Billy Graham Stands for his Wife ( p . 55 )
They say that Billy Graham really had an impact on his wife early on when they were dating . In public every time his wife walked into the room — He would stand . He would stand out of great respect and love for her . In the same way , Christ out of His great respect and love for us will come personally to receive us to himself . He loves you .
Christ ' s Words bring Life to Lazarus ( p . 58 )
There is tremendous power when Jesus makes a loud command . In John 11:43 , Jesus commanded Lazarus to come forth from the dead . So powerful was that command that it brought life back to a dead man . And so at this climatic time in history with great authority and urgency and with lightning-swift speed , Christ will command heaven and earth to meet in the air .
Roman Soldiers and Trumpets ( p . 59 )
Trumpets in the Old Testament and the New Testament meant a lot more than they do to us today . In Old Testament time when something special was about to happen they would blow the trumpet . If there was some great celebration , some great activity , they would blow a trumpet . In New Testament times if there was a famous guest or someone important about to appear they would blow the trumpet .
When Roman soldiers went out to war they would blow the trumpet 3 times . The first time they blow the trumpet would mean to get ready — pack it up , we ' re leaving . The second time the trumpet was blown it meant to fall into formation . The third time they blew the trumpet it meant to move out . When Christ comes there will only be one blast of the trumpet — it will happen so quickly .
Our Physical Bodies are Seeds for Our Spiritual Ones ( p . 62 )
If you or a friend of yours should die today , two things happen . First of all , your soul , the spirit part of you goes to be with the Lord . The Bible says to be absent with the body is to be present with the Lord ( 2 Corinthians 5:8 ). Now somehow you will get some kind of temporary body . I ' m into mystery now . Secondly , your body
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