Romans 1:32 "Death"
One day my computer died. Its usefulness came to an end. Fortunately I had backed up my files, or I might have died! The Bible uses the word Death as not the end, but for the concept of separation. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God they became spiritually separated from God. Physical death is separation from this body, but not the end. Spiritual Death is separation from God, but not the end. And eternal death is separation from God forever, but is not the end. This is Dr. Jay Quine. Rather than be separated when you die, be connected to God forever through Jesus Christ.
Psalm 1; Proverbs 16:20
The daily news rushes at us at a speed never before imagined. Tsunami in Japan; fighting in north Africa; disruptions in Burma. We hear about world events almost before they happen. If we let ourselves, we would stay fixed on monitors streaming the news. But the Bible tells us to stay focused on the Lord. If we do, we remain calm, controlled, and content. We are to be blessed. Proverbs 16 says, “He who gives attention to the word shall find good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.” This is Dr. Jay Quine. Remember this word, “blessed,” and be content amidst the chaos of the modern world, like a tree planted by streams of water. Meditating on the word, and not the news, day and night.
Romans 1:1, 5
The word “apostle” means “to be sent as an ambassador for another.” I remembered the word the other day driving home when I was sent on an errand by my wife. I was carrying out the mission of another. The Bible uses the word “apostle” to describe God sending his people on a mission to share the message to repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is coming. Where is God sending you? Over the fence next door? Overseas? This is Dr. Jay Quine, challenging you to remember the word “apostle” and consider yourself sent by God with his message of the coming King.
