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Ask Pastor Mike Live: December 18, 2025

December 18, 2025

2:13 Why in Matthew 1 in the genealogies does Bathsheba get described different than Tamar and Rahab?


5:18 Should we tithe even if we have debt to pay off?


8:37 What happens if we are wrong about a pretibulational rapture?


11:51 Should David’s response to Saul inform us in how we respond to Israel today?


16:56 Did the witch of Endor really bring up Samuel?


21:22 Why in Exodus 23:20-23 the word Angel is capitalized?


30:05 Can the food the priests receive be used in any way they want?


35:10 If we don’t like the circumstances of suffering in our lives is that grumbling or complaining?


39:10 In Ephesians 4:8 where did Jesus go when it says he descended into the lower regions of the earth?


45:45 How can I know my husband is saved when he says he’s always been a Christian?


48:35 Why did Jesus pray to God on the cross if he was God too?


50:10 Should pastors warn their churches about Replacement Theology that is on the rise?


54:05 Is purgatory in the Bible?

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About Focal Point

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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