Judge Not or You Will Be Judged? Questions and Answers with Pastor Robert Furrow
Matthew 7:1 · January 13, 2024
In Episode 204 of the Truth Quest Podcast, Pastor Robert Furrow from Calvary Chapel Tucson engages with listeners through a Q&A format, addressing questions related to his latest message, biblical prophecy, and Christian life. Key topics discussed include the implications of judgment, the fate of King Saul and his disobedience, the concept of healing through faith in Jesus, and navigating interpersonal conflicts, particularly concerning divorce and family relations. The episode dives into scriptural interpretations and personal accountability, encouraging listeners to reflect on their spiritual journeys.
Timestamps
00:00 Judge not or you will be judged?
08:55 Saul didn’t want to be king, he then spiraled out of control. Was it his fault? He even hid from Samuel (1 Sam. 10:21–22). Should Saul have ignored the call to kingship after 1 Sam 8:10-14?
13:46 If we are judged by how we ourselves judge, should we not be okay come Judgment Day?
16:27 Holy Spirit dwells within us. should we actually invite the holy Spirit either in the song or pray?
18:59 Since 4 of David’s children died in 2 Samuel 12:6, a prophecy or an example of Matthew 7:2 or could it be both?
22:25 King Saul could have been chosen to bring forth the Messiah, but one ounce of disobedience he was rejected. King David disobeyed many times but was chosen anyway, was it a heart issue?
24:29 Do you believe that Jesus 2,000 years ago already did Everything so we all have (believers) within us the power to be healed?
30:12 In Matthew 18 it talks about if your brother sins against you what we are supposed to do, speaking from your role how would you address this?
35:17 How does a person overcome the sin of divorce (Matthew 19:9) because even if that person repents he or she is still in the divorced condition?
39:36 Can that person marry again without committing adultery if he or she repents of the initial divorce?
41:00 How would you handle family members (non Christians) that are constantly judging you, over decades old exaggerated stuff that you have tried to resolve often, but they never own any responsibility?
42:50 Two of my friends are going to court against each other. I only know one side of the story. Should I testify for the character of either of them, or both, or should I stay out of it?
44:04 The devil knows scripture, why didn’t he prevent the death of Jesus?
45:45 David and Bathsheba’s baby died as did Ammon, Absalom, and Adonijah. Had David judged the man in the story differently, would that have changed their fate or was it a prophecy?
48:16 There are several Scriptures that do not apply to us but the Israelites. How do we know which?
50:07 Why do you think you’re allowed to judge others but no one is allowed to “judge” you?
51:22 What about separation? The Bible doesn't mention separation as opposed to divorce.
