Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

Matthew 7:7

Honest Answers for Curious Hearts

Walking with God comes with many questions, and we believe no question is too big or too small. This is a safe space to explore the 101 most common questions about the Bible, Jesus, and what it means to live out your faith in a complicated world.

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Jason Russ 10/23/25 Jason Russ 10/23/25

Why did Jacob’s dream of a ladder matter in God’s plan?

Jacob's ladder mattered because it confirmed God's commitment to the covenant with Jacob and, more profoundly, it symbolized Jesus Christ as the only secure way to connect humanity with God.

How could Jacob wrestle with God — was that symbolic or literal?

Jacob’s wrestling match was a literal, physical confrontation with God (likely the pre-incarnate Christ) that held immense spiritual significance, resulting in his total transformation.

Why did God say “no one can see Me and live,” but people like Moses and Isaiah saw Him?

The distinction lies between seeing God's complete, unveiled glory (which would destroy human life) and seeing a temporary, mediated manifestation of His presence (Theophany).