[:en]TO ELDERS AND YOUNG MEN (vs. 1-11) Elder simply means “older”. Both Greek and Jews gave position of great honor to wise older men and the Christian church continued the pattern of leadership. WHAT ARE EXPECTED OF AN ELDER? He must be shepherd of God’s flock and must take good care of God’s faithful people… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Peter 5[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Peter 4[:]
[:en]LIVING FOR GOD (vs. 1-11) As followers of Christ, we should be willing and prepared to suffer and do God’s will. A person whose life changes after conversion may experience abuse by his friends because his priorities has changed and he refuses to participate in certain activities. We must resist pressures of opposition and remain… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Peter 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Peter 3[:]
[:en]WIVES AND HUSBANDS (vs. 1-7) Wives must submit to their husbands so that even the unbelieving husband through the behavior of their wives may see the purity and reverence of their lives and come to know Christ. Christian wives must develop inner beauty rather than outward appearance. Their husbands will be won over by their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Peter 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/30/19)[:]
[:en]REBUILDING Nehemiah had been in exile from the land of Israel for many years. One of his brothers, Hanani came from Judah with some other men told him that those who survied the exile in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem was broken down and its gates had been… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/30/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/29/19)[:]
[:en]TIMELESS SAVIOR When the Jewish religious leaders challenged the identity of Jesus, He answered: “Before Abraham was born, I am” (John 8:58) Jesus was not referring to a chronological age but as actually claiming to be eternal by taking the ancient name of God “I am” (Exo. 3:14). His bold assertion shocked those who were… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/29/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/28/19)[:]
[:en] ALWAYS LOVED, ALWAYS VALUED Paul knew that all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28). So when faced with persecution and even death, he was firm in His faith knowing that “neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/28/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Peter 2[:]
[:en]Newborn bebies need milk for nourishment and growth. Believers also need pure spiritual milk – the Word of God to grow up in salvation and become mature Christtians. THE LIVING STONE AND A CHOSEN PEOPLE (vs. 4-12) Peter portrayed the church as a living spiritual temple with Christ as the foundation and cornerstone, and each… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Peter 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Peter 1[:]
[:en]1 Peter was written by Peter to the Jewish Christians who were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered through Asia Minor, Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia and all believers everywhere. His purpose was to give comfort and hope to the Christians who were being persecuted for believing and obeying Jesus. He urged them to continue… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Peter 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/27/19)[:]
[:en]UNSEEN HEROES When the Amalekites attacked the Israelites, Moses went to the top of the hill. When Moses raised his hands, the Israelites would win the battle, and when he lowered them, the Amalekites would win. There are two people who held up Moses arms when Moses got tired. And they were: Aaron and Hur. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/27/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/26/19)[:]
[:en]ALL TOO HUMAN Paul in Romans 7 wrote about how he struggled with sin. He said: “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/26/19)[:]