SHARING BREAD
36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”
Luke 21:36 (NIV)
Jesus’ words warn us that we are to pray to stand. I am reminded of Paul’s words to us [...]
Archive for April, 2009
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SHARING BREAD
34 ”Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth.
Luke 21:34-35 (NIV)
In our verses for today, Jesus tells His [...]
April_24
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SHARING BREAD
32 ”I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
Luke 21:32-33 (NIV)
89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the [...]
April_22
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SHARING BREAD
29 He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
Luke 21:29-31 (NIV)
“As in the kingdom of nature [...]
April_20
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SHARING BREAD
28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Luke 21:28 (NIV)
Here Jesus is encouraging all of is His faithful disciples – “stand up and lift up your heads” – look heavenward in faith and hope with great joy when these things begin [...]
April_17
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SHARING BREAD
27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
Luke 21:27 (NIV)
I am reminded of John’s words in Revelation regarding the certain return of Jesus:
7 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all [...]
April_15
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SHARING BREAD
25 ”There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. 26 Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.
Luke 21:25-26 (NIV)
In our verses for [...]
April_13
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SHARING BREAD
20 ”When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. 22 For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of [...]
April_10
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SHARING BREAD
17 All men will hate you because of me. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 By standing firm you will gain life.
Luke 21:17-19 (NIV)
Stand firm – gain life; Matthew renders it in the following way:
9 ”Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be [...]
April_08
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SHARING BREAD
16 You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death.
Luke 21:16 (NIV)
Difficult words indeed from our Savior’s lips regarding both the situation His disciples would endure prior to the fall of Jerusalem and also the situation that would confront believers during the period [...]
