Daily Strength: A 365-Day Devotional for Men March 19 - A Foreshadowing of Our Own Resurrection
15 snips
Mar 19, 2026 A dramatic retelling of Elijah and Elisha’s final journey and the miracles at the Jordan. A bold request for a double portion of prophetic power and the startling ascension that follows. Stories of healing, a harsh rebuke against mockery, and reflections that point toward a foreshadowing of resurrection.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Old Testament Resurrections Point To Christ
- Elijah and Enoch's being taken to heaven foreshadows Christ's resurrection and the future resurrection of believers.
- Graham Goldsworthy ties these events to Jesus' death, arguing all resurrections are ultimately the fruit of Christ's suffering for us.
Heaven Is Made Possible By Christ Alone
- Entry into heaven even for Enoch and Elijah is possible only through Christ's death, not by their own merit.
- Goldsworthy asserts Old Testament saints were saved by the cross, linking their fate directly to Jesus' sacrifice.
Ascensions Undercut The Claim Of Oblivion
- The extraordinary ascensions rebut the atheist claim that death leads to oblivion and show a meaningful beyond.
- Goldsworthy uses Enoch, Elijah, and Jesus to argue our present life and creation gain meaning from eternal destiny.
