21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 40

What is the basis for hope? ∙∙

What is the basis for hope? ∙∙ His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:23-24 Lamentations 3:1-3 1 I have seen the afflictions that come from the rod of the LORD’s anger. 2 He has led me into darkness, shutting out all light. 3 He has turnedContinue reading “What is the basis for hope? ∙∙”

Compassionate touch ∙∙

Compassionate touch ∙∙ Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. – Mark 1:41 Matthew 8:1-4 1 Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside. 2 Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make meContinue reading “Compassionate touch ∙∙”

We are called the children of God, and such we are! ∙∙

We are called the children of God, and such we are! ∙∙ See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. – 1 John 3:1 Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.Continue reading “We are called the children of God, and such we are! ∙∙”

Who You Gonna Call? ∙∙

Who You Gonna Call? ∙∙ During the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his ancestor, David. Then, in the twelfth year, he began to purify Judah and Jerusalem, destroying all the pagan shrines, the Asherah poles, and the carved idols and cast images. –Continue reading “Who You Gonna Call? ∙∙”

Shimei, the first SWAT-ter ∙∙

Shimei, the first SWAT-ter ∙∙ Get out of here, you murderer, you scoundrel! The LORD is paying you back for all the bloodshed in Saul’s clan. You stole his throne, and now the LORD has given it to your son Absalom. At last, you will taste some of your own medicine, for you are aContinue reading “Shimei, the first SWAT-ter ∙∙”