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Explore significant Biblical examples of individuals from the Old and New Testaments and what they were doing just before their deaths. From the unpreparedness of Noah’s generation to the betrayal of Judas, each story offers a poignant lesson on righteousness, preparation, and faithfulness. This reflection encourages us to consider our own lives and actions, reminding us that life is fleeting and we must remain vigilant in our spiritual walk. Discover what it means to die in righteousness through the lives of both the faithful and the unfaithful.
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What Was He Doing? Just Before he died
Old Testament Examples • Noah’s generation (Gen. 7; Lk. 17:27) – unprepared living • Nadab and Abihu (Lev. 10) – unauthorized worship • Agag (1 Sam. 15) – assumed innocence • Uzzah (2 Sam. 6) – unauthorized service • Ahithophel (2 Sam. 17) – assumed failure
Old Testament Examples • Man of God (1 Kings 13) – deceived disobeyer • Elah and Zimri (1 Kings 16) – rival conspiracy • Jezebel (2 Kings 9) – defiant obstinacy • Belshazzer (Dan. 5) – unprepared partying
New Testament Examples • Rich fool (Lk. 12) – covetous merry-maker • Judas (Mt. 27) – betraying despair • Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5) – lying glory • Herod (Acts 12) – proud persecutor
Will You Die Righteous? • Able (Gen. 4) – righteous worship • Uriah (2 Sam. 11) – righteous service • Jesus (Luke 23) – righteous salvation • Stephen (Acts 7) – righteous preaching
Just Before He Died • Life has a limit (Gen. 5; Psa. 90; Heb. 9:27) • Life is like a vapor (Jas. 4:14) • What will we be doing just before we die? • “Will Jesus find us watching?” (Songs of the Church, 721)