21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 87

Servant-mentor ∙∙

Servant-mentor ∙∙ Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. – 2 Timothy 2:2 Exodus 18:17-24 17 This is not good! Moses’ father-in-law exclaimed. 18 You’re going to wear yourself out – and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for youContinue reading “Servant-mentor ∙∙”

Forgiven much, forgiven little ∙

Forgiven much, forgiven little ∙ I tell you, her sins – and they are many – have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love. – Luke 7:47 Luke 7:37-50 37 And there was a woman in the city who was a sinner;Continue reading “Forgiven much, forgiven little ∙”

Squeezed into a mold ∙

Squeezed into a mold ∙ Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. – Romans 12:2 1 Peter 1:13-23 13 So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. 14 SoContinue reading “Squeezed into a mold ∙”

Grace and the Bug ∙

Grace and the Bug ∙ Everything God created is good. – 1 Timothy 4:4 Genesis 1:27, 31 27 So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God, he created them; male and female, he created them. 31 Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that itContinue reading “Grace and the Bug ∙”

A Tale of Two Kings ∙

A Tale of Two Kings ∙ Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love. – Proverbs 20:28 Proverbs 30:7-9 7 O God, I beg two favors from you; let me have them before I die. 8 First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither povertyContinue reading “A Tale of Two Kings ∙”