21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 143

Why suffer?

Why suffer? Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. – Hebrews 5:8 Deuteronomy 8:5 Just as a parent disciplines a child, the LORD your God disciplines you for your own good. 1 Peter 2:19-21 19 For God is pleased with you when you do what you know isContinue reading “Why suffer?”

Minor characters ∙

Minor characters ∙ I, Tertius, who write this letter, greet you in the Lord. – Romans 16:22 Philippians 2:20-22 20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. 21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. 22 But you know how TimothyContinue reading “Minor characters ∙”

What goes around . . . ∙

What goes around . . . ∙ Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. – Proverbs 17:9 Galatians 6:7-10 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his ownContinue reading “What goes around . . . ∙”

Wanna Get Away?

Wanna Get Away? I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! – Psalms 139:7 Psalms 55:2-7 2 Please listen and answer me, for I am overwhelmed by my troubles. 4 My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me. 5 Fear and trembling overwhelm me,Continue reading “Wanna Get Away?”

Buoyant joy or decline

Buoyant joy or decline Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! – Psalms 85:10 Psalms 32:1-5 1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! 2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives areContinue reading “Buoyant joy or decline”