Ask the Pastor, December 7th

Enjoy these questions this week. You can submit your questions for Pastor Blake at FBCedmond.org/askpastor.

1. Pastor, in studying Exodus in Bible study, we are on the part of Moses explaining the firstborn being redeemed, both animal & man. How is this done with the male child? In Numbers 3:46 & 18:16, it appears this is done by paying a monetary amount. However, my Bible also refers me to Rev. 14:4 where it talks of the firstborn being virgins, being firstfruits to God. Can you please explain this further? If a male was the firstborn, was he dedicated to being a virgin, never marrying? Luke 2:23 also speaks of Jesus being the firstborn male & holy to the Lord.

2. In Matthew 8, why did the demons ask to be sent into the herd of pigs?

3. How do we respond to someone that says you cannot believe the bible because it has been altered?