The Christian life is pictured in the Bible as a race to run; a course to finish. The Apostle Paul was determined to finish his course with joy and the ministry which he had received of the Lord (Acts 20:24). Shortly before his death, he could give this testimony: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” (2Timothy 4:7). Notice, he had finished his course.
Isaiah spoke about the gospel long before the birth of Jesus Christ.
Paul used sporting events to describe the spiritual life. He especially used the foot race. Believers are compared to runners in a race. Are you ready to run so that you may obtain the prize?
God is a just God who will and does judge sin. Eli is a perfect example that God will judge just as He has said He will.
What is a rereward? How is it a blessing that God is our rereward?
