06/29/20 “BIBLICAL” EQUATION PUZZLE #2 — As I’ve mentioned previously, for extra credit in many college math courses I’ve taught I’ve challenged students to find the Bible passage (or famous hymn!) represented by an equation and give a meaningful interpretation. The box above contains an example.

ANSWER: It’s the last verse of Amazing Grace — “When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise, than when we first began.” Let D = the days we have to sing God’s praise (in heaven). After ten thousand years, the days we have left are D – 10,000 Y, where Y = 365 days/year. 

Eternity is truly “Amazing!” After we’ve “used up” 10,000 years praising God, the time we have left is NOT less than when we started; because it’s INFINITE! Praise the Lord!