21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 93

The first will be last ∙∙

The first will be last ∙∙ Many who are first will be last. – Matthew 19:30 Matthew 19:23-30 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. 24 I’ll say it again – it is easier for aContinue reading “The first will be last ∙∙”

Our guardian angels ∙∙

Our guardian angels ∙∙ For he will order his angels to protect you in all you do. – Psalms 91:11 Matthew 18:10 Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven, their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore,Continue reading “Our guardian angels ∙∙”

Our expiration date ∙∙

Our expiration date ∙∙ John grew up and became strong in spirit. He lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel. – Luke 1:80 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 54 Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: “Death is swallowed upContinue reading “Our expiration date ∙∙”

Paganini and one string! ∙

Paganini and one string! ∙ Then the LORD asked, “What is that in your hand?” “A shepherd’s staff,” Moses replied. – Exodus 4:2 2 Corinthians 3:5 It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything independently. Our adequacy comes from God. Nicolo Paganini was an exceptionally gifted Italian violinist and composer ofContinue reading “Paganini and one string! ∙”

Nephilim ∙∙

Nephilim ∙∙ The Nephilim were on the earth in those days (and also after this) when the sons of God were having sexual relations with the daughters of man, who gave birth to their children. They were the mighty heroes of old, the famous men. – Genesis 6:4 Numbers 13:33 There also we saw theContinue reading “Nephilim ∙∙”