[:en]Temptations of Jesus: (vs. 1-12) Satan: “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread” (v. 3) Jesus : “It is written: Man does not live on bread alone” (v. 4) Satan: “I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 4[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 3[:]
[:en]John the Baptist prepared the way preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. When people were wondering if he might possible be Christ, he said: “I baptize you with water but one more powerful than I will come. The thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 2[:]
[:en]Characters behind the birth of Jesus: Angels – appeared to the shepherds bringing good news of great joy (v. 10) Shepherds – they went to find Jesus and spread the word, glorifying and praising God (vs. 17, 20) Simon – a righteous and devout man in Jerusalem whom the Holy Spirit revealed that he would… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 1[:]
[:en]Angel Gabriel appeared to Zachariah and Elizabeth and foretold the birth of John the Baptist. After 6 months, angel Gabriel also went to Nazareth in Galilee and foretold the birth of Jesus by virgin Mary. Response: Zachariah -“How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 16[:]
[:en]On the third day, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Salome brought spices to anoint Jesus body. But when they reached there, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, telling them that Jesus has risen. Then Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, to two people… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 15[:]
[:en]Before Pilate, the people wanted to release Barabbas and crucify Jesus. The soldiers mocked Him, struck Him, insulted Him, spit on Him and offered him wine mixed with myrrh. They they crucified Him. Joseph of Arimathea asked for Jesus’ body, wrapped it and placed it in a tomb. May we live a holy life so… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/30/18)[:]
[:en]Before a Swedish man name Stig Kernell died, he told the local funeral home to have 3 words written in his orbituary “I am dead”. His unusual death notice captured the attention of newspapers around the world. The international curiosity about the man with the three-word obituary caused more attention to his death than he… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/30/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/31/18)[:]
[:en]Solitary confinement is a harsh punishment because we are intended to live and relate in relationships and community. When Jesus was suffering on the cross, His eternal relationship with the Father was broken. He cried out in a loud voice: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mat. 27:46) because He was alone,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/31/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/29/18)[:]
[:en]As we commemorate Holy Thursday today, let us think of Jesus on the night before His death. He went to the Mount of Olives in the Garden of Gethsemane. He prayed to the Father in anguish with sweat like drops of blood falling to the ground (Luke 27:44) He suffered, died, took away “the sins… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/29/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/28/18)[:]
[:en]In our lives, we often foolishly pursue dangerous things that God tells us to avoid. But we can find wisdom by reading the book of Proverbs to elude the snares of life. Our Lord is the master of adventure of living. Following His guidance will lead us to fullness of life.[:]