21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 115

Hunter killers ∙

Hunter killers ∙ Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. – Romans 6:12 Romans 12:19-21 19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD. 20Continue reading “Hunter killers ∙”

How large is the love of Christ? ∙

How large is the love of Christ? ∙ May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. – Ephesians 3:18 Ephesians 3:16-20 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through hisContinue reading “How large is the love of Christ? ∙”

To such belongs the kingdom of God

To such belongs the kingdom of God Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. – Luke 18:16 Mark 10:13-16 13 One day, some parents brought their children to Jesus so that he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parentsContinue reading “To such belongs the kingdom of God”

Facing death with confidence ∙

Facing death with confidence ∙ For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. – Philippians 1:21 Philippians 1:19-27 19 For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance. 20 For I fully expect and hope that IContinue reading “Facing death with confidence ∙”

Never before or since was there a king like Josiah

Never before or since was there a king like Josiah Read [the book of the Law] in the presence of the king. – 2 Kings 22:10 2 Kings 22:11-19 11 When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes. 12 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the priest .Continue reading “Never before or since was there a king like Josiah”