[:en]Asaph was in anguish when he wrote this Psalm. He saw the enemies coming with the following scenes: Their inheritance are invaded (v. 1a) Holy temple being defiled and reduced to rubble (v. 1b) Dead bodies of saints and servants given to the birds of the air and beast of the earth )v. 2) the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 79[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
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[:en]This is a long Psalm rewriting the history of Israel. It talked about Exodus (vs. 12-16, 42-53), their wilderness journey (vs. 17-41), the conquest of Canaan (vs. 54-55) and the discipline God sent them (vs. 56-64). The Psalmist Asaph wrote this Psalm because he wanted to tell the next generation about God’s strength and His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 78[:]
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[:en]UNLIGHTED PATHS Joshua succeeded Moses to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. Faced with the challenging task, God offered him assurance to be with him on the journey ahead. (Johua 1:9) We are travelling through uncharted territory. We voyage through seasons when the path ahead is not clearly visible. We may not know His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/10/19)[:]
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[:en]TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE Winesses are active participants in court proceedings. They help determine the outcome of a case. As Christians, we must become a witnesses for Christ. John the Baptist told people about Jesus as the light of the world. He had experienced with Jesus, who is the only Son of God, full… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/9/19)[:]
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[:en]Asaph the Psalmist had sorrowful days of trouble and sleepless nights of despair. He wrestled with himself and with God because he could not understand why the Lord did not keep His promise and deliver His people from bondage. What did Asaph do? He talk to God (vs. 1-5) – He cried out to God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 77[:]
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[:en]Asaph wanted to emphasize two things: God is to be known (vs. 1-6) – His name is great. He brought victory to the armies. He crushed all the enemy’s warriors and equipments. God is to be feared (vs. 7-12) What is the meaning of fear here? It is the reverent respect, realizing the greatness and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 76[:]
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[:en]Asaph was telling us to give thanks to God, to give thanks to His name and to tell of His wonderful deeds. He wanted us to know the following facts: God is going to judge the earth and all its people uprightly in His appointed time (v. 2) God remains firm and strong even when… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 75[:]
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[:en]When Asalph wrote this Psalm, the Jewish people were watching their city and temples being destroyed by the Babylonians. God allowed the Babylonians to come and destroy the city and temples because of their sins. They had defiled the temples and disobeyed God. As Aslph looked around, he saw destructions and dissolutions. The enemy wrecked… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 74[:]
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[:en]Asaph the Psalmist began and ended with “GOOD”. But in between, he saw something bad in life. Why? Because his vision and values centered on people instead of on God. He described the wicked people as follows (vs. 4-9) Healthy and stong Free from burdens No illness Poud Violent Arrogant Oppressive Evil Abundant Carefree Wealthy… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 73[:]
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[:en]THE BURDEN OF WAITING When we are diagnosed with sickness, the burden of uncertainity overwhelms us. We will always wonder what the next test will reveal and what diagnosis of treatment we have to undergo. Faced with sobering reminders of man’s mortality, Moses once wrote that our lives are like grass that withers and fades. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/8/19)[:]