[:en]Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Biblical Truth: Leaders who rule righteously and with a fear of the Lord are nourishing and refreshing to those they lead. They create an environment that focus on provision, protection and progress. In contrast, godless leaders are self-serving. They create envies, conflicts and abuses that lead to their own destruction.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/21/17)[:]
Author: Literature Committee
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 16[:]
[:en]When Christ arose, He appeared to Mary Magdalene and to 2 other men while walking in the country and later to 11 as they were eating. He commissioned them to “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation and baptize those who believes” (v. 15). He then ascended to heaven… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 6[:]
[:en]As Joshua was near Jericho, he met Jesus on a “holy ground”. The Lord instructed him a plan on how to take Jericho. They would march around the city with armed men for 6 days with 7 priest carrying trumpets of ram’s horn in front of the ark. On the 7th day, they would march… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 5[:]
[:en]The new generation was commanded to undergo circumcision. Circumcision symbolizes putting off what belonged to the sinful flesh (Rom 8:”13; Col. 2:11-12) and devoting the heart wholly to the Lord (Duet. 10:16; Jer. 4:4) *Is your heart wholly devoted to the Lord?* [:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 4[:]
[:en]Joshua commanded the people to take 12 stones from the middle of the Jordan and carried over to their camp. This was a testimony for the descendants that the Lord God dried up Jordan River for them to cross over.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 3[:]
[:en]As they were about to cross the Jordan, the priests would carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord ahead. When they set foot and touched the water, the water stopped flowing. So all the people had completed crossing on the dry ground.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 2[:]
[:en]Because of her faith, Rahab and her family was saved from destruction. She later became an ancestors of the Messiah (Mat. 1:5) *Do you have similar FAITH of Rahab?[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 1[:]
[:en]Joshua succeeded Moses to lead the people of Israel. God equipped him, enabled him and prepared him for this task. He also encouraged Joshua with His promise to lead him and to be with him. He reminded Joshua to meditate on the Book of Law so that he will be prosperous and successful (v. 8)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 34[:]
[:en]Moses was a righteous man who died in Mount Moab at the age of 120. He lived in obedience to God’s will with a forward vision. He challenged the people to take the inheritance that God had prepared for them. He had performed miracles, met God on the mountain, and saw His glory. Live a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 34[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 33[:]
[:en]This chapter focused on the relationship of the tribes with the Lord. It described how each one had a distinctive character, blessing and ministry. “The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms” (v. 27) “He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword. The enemies will cower before you and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 33[:]