21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 85

Choices reveal character ∙

Choices reveal character ∙ After all the land was divided among the tribes, the Israelites gave a piece of land to Joshua as his allocation. For the LORD had said he could have any town he wanted. He chose Timnath-Serah in the hill country of Ephraim. He rebuilt the town and lived there. – JoshuaContinue reading “Choices reveal character ∙”

Epic failure ∙∙

Epic failure ∙∙ If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. – 1 Corinthians 10:12 Luke 22:32 31 Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat.32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthenContinue reading “Epic failure ∙∙”

Auditors not wanted ∙∙

Auditors not wanted ∙∙ Don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. – James 1:22 James 1:23-25 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.24 You see yourself, walk away, and forgetContinue reading “Auditors not wanted ∙∙”

Spiritual snakebite ∙∙

Spiritual snakebite ∙∙ Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up. – John 3:14 John 3:14-18 14 And as Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,15 so that everyoneContinue reading “Spiritual snakebite ∙∙”

The beginning of sorrows ∙∙

The beginning of sorrows ∙∙ “For troubles surround me – too many to count!” – Psalms 40:12 Romans 8:18-23 18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.19 For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children reallyContinue reading “The beginning of sorrows ∙∙”