[:en]The Seals White horse – its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. (v. 2) Red horse – its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make men slay each other. To him was given a large… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Revelation 6[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Zephaniah 2[:]
[:en]Advice to the Jewish nation: “Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger” (v. 3) The wrath of God was against the nations around Judah: Philistia, Moab, Ammon, Cush, and Assyria. God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Zephaniah 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Zephaniah 1[:]
[:en]Zephaniah was preaching a message of judgment during a time of national religious reformation. I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth (v. 2) I will sweep away both men and animals; I will sweep away the birds of the air and the fish of the sea (v. 3) I will stretch… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Zephaniah 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Habakkuk 3[:]
[:en]Habakkuk prayed for God’s mercy. He reviewed the past history of how God had work for His people through His greatness and power. God had used the Babylonian invasion and captivity for the good of His people and for His glory. In chapter 1, Habakkuk wondered and questioned. In chapter, he went to watchtower to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Habakkuk 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Habakkuk 2[:]
[:en]The 5 Woes: “Woe to him who piles up stolen goods and makes himself wealthy by extortion!” (v. 6) “Woe to him who builds his real by unjust gain to set his nest on high, to escape the clutches of ruin (v. 9)( “Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed and establishes a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Habakkuk 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Nahum 3[:]
[:en]”Ishtar”, a harlot, was the Assyrian goddess of sex and war. They have abandoned truth and committed sin to gain wealth and pleasure. Their shame will soon be exposed. They will become drunk and seek refuge from the enemy. Their city would fall into the enemy’s hands. The enemies will empty the city of people… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Nahum 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Nahum 1[:]
[:en]Nahum was called to announce to the people of Israel that judgment was imminent. Nahum means “comfort”. His message brought comfort to the Jews who were under the cruel rule of the Assyrians. The book focuses on the holy character of God who cannot allow sin to go unpunished. The Lord’s anger was against Nineveh… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Nahum 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Micah 7[:]
[:en]Warnings: “Do not trust a neighbor, put no confidence in a friend. Even with her who lies in your embrace, be careful of your words” (v. 5) “For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises up against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law– a man’s enemies are the members of his own household”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Micah 7[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Micah 6[:]
[:en]The Lord had a case against Israel’s sin which include: ill-gotten treasures, dishonesty scales, false weights, violence, deceitfulness. So He will give them over to ruin and derision. What does God require of us “To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God” (v. 8)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Micah 5[:]
[:en]Israel’s Deliverer, the Lord Jesus Christ will come from Bethlehem to save His people. The birth of Messiah brought hope to Israel but the nation would not receive Him. He gave them up until the day He returns to restore them and there will be peace to the ends of the earth. The Messiah will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Micah 5[:]