[:en]The Resurrection (vs. 1-12) When the women brought species to the tomb, they found the stone rolled up from the tomb without the body of Jesus. Suddenly, two angels appeared to them and told them that Christ had risen. The women went to tell the eleven disciples but they did not believe. Only Peter got… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 24[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/21/18)[:]
[:en]When Jesus saw Mary, whose brother had died, “he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled” (John 11:33). Death always elicits a deep emotional response. But the Lord always come alongside us in our grief, weeping with us in our sorrow. He had defeated sin and death by dying in our place and rising from… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/21/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/20/18)[:]
[:en]Fame, idols, wealth and relationship cannot fill the void in our souls. It is only the Living God revealed himself through Jesus who can give us meaning and fulfillment. Let us thirst for God who paints things with beauty. Let us desire for God, who gives us hope and joy in our lives.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 23[:]
[:en]Herod the Great was the ruler of Galatia, Berea, Judea and Samaria. But when he died in 4 BC, the kingdom was divided among his sons. Archelaus, who received Judea and Samaria was removed from office within 10 years and his province were then ruled by a succession of Roman governors of whom Pilate was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/19/18)[:]
[:en]While the sons of Kohath had to trudge along the rocky tracks and through the burning sand, with the “holy things for which they were responsible” on their shoulders, all the other priests had ox-carts to carry their parts of the tabernacle through the desert. That seemed unfair to the Kohathites. But the “holy things” … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/19/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 22[:]
[:en]Judas Betrayed Jesus (vs. 1-6) The Passover festival was an important event in the history of Israel. All Jewish males over the age of 23 were required to go to Jerusalem and participate in the Passover festival which was followed by a 7-day celebration called the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The Passover was a commemoration… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 22[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/18/18)[:]
[:en]Prophet Zechariah called the people to repent, to rebuild the temple, and to renew their hearts of love for the Lord. For the Lord loves His people greatly and they are the apple of His eye. The word “apple” here resembles the “pupil” of an eye. It is precious, fragile that needs protection. And God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/18/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 21[:]
[:en]The Widow’s Offering (vs. 1-4) The widow gave out of her poverty in contrast to the rich who give out of the wealth. Jesus admired her generous and sacrificial giving. He measures our giving base on proportion and sees the condition of our hearts. As believers, we should consider increasing our giving – whether money,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 21[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/17/18)[:]
[:en]David always worshiped in the house of the Lord. The early believers also “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts” (Acts 2:42-46) Let us join with one another in worship and fellowship. Let us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/17/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 20[:]
[:en]The Authority of Jesus Questioned (vs. 1-8) The chief priests, teachers of the law and elders asked Jesus: “By what authority are you doing this and who give you the authority?” Jesus replied: “I will also ask you a question. Tell me: John’s baptism – was it from heaven or from me?” They answered: “We… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 20[:]