21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 102

Fools for Christ’s sake ∙∙

Fools for Christ’s sake ∙∙ We are fools, for Christ’s sake. – 1 Corinthians 4:10 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 9 Instead, I sometimes think God has put us apostles on display, like prisoners of war at the end of a victor’s parade, condemned to die. We have become a spectacle to the entire world – toContinue reading “Fools for Christ’s sake ∙∙”

Writing in the sand ∙∙

Writing in the sand ∙∙ They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger. – John 8:6 John 12:46-48 46 I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put theirContinue reading “Writing in the sand ∙∙”

Dealing with predators

Dealing with predators David said, “The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and may the LORD be with you.” – 1 Samuel 17:37 1 Samuel 17:32-47 32 “Don’tContinue reading “Dealing with predators”

Sheepdogs and predators

Sheepdogs and predators I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. – Matthew 10:16 Isaiah 11:6-8 6 In that day the wolf and the lamb will live together; the leopard will lie down with the baby goat. The calf and the yearling willContinue reading “Sheepdogs and predators”

All in ∙∙

All in ∙∙ The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. – Matthew 13:44 Matthew 13:44-46 44 The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buyContinue reading “All in ∙∙”