[:en]This is was Jonadab, the forefathers of Recabites commanded them: “Neither you nor your descendants must ever drink wine. Also you must never build houses, sow seed or plant vineyards; you must never have any of these things, build must always live in tents. Then you will live a long time in the land where… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 35[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 34[:]
[:en]King Zedekiah refused to obey Jeremiah and submit to Babylon. As a result, he was captured, bound, blinded and taken to Babylon where he died. The Jews initially freed their slaves in the 7th year during the siege, but they later took their slaves back again. So the Lord declared that those who have violated… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 34[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 33[:]
[:en]God sent Jeremiah to give them message of encouragement in the midst of their suffering in captivity. He promised full restoration with peace, righteousness and joy. Today, people fall into the captivity of sin. We can be His instrument to bring life changing meaning and spiritual health cleaning. Are you willing to be His servant… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 33[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 32[:]
[:en]Babylon was coming to attack the land of Israel. Yet the Lord told Jeremiah to buy a field. Why purchase a property which will be occupied by the enemy? Because God wanted to make him prove that he really believed in His promise of restoration. People may laugh at your faith in Christ. Do not… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 32[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/4/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:24-1:4a Biblical Truth: God made man male and female in His image. God blessed them and told them to be fruitful and increase in number. He gave man the mandate to be the ruler of every living creatures. He provided him with fruits for food. He finished His creation work on the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/4/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/4/17)[:]
[:en]Can animals capable of jealousy? Professor Christine Harris experimented it by asking dog owners to show affection to a stuffed dog in the presence of their dog. She found that 3/4 of the dogs responded with apparent envy. Some tried to get attention of touch or a gentle nudge. Other tried to push between their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/4/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philemon[:]
[:en]Philemon was a leader of the church at Colossae and a friend of Paul. He had a slave, Onesimus, who had stolen money from him and run away to Rome. While he was there, he met Paul and become a Christian. Paul sent him back with this letter to Philemon requesting him to forgive Onesimus… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philemon[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 31[:]
[:en]God promised to gather the scattered Israel and watch over His flock like a shepherd (v. 10). He will bring them back from captivity, refresh the weary, and satisfy the faint (vs. 23-25). He will plant the house of Israel and Judah with offspring of men and animals (v. 27). He will make a new… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 31[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 30[:]
[:en]Because Judah had sinned, God had to correct them in love. And He would not allow their enemies to take advantage of them and go unpunished. After their suffering and tribulation, God would restored their fortunes, rebuild her ruins, and they will have peace and security again. “But I will restore you to health and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 30[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/3/17)[:zh]ho[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:1-23 Biblical truth: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). The universe is created by an all-powerful, eternal and spiritual being. And that creator is God who created all things with wisdom, artistry and order. He created with precise and sequence that produced functional elegant beauty in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/3/17)[:zh]ho[:]