21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 101

Spent, daring greatly ∙∙

Spent, daring greatly ∙∙ I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know. – Acts 20:27 1 Samuel 17:23-58 23 Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, came out from the Philistine ranks. Then David heard him shout his usual taunt to the army of Israel.24 As soon as the Israelite army sawContinue reading “Spent, daring greatly ∙∙”

Gently correct – enduring evil ∙

Gently correct – enduring evil ∙ The anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. – James 1:20 2 Timothy 2:23-26 23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able toContinue reading “Gently correct – enduring evil ∙”

Peace before war! ∙∙

Peace before war! ∙∙ There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven. A time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down, and a time to build up. A time to love and a time to hate; a time for war andContinue reading “Peace before war! ∙∙”

A divine perspective ∙∙

A divine perspective ∙∙ I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. – Philippians 1:12 Philippians 1:12-14 12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel,13 soContinue reading “A divine perspective ∙∙”

Escape from slavery ∙

Escape from slavery ∙ You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. . .. If the Son sets you free, you are truly free. – John 8:32,36 Romans 6:14-17 14 Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live underContinue reading “Escape from slavery ∙”