[:en]Promises of God to Israel: In the time of my favor,I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you. I will keep you and make you to be a covenant for the people to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances (v. 8) I will set you free. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 49[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 48[:]
[:en]Stubborn Israel – They took oaths in the name of the Lord, invoke the God of Israel, called themselves citizens of the Holy city but not in truth or righteousness (v. 12) Benefits of Paying attention to His commands: (vs. 18-19) Your peace will like a river Your righteousness like the waves of the sea… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 48[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/16/17)[:]
[:en]Material things on earth are temporary. It may be stolen, lost, crashed, sunk, burned, crumbled or flooded. That is why Jesus told a story about a man who accumulated abundant wealth and decided to store up everything for himself. But that night, he lost his life so all his material wealth are tantamount to nothing.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/16/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 4[:]
[:en]Living to please God: (vs. 3-11) Sanctify your body in away that is holy and honorable. Avoid sexual immorality. Do not wrong or take advantage of your brother Live a holy life Love all the brothers Lead a quiet life and mind your own businees Work with your hands and do not depend on anybody… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 47[:]
[:en]The Fall of Babylon: Babylon will go down and sit in the dust (vs. 1). Their nakedness will be exposed and their shame uncovered (v. 3). They will no longer be called Queen of Kingdom (v. 5) because they will lose their children and become widows (v. 9). Disaster, calamity, catastrophe will come upon them… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 47[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 46[:]
[:en]The gods of Babylon versus the true God: The idols made by man cannot move and must be carried. God of Jehovah created man and He is the one carrying people (v. 7a) The idols do not answer nor save anyone from his troubles. God of Jehovah answers our cry (v. 7b) The idols cannot… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 46[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 45[:]
[:en]”I am the Lord, there is no God apart from me” was being repeated six times (v. 5, 6, 14, 18, 21, 22). It emphasized the sovereignty of God, who anointed Cyrus and gave him honor to subdue nations and open the door before Him. (vs. 1-6) No one can question God because He was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 45[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (10/15/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalms 130 Biblical Truth: In ancient Israel, a Levite who was assigned to night watch at the temple must wait for the arrival of morning light. Daybreak was a reminder of God’s faithfulness, blessings and love to His people. It was seen as times of hope and new beginnings, a period of restoration… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (10/15/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/15/17)[:]
[:en]Oswald Chambers served as a YMCA chaplain to British Commonwealth troops during World War 1. He was assigned to a camp at Zeitoun, six miles north of Cairo. The area was like a desert and foreign to the men. But Charles considered that as an opportunity that God engineered. He trusted the Lord with all… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/15/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 2[:]
[:en]Paul’s ministry emphasized his faithfulness to God: He spoke the gospel entrusted by God without impure motives. He did not want to please men but God. (vs. 3-4) – Do you have any personal motive when you preach the gospel? Are you pleasing God or men? He never used flattery or put a mask to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 2[:]