365 Amazing Answers to Big Bible Questions by Doug Batchelor

Introduction

In February 2014, a married couple in Northern California decided to hike a trail on their property that they’d been on many times before. But this time, the two happened to notice the edge of an old, rusty can, covered in moss, sticking out from the dirt.
After poking at the can and digging around it, they found five additional cans that had obviously been stashed there for a very long time. Naturally curious, they managed to pry open the rusty containers. As you might imagine, they were utterly shocked to find a treasure trove of 1,427 gold coins dated from 1847 to 1894. The coins had never been circulated and were in pristine condition—and worth a total of $10 million! The couple said they planned to share their good fortune and use their sudden wealth to support their favorite charities.

I believe that, in the long run, finding an answer to your deepest questions is even more satisfying than finding a lost treasure. Psalm 19:10 says that the words of God are “more to be desired … than gold.” And why not? Gold doesn’t last—but what God promises in His Word does.

That’s why I’m glad you picked up this unique book—or received it as a gift. In a concise and direct style, this new devotional covers some of the most frequently asked and thought-provoking Bible questions that have come in over the past 18 years during my Bible Answers Live radio program. Even after you go through these 365 answers this year, I trust you’ll find this to be a valuable resource in your Bible study library for years to come—or maybe you can share the blessings of knowledge with someone else after you finish reading it.

From Christian lifestyle to Bible history to prophecy, each day’s Bible answer is designed to bring you closer to Jesus and will help you better understand God. Of course, my ultimate hope is that this small devotional makes an even bigger impact than just giving you concise Bible answers—I hope it inspires you to feast on the Word of God for yourself in search of more life-changing answers. I don’t think there is anything more satisfying in this world than a prayerful, successful search through Scripture.

“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).

So may God bless you as you hunt for treasures of truth found all throughout His Word!

Pastor Doug Batchelor
President, Amazing Facts