Biblical Last Words: Peter Glorifies. “It is only right that I should keep on reminding you as long as I live. For our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I must soon leave this earthly life… You must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to Him, …
Biblical Last Words: Paul Anticipates. “As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me, the crown of righteousness… The Lord will …
Biblical Last Words: Stephen Forgives. “And Stephen told them, ‘Look, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing in the place of honor at God’s right hand!’ As they stoned him, Stephen prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ He fell to his knees, shouting, ‘Lord, don’t charge them with this sin!’ And with …
Biblical Last Words: Dismas Hopes. “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” (Luke 23:42). When Jesus was raised on the cross, He found Himself hanging between two criminals on their crosses, one thief on the right and the other on His left. Jesus the Innocent One, executed between two guilty ones. This fulfilled …
Biblical Last Words: Simeon Prophesies. “Simeon took the baby Jesus up in his arms and blessed God and said, ‘Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; For my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared before the face of all peoples, a light to bring revelation to …
Biblical Last Words: Elijah Offers. “When they reached the other side of the Jordan River, Elijah said to Elisha, ‘What can I do for you before I’m taken from you? Ask Anything.’ Elisha said, ‘Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.’ Elijah said, ‘You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you …
Biblical Last Words: Solomon Decides. “That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey His commands, for this is everyone’s duty.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). A strong beginning doesn’t necessarily guarantee a strong ending. Following the faithful leadership of his father David, Solomon started on the right track. As he assumed the throne, he …
Biblical Last Words: David Exults. David’s life has been well-chronicled in Scripture. David the shepherd boy, the giant-killer, the heroic warrior, the anointed king who has to run for his life, the enthroned king who enjoyed the golden years of the nation of Israel, the faithful ruler who relished God’s favor through his forty-year reign despite …
Biblical Last Words: Samson Prays. “Then Samson called to the Lord and said, ‘O Lord God remember me I pray you, and strengthen me, I pray you, only this once, O God. With one blow let me pay back the Philistines for the loss of my two eyes!” And Samson cried, ‘Let me die with the …
Goofy Dad Stories (13): Skinned Face. My senior year at Wheaton College. Basketball season. Freezing temperatures on the morning of a game that night. I was running late to class. It was really cold, and there was ice on all the sidewalks. I had forgotten to wear my gloves, so as I ran I put my …
Biblical Last Words: Joshua Challenges. “‘Put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel!’ So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day.” (Joshua 24:23-25). Joshua died after he had sent the people away thinking about their commitment to Yahweh. Joshua, the “servant of the …
Biblical Last Words: Moses Blesses. “How blessed you are, O Israel! Who else is like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is your protecting shield and your triumphant sword! Your enemies shall submit to you, and you shall march on their high places! (Deuteronomy 33:29). Much like Jacob in his dying moments, Moses …