Monday, April 18 Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting?​—1 Cor. 15:55.

[Áine]

Monday, April 18

Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting?—1 Cor. 15:55.

 

God inspired some of Jesus’ disciples in the first century to write about the heavenly hope. The apostle John explained: “We are now children of God, but it has not yet been made manifest what we will be. We do know that when he is made manifest we will be like him.” (1 John 3:2) So anointed Christians do not know what they will be like when they are raised to heaven with spirit bodies. However, they will see Jehovah when they receive their reward. The Bible provides some information about it. The anointed will be with Christ when he brings “to nothing all government and all authority and power.” That includes “the last enemy, death.” Finally, Jesus—along with his corulers—will subject himself and all things to Jehovah. (1 Cor. 15:24-28) What a climax that will be! w20.12 8 ¶2

Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 16) John 20:2-18

[Gruder]

The "sting" of death has always been with mankind since Adam sinned. The spiritual gem likens this sting, to a sting of a scorpion. You would think that since it has been with us for so long, we would have gotten used to it by now. But we have not. It is still just as painful as ever, and if you have lost a loved one you know what I mean.

 Reassuring scriptures like today's text highlights Jehovah’s promises to us. Very soon this enemy of man will be gone forever!!! 

[Áine]

10 hours ago, Gruder said:

The "sting" of death has always been with mankind since Adam sinned. The spiritual gem likens this sting, to a sting of a scorpion. You would think that since it has been with us for so long, we would have gotten used to it by now. But we have not. It is still just as painful as ever, and if you have lost a loved one you know what I mean.

 Reassuring scriptures like today's text highlights Jehovah’s promises to us. Very soon this enemy of man will be gone forever!!! 

Very much so… I also don’t think that you can fully appreciate the promise of the resurrection until you’ve lost someone you’re close to 🤗

[Luisabola]

19 hours ago, Anniebea said:

Very much so… I also don’t think that you can fully appreciate the promise of the resurrection until you’ve lost someone you’re close to 🤗

And how the ransom and the memorial take on a new special meaning once you’ve lost someone close too. ❤️