The Jesus Bible Reading Plan / Death

The Jesus Bible Reading Plan

Day 29 of 365 DEATH The psalmist mentioned here an enemy of humankind: death (Ps 116:3), though he referred to it here as "precious" - an overwhelmingly positive term. According to Paul, death came to humanity because of sin: in Adam all die (Ro 5:12). While the scientific advances of the last century - even the last ten years - preserve and extend life in amazing ways, no one evades death forever. Psalm 110 speaks of Jesus reigning until all his enemies become a footstool for his feet (v. 1). Building upon that truth, Paul wrote, "The last enemy to be destroyed is death" (1Co 15:26). Paul went on to argue in that letter that the resurrection of Jesus makes possible the resurrection of his followers: "Since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive" (1Co 15:21 - 22). Only through the work of Christ can his followers taunt death: "Where, O death, is your sting?" (1Co 15:55). Though no one evades death, it need not have the final word. Jesus, I am so grateful that, thanks to you, I don't have to fear death. Thank you for destroying death and for giving me eternal life. Amen. Psalms 116:15 NASB 15 Precious in the sight of the L ord Is the death of His godly ones. Romans 5:12 NASB 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned- 1 Corinthians 15:55 NASB 55 O death , where is your victory ? O death, where is your sting ?"