Dive into the toughest historical snags including ancient warfare, slavery, and the death penalty.

From the treatment of women to the use of deeply flawed heroes like David and Samson, we explore how God values the marginalized.

Tackle the heavy realities of judgment and hell through the lens of human choice and divine presence.

About the Course

If you have ever read a story in the Bible that felt impossible to reconcile with a loving God, you are not alone. Our 10-lesson course, Why Did God Do That, is designed to move past surface-level confusion and dive head-first into the most challenging passages of Scripture. We tackle the questions that often lead to doubt, including ancient warfare, the presence of slavery, the treatment of women, and the reality of hell. This journey is not about winning a debate but about fostering a meaningful conversation that helps you build deep, biblically grounded convictions. By exploring the cultural context and the heart of God behind these difficult texts, you will discover a Creator who is consistently good even in the moments that feel the most unsettling.

Meet Your Instructor

Meet Matthew Tingblad, your guide through the "Why Did God Do That?" course. As a writer and speaker with a Master of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology, Matthew has dedicated his life to helping people establish a firm foundation for their faith. He is the co-author of the book "Why Did God Do That?," which he wrote alongside Josh McDowell to specifically address the difficult questions that often rattle our convictions. Matthew understands that tough biblical questions require both deep wisdom and genuine sensitivity. By integrating theology and philosophy into conversational apologetics, he offers a refreshing perspective on the doubts that many of us carry in today's culture. He has led thousands of individuals to a rock-solid conviction that God is real, God is good, and God is worth it. Matthew is here to help you navigate your questions with clarity so you can see Jesus more clearly than ever before.

Course Curriculum

12 Chapters · 14 Lessons

  1. 1

    Why Did God Do that? Course Introduction

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      Welcome to Why Did God Do That?

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      Course Materials

  2. 2

    Session 1: How To Think About Challenging Passages

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      How To Think About Challenging Passages

  3. 3

    Session 2: Why is God's Judgement so Severe?

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      Why is God's Judgement so Severe?

  4. 4

    Session 3: Warfare and the Conquest of Canaan

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      Warfare and the Conquest of Canaan

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    Session 4: David, Samson, and Other Immoral Heroes

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      David, Samson, and Other Immoral Heroes

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    Session 5: Understanding Abraham, Isaac, and the Mystery of Job

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      Understanding Abraham, Isaac, and the Mystery of Job

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    Session 6: Slavery and the Death Penalty in the Bible

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      Slavery and the Death Penalty in the Bible

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    Session 7: Making Sense of God’s Many Laws

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      Making Sense of God’s Many Laws

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    Session 8: Dignity, Leadership, and the Heart of God for Women

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      Dignity, Leadership, and the Heart of God for Women

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    Session 9: The Reality of Hell and the Goodness of God

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      The Reality of Hell and the Goodness of God

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    Session 10: Why Did God Kill His Own Son?

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      Why Did God Kill His Own Son?

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    Bonus Content

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      Author's Cut: Five Qualities of God's Judgement

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      Author's Cut: God Delights to Show Mercy

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