21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 91

The sign of the fish ∙

The sign of the fish ∙ May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior give you grace and peace. – Titus 1:4 2 Timothy 1:9-10 9 For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from beforeContinue reading “The sign of the fish ∙”

Last words

Last words Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” – Luke 23:34 John 19:30 Jesus said, “It is finished!” Luke 23:46 Jesus shouted, “Father, into your hands, I commit my spirit!” And having said this, he breathed his last. In the profound moments of approaching life’s end, people’s last wordsContinue reading “Last words”

Sentinel chickens ∙∙

Sentinel chickens ∙∙ O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray day and night, continually. Take no rest, all you who pray to the LORD. – Isaiah 62:6 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 1 Now, concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we do not really need toContinue reading “Sentinel chickens ∙∙”

Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙

Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙ The LORD gave me what I had, and the LORD has taken it away. Praise the name of the LORD! – Job 1:21 Job 1:14-22 14 A messenger arrived at Job’s home with this news: “Your oxen were plowing, with the donkeys feeding beside them, 15 whenContinue reading “Gratitude is the key to seeing God ∙”

Friendly persuasion ∙∙

Friendly persuasion ∙∙ Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. – 2 Corinthians 5:11 John 16:7-11 7 But I tell you the truth, it is best for you that I go away because if I do not, the Helper will not come. If I do go away,Continue reading “Friendly persuasion ∙∙”