Richard Wilson serves as a missionary in Italy. He developed LaParola.net – one of the biggest (if not the biggest) ways people access the Bible in Italian. Pip sat down with Richard to learn about his work as a missionary and as a Bible software developer.

1 Corinthians 4:1–17 – Sophie and Peter 1. Why was verses 3-5 not focused on? (0:44) 2. What does it mean to suffer as we live a cross shaped life (6:41) 3. Does the way we live need to look like what Paul described, do we need to wear ‘rags’ or is there an equivalent for us today? (10:57) 4. In the world of increase cost of living and financial pressures, what does it look like to follow Paul and Christ's example in the way we live? (16:24)

Sophie Witheridge & Peter Baker – 1 Corinthians 2:6–3:17 From Chapter 2: 1. True knowledge of God does not equal perfect knowledge of God. Can someone have true knowledge of God yet choose to reject this knowledge? (0:37) From Chapter 3: 2. What does it mean to be saved "but only as one escaping through the flames" in verse 15 mean? (5:16) 3. If one builds but is left with nothing after the refinement BUT saved still, then is it better not to build and not suffer loss? (9:55) 4. Is the refining fire kind of like purgatory? (12:02) 5. Doesn't only counting people with teaching ministry roles as 'builders' discount the responsibility of ALL of God's people to be growing the kingdom of God? (17:35) 6. What does it mean to grow God’s kingdom? (23:54)

Pip and Sophie Witheridge – 1 Corinthians 1:18–25 1. Why does Paul alternate between the terms “Gentiles” and “Greeks”? (1:14) 2. The cross is meaningless without the resurrection, so wouldn’t it be more accurate that the victory comes with the resurrection rather than with the cross? (5:13) 3. You touched on stoicism, is there such a thing as biblical stoicism? (10:37) 4. What are some top tips for living a cross-shaped life? (17:57)

Sophie W and Peter B – 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 1. The Corinthians seem to be divided over a speaker/leader's style, but what if the substance isn't there? Which can range from outright heresy to "not quite theologically sharp." Is it wrong to have preferences over theology? Or what should our attitude be when listening to a theologically poor sermon? Or doctrines we disagree with? (1:38) 2. We don’t want to be “following Paul” or “following Apollos”, but following Christ. Historically we have named Anglican churches St Paul’s, St John’s, St Stephen’s etc. Should we be doing this, or should they all be “Christchurch” or something similar? (10:49) 3. Since we are encouraged and follow life in Christ and not divide ourselves between leaders but God alone, what are our attitudes towards Catholics, is it more important if their lives focus on Christ? (13:00) 4. How do we know when assimilation is happening at church and not just engaging with the culture? / What’s the line between a church which culturally assimilates to be attractive (the ‘cool’ church that is still evangelical) and appealing to the community so people would come, feel welcome and hear the gospel? (24:28)

Sophie and Peter – 1 Corinthians 1:4–9 1. What does v5 mean in terms of 'all kinds of speech and knowledge'? Was this particularly relevant for the Corinthians or to us too? (0:51) 2. In v7 why did Paul say "revealed" at the end of the verse instead of something like return? (4:20) 3. What are the spiritual gifts in 1 Cor 1:7 and how is it linked to verse 6 confirming our testimony about Christ? (7:58) 4. What does it mean for God to be faithful to a Christian who has fallen away? (11:55) 5. If I don’t feel enriched is that due to my own sin or am I not looking and open to seeing Gods riches? Or is it that I have no spiritual gifts/am not confident in my gifts? (18:18)

1 Corinthians 1:1–3: Pip and Sophie Witheridge 1. Who is Sosthenes? (0:49) 2. How should we think about male and female speakers? Does it matter when the message is more important? (3:23) 3. How can we not be judgmental about a sermon or speaker when sometimes the delivery muddles the message/makes it harder to engage with? How can we improve our own delivery of the message / encourage others to do so, so it doesn’t be a “stumbling block” to the message? (7:42 4. How can Paul call the Corinthians sanctified, if the Corinthians are so far from holiness, so far from God’s character? (19:55)

Priest: 1. In Leviticus 16, why are two goats used? Was one not enough? (0:39) 2. If Jesus’ sacrifice was ‘once and for all’, why does he still need to intercede for us? (6:08) 3. Can Jesus be sinless and yet still become sin/the embodiment of sin for us? (9:03) 4. Was God unjust for crucifying a sinless man? (12:19) 5. How does our Priesthood (1 Pet. 2:9) relate to Jesus as high priest? (14:58) King: 1. A modern idea of a king is someone who sits in power and makes decisions. But is the biblical idea of a King more like a warrior? (17:53) 2. How can Jesus and God have different wills if Jesus is also completely God? Why would he pray “not my will but yours”? (22:31) Prophet: 1. In Deuteronomy 18, are v20 and v22 prescribing different consequences for false prophets? (29:22) 2. Do you have some practical advice about how we can be better listeners of Jesus? (32:18)

Join Kelly and Raj as they answer your questions following the final week in our Exodus series. 1. Why did the Israelites take such a long route to the Promised Land? (8:49) 2. Was God still physically manifested in the pillar of cloud and fire in Exodus 17? (12:41) 3. Did Moses stand ON the rock in Exodus 17:6? (15:16) 4. What does 1 Corinthians 10:2 mean—"baptised into Moses"? (17:11) 5. What is the difference between "grumbling" and coming to God in all situations? Is grumbling different when it is expressed directly to God versus to others? (19:20) 6. Is there space for honest sharing and understanding among believers? Or is every expression of dissatisfaction "grumbling"? (29:55) 7. How do Christians balance faith and gratitude with the reality of sin, suffering and doubts? (36:05)

This week Sophie chats with Raj about your questions from Exodus 11–14 1. In v23 who/what is the destroyer? (0:46) 2. Two questions to speculate: were there enough unblemished lambs? And what were the ages of the first-born Egyptians that died? (3:39) 3. What’s the timing from Exodus 11:4 to 12:29? (5:29) 4. What would have been the mood when they were partaking in the Passover feast? Likewise, what would have been the mood at the Passover feast with Jesus? (8:29) 5. Was Egyptians dying the price for the redemption of Israel? (13:00) 6. It was said that God won’t reveal his promises until we take the first step. Doesn’t God control our first step or is it us who control it? How do we know if the steps we take are the right ones for Gods promises/plans? (16:45) 7. Does the passage we read in Exodus tonight and 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 confirm the idea that water baptism is necessary? (23:01)

Raj and Sophie seek to respond to a plethora of questions that came through. Apologies to all those who sent in questions that we didn’t get to. 1. Is it God or Pharaoh who hardens Pharaoh’s heart? How can both be true at the same time? And Is God unjust to punish Pharaoh? (1:53) 2. Is Moses being deceptive when he asks Pharaoh if he and the Israelites can take a three-day journey into the dessert to worship God? (26:45) 3. Why did Raj talk about ‘wild animals’ when talking about the plague of the flies? (30:41) 4. What is the significance of the numbering/ordering/grouping of the plagues? (33:50) 5. Should we be on the lookout for signs from God today? (40:14) 6. How do we diagnose our hard hearts and how do we go about un-hardening them? (44:44)

Sophie sits down with Pip to discuss the questions you sent in: 1. What’s the difference between “faltering lips” (NIV) and “uncircumcised lips” (ESV)? (0:52) 2. What is Exodus 4:24–26 about? Why did God want to kill Moses? (5:34) 3. Is Matthew 11:30 “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” contradict Luke 9:23 “Then he said to them all: Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross.”? (13:02) 4. Is there anything in the slogan “dependence is the goal” that we shouldn’t embrace? (19:32)

Sophie and Raj discuss your questions. Didn’t God ‘send’ others before Moses, or was Moses the first? (1:49) Could we assume that Moses is not yet a follower of God and needs converting? (5:38) How does God’s name YHWH get used in the book of Exodus? (11:09) How does God’s name YHWH get used outside of the book of Exodus? (18:41) Is it an angel of the Lord or YHWH himself in the burning bush? (21:10) What is our equivalent of removing our shoes before approaching God? (25:07)

Raj and Sophie sit down to discuss your questions. We talk through what it means to fear the Lord today and the implications of when it’s appropriate to stand up against oppressors or restrictions place on christians today. We discuss the midwives, whether they’re Egyptian or Hebrew and whether or not God approved of their lie. We also discuss more deeply the Israelites slavery to pharaoh and how it prevented them from Worshiping God in the fullest sense.

This week Pip and Soph discuss some of the interesting historical features of Luke 2:22-40, and how the details in the text shed light on what the intertestamental period was like (the time between the testaments). They also discuss how to keep joy in Jesus just like Anna and Simeon did.

Soph and Raj answer your questions from the Sunday sermon in this episode of The Extras!

This week on the Extras, Raj and Sophie discuss your questions from last week and this week’s sermon. We discuss sin and confession as well as assurance as Christians. We also explore when does someone receive the Holy Spirit and can they ever lose the Holy Spirit and fall away? We give some practical advice about reminding ourselves about the assurance we have in Christ.

This week Liam joins the Extras Podcast! In this episode, we explore what 'loving the world' means. We discuss practically how to identify love for the world and how we can replace it with a great love of God.

This week Soph sits down with Sam Russell. It’s Sam’s last time on the Extras (for real this time). They talk through 1 John 1 and discuss habitual unrepentant sin versus addiction. They also discuss the dangers of thinking that we are ‘good’ people and the need to acknowledge our sin.

Sam and Tinik join Soph this week as they answer your questions from Deuteronomy! Why did God give Israel the law if he knew they would disobey it? What does it mean for Jesus to be the 'true Israel'? These questions and more answered in this episode.