A Look at the Future?

Here is a very important Bible verse that is much quoted and revered

Mat. 24:35

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My Words, shall not pass away.

Now usually we focus on the second part of the verse about Jesus’ Words never passing away. This seems to be the main gist of what Jesus was saying.

But the first part of the verse, though often overlooked is a very interesting and unique prediction, “Heaven and earth shall pass away.”

The Bible doesn’t seem to say anything about what will happen after God creates a “new heaven and a new earth” after the final judgement. But it seems here, that Jesus is giving us a glimpse of what happens far beyond that event.

What could it mean? Heaven and earth shall pass away?

Whatever it is, I think we can be sure that it’s part of God’s perfect plan and will be wonderful.

Lord, Lord

Here is a good passage to remember when we are tempted to try to stretch Jesus’ words to match our own preconceived beliefs

Mathew Chapter 7

21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, ord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast our devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works?

23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

The key to wisdom and the knowledge of God

Chapter 2
1 My son, if thou wild receive my words, and hide my commandments with the;
2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4 If thou seekest her as silver and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of the God.

The knowledge of God, think about that.

6 For the Lord giveth wisdom out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding

Now we'll skip a bit until verse 9

9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.