Tag Archives: death

A natural thing? (Ecclesiastes 9)

Posted on July 20, 2021 by BK

“Death is a natural thing. It’s just a part of the cycle of life.” Have you ever heard that before? Is it true? Yes…and no. In a world broken by sin, it is a natural thing. As Paul said, the … Continue reading →

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Walking in the newness of life (Romans 6)

Posted on September 11, 2020 by BK

Just meditating today on verse 4 where Paul says, Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too may … Continue reading →

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Costly (Psalm 116)

Posted on June 20, 2018 by BK

I suppose it’s apropos that this passage come up at this time of my life. I actually was thinking on this passage a couple of days ago, when for the second time in several months, I lost a pastor to … Continue reading →

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Revelation 20:11-15 — Two kinds of books

Posted on April 25, 2016 by BK

I love reading books. It became a lot more convenient to read when I got my Kindle Fire. Now, I can carry around any number of books, including a number of different Bibles without putting a strain on my back. … Continue reading →

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II Timothy 1 — Because we have hope

Posted on December 4, 2015 by BK

Although there are two more letters from Paul to go through after this one, this was the last letter Paul ever wrote. And it’s a very poignant one, because it came at a time when Paul knew he was going … Continue reading →

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Philippians 1:19-26 — That Christ may be exalted

Posted on September 30, 2015 by BK

For me, death seems kind of far away.  I still see myself as young, although I guess I’m technically classified as middle-aged. But for Paul as he wrote this letter, he really had no idea how much longer he would … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians 2:14-16 — The fragrance of life, the stench of death

Posted on June 25, 2015 by BK

As Christians, there will never be a point in time when everyone will like us.  Jesus was perfect, and still people hated him.  Why? Because of the aroma that flows out from Christ. Paul says something very interesting here in … Continue reading →

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I Corinthians 15:51-57 — The final victory

Posted on June 11, 2015 by BK

I really love these verses.  Somehow, I’ve never gotten around to committing them to memory, but I think I may just do that over the next several days. It is Paul’s victory cry.  He says, When the perishable has been … Continue reading →

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Romans 7:1-7 — Married to Christ

Posted on February 19, 2015 by BK

I mentioned before that there were two points that Paul was trying to make through his marriage illustration. The first, as we’ve already seen, is that when we die with Christ, the law’s power over us is broken. He illustrates … Continue reading →

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Romans 5:12-14 — Bad infection

Posted on February 12, 2015 by BK

This is admittedly a tough passage to completely fathom, though I get the general gist.  The most difficult part, I suppose, is our relationship to sin.  The big questions we need to ask is, “Are we sinners because we sin, … Continue reading →

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John 11:23-44 — The one who calls forth the dead

Posted on July 22, 2014 by BK

Yes, we will eventually finish this chapter.  But not today.  It’s a passage that is so totally rich in truth. When Jesus told Martha that her brother would rise again, she said, I know he will rise again in the … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 33 — How then shall we live?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by BK

In this passage, Ezekiel repeats some themes from earlier in the book. God once again warns Ezekiel, “Don’t be silent when I tell you to speak.  I will hold you accountable if  a person dies in their sin and you … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 57:1-2 — Why the righteous perish

Posted on November 17, 2012 by BK

A year ago at this time, I was standing vigil over my dad in his final days and hours here on earth.  It was a day I had been prepared for, for the previous ten years, actually.  My dad’s heart … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 25 — When death is swallowed up

Posted on October 5, 2012 by BK

It’s amazing how time flies.  It was about this time last year, that I got word from my mother and sister that my dad wasn’t doing so well.  He had been in the hospital for a while, and they weren’t … Continue reading →

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