Exodus 12:12 Death Coming

Exodus 12:12 “On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn of both people and animals, and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. Some things in life are hard to understand. Too often someone dies of whom we think they shouldn’t dieContinue reading “Exodus 12:12 Death Coming”

Almost Dead – Revelation 19:10

Revelation 19:10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.” HaveContinue reading “Almost Dead – Revelation 19:10”

Kill It! – Colossians 3:3

Colossians 3:3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. It can be easy to get caught up in the concerns of this world. If we watch the news, or even listen to our neighbors talk, there is so much that can set our hearts and minds adrift. We canContinue reading “Kill It! – Colossians 3:3”

Two More Days – John 11:5-6

John 11:5-6 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6 So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. There are some moments in life that you know you must be some place, to be with a certain person. Lives aren’t filled with these moments. ForContinue reading “Two More Days – John 11:5-6”

Amazed Isn’t Enough – Mark 15:5

Mark 15:5 But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed. Being amazed isn’t enough to create a new life. Salvation requires more than amazement. Watching a spacecraft being launched might bring amazement, but you would be no closer to a relationship with God. Listening to the voice of the LORD in the nightContinue reading “Amazed Isn’t Enough – Mark 15:5”

Preparing – Mark 14:8

Mark 14:8 She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. What have you done to prepare for your own funeral? Have you talked about the details of your service with anyone? Put it down on paper and disclosed the location to a trusted person? And whatContinue reading “Preparing – Mark 14:8”

The Hope of Life After Death

Job 19:25–27 25I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. 26And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; 27I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me! One of the greatest yearningsContinue reading “The Hope of Life After Death”