In opening, we keep things short so we can allow plenty of time for the main topic. Keith still has a couple of random items from the Internet to bring up. the day we recorded the episode was March 14, also known as International Pi Day (3.14). on a sad note, Steven Hawking passed away, world famous scientific mind, and known atheist. A sad day, no matter how you look at it.
Main Topic
Taken from the table of contents of this short book, Keith presents the chapter headings to Nathan, with the verse reference each is based on. We try to keep comments limited to around 3 to 5 minutes per chapter topic.
The book: How to Live Through a Bad Day – 7 Encouraging Insights from Christ’s Words on the Cross
by Jack W Hayford
THOMAS NELSON PUBLISHERS Nashville
Copyright 2001 by Jack Hayford
* Forgive Everyone Who’s Trying to Ruin Your Life
Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.
LUKE 23:34
* Help Others Who Are Experiencing
Your Same Struggle
Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.
LUKE 23:43
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Be Sure You’ve Taken Care of Those Near You
Woman, behold your son! . . . Behold your mother!
JOHN 19:26-27
* Aim Your Hard Questions at God, Not Man
My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?
MATTHEW 27:46
* Be Human Enough to Acknowledge Your Need
I thirst!
JOHN 19:28
* Be Assured, There Is a Purpose and an End
It is finished!
JOHN 19:30
* Finally Surrender Your Day to God, and Let It Go
Into Your hands I commit My spirit.
LUKE 23:46
I hope you’re not having a bad day, but even if you can relate to one or more of these topics… or some that weren’t covered… know that others have suffered too. Jesus was no exception. There’s a good way to react, and a higher purpose that isn’t always readily visible. knowing God has a big picture plan can be comforting. Knowing we have a permanent reward that nobody can take away can also be helpful.
Please pick up a copy of this short book to see how the author connects these bad days to Jesus. If our discussion matches at all, it was done independent of reading the book. Between the book, and our discussion, if the topic matches something you’re going through, please let us know, and I hope this has ben helpful for you.