“If someone gives their life to God, what difference is it supposed to make? My aunt claims she gave her life to Jesus recently, but I can’t tell that she’s changed any. She’s just as hard to get along with as she ever was.”
“The other day, I bought one of those sensational newspapers you get at the supermarket. It had a story about someone who claimed they died and then came back to life, and they said this finally proves there really is life after death. Is this right?”
“I’ve never understood why people call the day that Jesus died ”
“I’m a graduate student here in America, but I don’t come from a Christian country. What is your holiday of Easter? Is it religious, or is it like a festival we have in my own country celebrating the arrival of spring?”
“Why was Jesus very popular one day, and just a few days later everyone turned against Him and demanded He be crucified? Why did they become so hostile?”
“I believe in God, but I’m confused about Jesus. Why is He so important? I know He was a great man, but why is He different from any other great person who ever lived?”
“I’ve lived a pretty rebellious life, but now I’m older and I’d give anything to be able to erase the past and know God has forgiven me. But I can’t believe God will ever do that. He might forgive some people, but not someone who’s done all the things I’ve done. Is there any hope for me?”
“Why didn’t Jesus go ahead and let people make Him a king toward the end of His life, which many wanted to do? It seems to me that He could have done a lot of good if He’d gone ahead and let it happen. ”
“Why didn’t Jesus flee once He knew His enemies were out to get Him, instead of openly appearing in public and almost daring them to arrest Him? This has always puzzled me.”
“For years I’ve begged and begged God to do something for me, but He never has. Maybe He’s just tired of having me pester Him. Should I just quit trying, or what?”
“I’ve tried to talk to a friend of mine about God and Jesus, but she’s never shown any interest. I finally got up enough courage to ask her why, and she admitted it was because she doesn’t want God to mess with her life. What can I say to her? ”
“I started reading the Bible a few weeks ago, but I got bogged down and finally put it aside. What was I doing wrong? Is the Bible just for a few special people who have spiritual insight?”