Is Ash Wednesday Biblical？ 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 46)

Is Ash Wednesday Biblical?: Could you share your thoughts on Ash Wednesday and how Christians should understand and approach the day? Is it exclusively a Catholic observance, or is there a way for non-Catholics to participate? Should we participate at all?

Q&A question: Is Ash Wednesday Biblical?

Bethlehem vs. Nazareth?: Why is Jesus in Bethlehem when the wise men come in Matthew 2:7-11? Luke 2: 22 and 2: 39 say they returned to Nazareth after the 40 day purification rites. Did Matthew make up their hometown as Bethlehem?

Q&A question: Bethlehem vs. Nazareth?

1,000 Year Reign: On Earth?: Is there biblical evidence that the 1,000 year reign of Christ as described in Revelation is on Earth? I hear a lot about the 1,000 year reign specifically being on Earth, but I fail to see the word “Earth” anywhere.

Q&A question: 1,000 Year Reign: On Earth?

Ways our Worship Could Improve: What do you think about what the Bible teaches about principles of worship? How can our worship improve in the American Protestant churches?

Q&A question: Ways our Worship Could Improve

Does Calvinism Challenge God’s Justice?: I watched your video on Calvinism and it was amazing! But the question I still have is, does Calvinism go against God’s justice? God is just, and that’s a fact. Would that alone disprove Calvinism?

Q&A question: Does Calvinism Challenge God’s Justice?

Do God’s Children Deserve God’s Love?: We always say we don't "deserve anything" from God, but how biblical is this? Don't children deserve a degree of love from their parents?

Q&A question: Do God’s Children Deserve God’s Love?

Passover vs. Yom Kippur: Why was Jesus' atoning sacrifice on Passover instead of Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement)? I've looked everywhere but can't find an answer.

Q&A question: Passover vs. Yom Kippur

The Calling of a Pastor: I’m 17 and have a huge desire to go into pastoral ministry. I feel called and equipped for this, but hear a lot of people say God has to speak to you directly to do this. Is my burden for this enough?

Q&A question: The Calling of a Pastor

Andrew’s vs. Peter’s Calling: Matthew 4: 18-22 and John 1: 35-42 seem to have two very different accounts of how Andrew and Peter were called to follow Christ. Can you please explain this?

Q&A question: Andrew’s vs. Peter’s Calling

How to be a “Fisher of Men”: What does it mean to be “fishers of men”? A leader at my seeker church said it meant to use bait to get them in. Not sure if this is what Jesus meant.

Q&A question: How to be a “Fisher of Men”