship Everywhere

If God is so gracious, forgiving, and generous, why doesn’t he give us what we want? Under what conditions will he give us what we want?

If you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, you can be sure your heavenly Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him. — Luke 11:13

You may have heard grace defined as “God’s unmerited favor.” While that’s true, Scripture reveals much more. Favor describes what grace does. Presence describes what grace is: “God’s unmerited presence.”

The greatest blessing God offers isn’t forgiveness, provision, healing, wisdom, or even Heaven in all its glory. The greatest blessing is God himself.

For the rest of this article, click this link: https://frankball.org/grace-gods-real-abiding-companionship-everywhere/.

Wisdom Beyond Human ReasonHow were the wise and foolish men different?Anyone who hears my words but never acts on them i...
06/16/2026

Wisdom Beyond Human Reason

How were the wise and foolish men different?
Anyone who hears my words but never acts on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand, without a foundation. The rain fell, causing the streams to rise. As soon as the high winds came, the house fell with a great crash and was completely destroyed. — Matthew 7:26–27 The Discussion Bible

We might assume that intelligence means the ability to reason quickly, solve problems, and accumulate knowledge. By that definition, someone with advanced degrees, strong logic, or vast information is considered highly intelligent. Yet human intelligence might not be enough.

The foolish builder in Jesus’ parable had the same information as the wise builder. He heard the same teachings. The difference was obedience, not knowledge.

Intelligence that never translates into action becomes a form of practical foolishness.

For the rest of this article, click this link: https://frankball.org/wisdom-beyond-human-reason/.

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