[:en]LONG SHADOWS The evangelist Dwight Moody and his musician Ira Sankey had held meetings in the British Isles more than 120 years ago, and their influence still exists until the present generation. Let us emulate the example of Dwight Moody by thinking of ways to cast long shadows of influence for God to people around… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/18/19)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
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[:en]FINDING LIFE When calamity comes, when you are in distress, worried, in pain, discouraged, hopeless and in trouble, it seems worthless to continue living. But remember God says: “Because I live, you also will live” (Johnm 14:19) Life can present despairing moments, but Jesus can give us a rich, satisfying and new life. – (Poh… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/17/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 6[:]
[:en]What are the elementary teachings about Christ? These are basic teachings that include the importance of faith, salvation by faith not by work, the meaning of baptisim, spititual gifts, resurrection and eternal life. Christians should understand that Christ is the perfect Priest and the fulfillment of all the Old Testament prophecies. They should not argue… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 6[:]
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[:en]THE VALLEY OF BLESSINGS When an invading army was approaching the people of Judah, their king prayed: “If calamity comes … we will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us” (2 Chron. 20:9) God responded: “Go out to face your enemies tomorrow, and the Lord wil be with you” (2… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/16/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 4[:]
[:en]A SABBATH REST FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD (vs. 1-13) God created the universe for 6 days and He rested on the 7th day. That day is the Sabbath rest which is a foretaste of our eternal joy when creation will be renewed and restored. Sin will be removed and the world will be made… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 4[:]
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[:en]JESUS GREATER THAN MOSES (vs. 1-6) Moses was considered a great hero by the Jewish people. He had led their ancestors, the Israelites from Egyptian bondage to the border of the Promised Land. He also had written the first five books of the Old Testatment and he was the prophet through whom God had given… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 3[:]
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[:en]WARNING TO PAY ATTENTION (vs. 1-18) “The message God delivered through angels” refers to the teaching that angels as messengers for God had brought the law to Moses. Christ is greater than angels. So His message is more important than theirs. No one can escape punishment if he ignores salvation. JESUS MADE LIKE HIS BROTHERS… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 1[:]
[:en]The Jews were entrenched in thinking and worshiping God in traditional forms. Following Jesus seemed to repudiate their marvelous heritage and Scriptures. That was why they were cautious as they listened to the gospel and considered it as “heresy”. Hebrews was written to the Jews who were struggling with this new faith of Jesus. The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 1[:]
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[:en]LOSING TO FIND When the disciples committed their lives to share the Gospel, Jesus asked them to love Him more than their mothers or fathers, sons or daughters. (Mat. 10:37) His words came in a culture where families were the cornerstone of the society and highly valued. But He promised that if they would lose… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/15/19)[:]
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[:en]GROWING IN THE WIND When evening came, Jesus and his disciples were in a boat. During the night, a furious squall came up and the waves broke over the boast, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was sleeping on a cushion in the stern. In a panic, they woke Him and said to him,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/14/19)[:]