Repentance without regret ∙∙ “How kind the Lord is!” she exclaimed. “He has taken away my disgrace.” – Luke 1:25 Luke 1:11-24 11 While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar.12 Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he sawContinue reading “Repentance without regret ∙∙”
Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections
The haves and the have-nots ∙∙∙
The haves and the have-nots ∙∙∙ A great chasm is fixed so that those who wish to come over from here to you will not be able and that none may cross over from there to us. – Luke 16:26 Luke 16:19-31 19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothedContinue reading “The haves and the have-nots ∙∙∙”
What is the biggest mistake you have ever made? ∙∙∙
What is the biggest mistake you have ever made? ∙∙∙ But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not a prophet of the LORD still here, that we may ask him?” – 2 Chronicles 18:6 2 Chronicles 18:1-2 1 Jehoshaphat enjoyed great riches and high esteem, and he made an alliance with Ahab of Israel by having hisContinue reading “What is the biggest mistake you have ever made? ∙∙∙”
Seeing as God sees ∙∙
Seeing as God sees ∙∙ I will rejoice in the Lord, and I will be joyful in God, my Savior. – Habakkuk 3:18 Habakkuk 3:16-19 16 I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for theContinue reading “Seeing as God sees ∙∙”
Overcoming the past ∙
Overcoming the past ∙ For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,5 that even though we were deadContinue reading “Overcoming the past ∙”