Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections

Satisfying routine monotony ∙ The conclusion, when all has been heard, is to fear God and keep His commandments because this applies to every person. – Ecclesiastes 12:13 Hebrews 12:1-3  1 Let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race thatContinue reading “Satisfying routine monotony ∙”

About time to act ∙ God heard their groaning, and he remembered his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He saw the people of Israel and knew it was time to act. – Exodus 2:24-25 Galatians 4:4-5  4 But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of aContinue reading “About time to act ∙”

Junk food Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food. – Isaiah 55:2 1 Peter 2:2-3  2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milkContinue reading “Junk food”

Much is required When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required. – Luke 12:48 Nehemiah 2:1-8  1 I was serving the king his wine. I had never before appeared sad in his presence.  2 So the king askedContinue reading “Much is required”

Trust Fall Because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. – Matthew 24:12 Ecclesiastes 8:11 When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong. 2 Timothy 3:12-14  12 Indeed, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.  13Continue reading “Trust Fall”