[:en]The people of Israel listened to the false prophets and put their confidence on the temple (v. 4) and the sacrifices (v. 21). But the temple and sacrifices can not please God apart from sincere devotion to the Lord. They depended on false religion (vs. 30-31) and followed the stubborn inclination of the evil hearts.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 7[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 6[:]
[:en]The prophet warned the people about the coming desolation and terrible destruction but they would not listen (vs. 1-10) The prophets and priests practise deceit (v. 13). They gave wrong diagnosis and false remedy (v. 14). The Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths; ask where the good way… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 5[:]
[:en]Jeremiah could not find any righteous man among the great men who were spiritual leaders in the city. The spiritual leaders were blind to see the sword and famine coming (v. 12) “A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land. The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority and my… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (10/25/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 36 Biblical Truth: Elihu was speaking “in God’s behalf”. He was insensitive to Job, who was experiencing anguish. He talked too much and was never short of an answer. Personal Application: For those who are going through deep waters, attentive silence and listening are the keys to their comfort. Let us guard… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (10/25/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/25/17)[:]
[:en]When serving the Lord, we need to have a Christ-first attitude. Jesus who is “above all” (John 3:31) must become greater; I must become less (v. 30) If no one recognizes or appreciates us, we must not be discouraged because Christ is the focus of our service. He should be the center of our thoughts,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/25/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Timothy 4[:]
[:en]Teachings of Paul to Timothy: Everything that God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer (vs. 4-5) Bring up in the truths of the faith and of the good teachings that you have followed (v. 6)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Timothy 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 4[:]
[:en]Several images were portrayed in this chapter to describe what it is like to return to the Lord. Breaking up unplowed ground (v.. 3) Circumcising your heart to the Lord (v. 4) Sounding the trumpet and joining the army (vs. 5-6) Washing the evil from your heart )(v. 14) [:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 3[:]
[:en]Israel was called “faithless” while Judah was called “unfaithful”. “Faithless Israel is more righteous than unfaithful Judah” (v. 11) The Lord told Jeremiah to tell Israel that He will be merciful if they will acknowledge their guilt and turn back to Him. Judah became unfaithful when they backslided and worshiped idols. Backsliding means disloyalty or… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (10/24/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 35 Biblical Truth: “If you sin, how does that affect Him? If your sins are many, what does that do to Him? (Job 35:6) God is vulnerable in the face of our behavior. Our sins grieve and hurt Him as He is passionately engaged in bringing us to our sense, restoring our… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (10/24/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/24/17)[:]
[:en]When Moses killed an Egyptian who harmed a fellow Hebrew, he fled for his life to the distant land of the Midianites. (Exo. 2:11-22) It was during this period when Moses entered into a period of dormancy. But God protected and prepared him for the biggest assignment of his life. (Exo. 3:10) You may have… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/24/17)[:]