[:en]Scripture Reading: Genesis 10 Biblical Truth: Genesis 10 described the origin of nations in the world trading their roots to the 3 sons of Noah. Ham, the youngest son (30 nations – Africa), Japheth, the eldest (14 nations – Europe) and Shem, second son (26 nations – Asia). Linguistics, archaeology, genetics and recently the findings… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/16/17)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/16/17)[:]
[:en]April 25, 2015 marked the 100th commemoration of ANZAC Day. It was celebrated each year by both Australian and New Zealand to honor the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought together during World War 1. Soldiers from both countries united together to engage in the struggle of war. Paul… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/16/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/15/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Genesis 9:18-29 Biblical Truth: When Noah got drunk, he lad uncovered inside his tent. Ham saw his father nakedness and told his 2 brother outside. But Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid in across their shoulders, then they walked in backward and covered their father’s nakedness. Ham had committed the sin… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/15/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/15/17)[:]
[:en]In a world full of trouble, struggle and woes, we used to complain and forget to give thanks. However, Psalms 100 exhorts God’s people to be glad, joyful and thankful. Philippians 4:4 says: Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, Rejoice!”. Do not let the brutality of the world take away your… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/15/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 5[:]
[:en]Jeremiah listed down all their sufferings to the Lord. And he prayed to God: “Why do you always forget us? Why do you forsake us so long? Restore to us to yourself, O Lord, that we may return; renew our days as of old” (vs. 20-21) No matter what kind of trials you are facing… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 4[:]
[:en]The people had been like gold and sacred gems before but now became worthless as pots of clay (v. 2) They enjoyed delicious and luxuries before but now laid on ash heap (v. 5) All these happened because of their sins (v. 13) The Lord has scattered them. He no longer watched over them (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 3[:]
[:en]”Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (vs. 22-23) “I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion, therefore I will wait for him” (v. 24) “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 2[:]
[:en]According to Jeremiah, it was God who was the enemy of Israel. He used Babylon as His instrument to destroy the walls, the temples and the people. “The Lord has done what he planed; he has fulfilled His word which He decreed long ago. He has overthrown you without pity and let the enemy gloat… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Lamentations 1[:]
[:en]Jeremiah lamented about Jerusalem. Before, she was a queen among the provinces but now she had become a slave (v. 1) All her splendor had departed, and her enemies laughed at her destruction (v. 6) Her friends betrayed her and became her enemies (v. 2) There was no one to comfort her (vs. 9, 21)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 52[:]
[:en]Zedekiah was 21 years old when he became king and he reigned in Jerusalem for 11 years. He rebelled against the king of Babylon so King Nebuchadnezzar marched against Jerusalem and kept the city under siege. King Zedekiah was captured, his eyes taken out and bound with bronze shackles. He was taken to Babylon in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 52[:]