[:en]Horses have the largest eyes of all land mammals, yet they have poor eyesight and can see only few colors. They cannot always identify objects on the ground so that they can easily step on something that might harm them. For this reason, they have to be properly trained. Job misunderstood his troubled and thought… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/07/17)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 6[:]
[:en]Children and Parents: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother which is the first commandment with a promise that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth” (vs. 1-3) Fathers, do not exasperate your children, instead, bring them… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 5[:]
[:en]How to live a Godly life: Be imitators of God (v. 1) Live a life of love (v. 2) Sexual immorality, impurity, greed, obscenity, foolish talk and coarse joking are not allowed (v. 3-4) Impurity and greediness are prohibited (v. 5) Do not be deceived by people with empty words and do not be partners… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 4[:zh]T[:]
[:en]Rules on Christian Living: Live a life worthy of the calling you have received (v. 1) Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love (v. 2) Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (v. 3) Speak the truth in love (v. 15)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 4[:zh]T[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 27[:]
[:en]”In the day”, Israel will be delivered. The nation of Israel will bud and blossom and fill all the earth with fruits. (v. 6) The Israelites will be gathered up one by one. They will come and worship the Lord on the holy mountain in Jerusalem. (v. 12)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 26[:]
[:en]”In that day” reveals the glory of God and His promised kingdom. God had humbled the proud and trampled down the enemies. (vs. 5-6) He had given peace to His people (v. 3, 12) The time of tribulation had ended and His people will praise Him.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 25[:]
[:en]Isaiah praised God for His perfect faithfulness and marvelous deeds. (v. 1) He praised Him for being a refuge for the poor and needy. (v. 4) He praised him for bring down the proud (v. 11) and restored his nation with banquets. (vs. 6-8) “Surely this is our God; we trusted in Him, and he… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 25[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 24[:]
[:en]The Lord is going to lay waste and devastation to the earth. The earth is defiled by people who disobey God’s laws. When judgment comes, all the inhabitants will suffer. Feasts become funeral. (vs. 7-13) Those who fled will fall. (vs. 17-18) Those in power will be bound and shut up in prison and punished.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 23[:]
[:en]Tyre and Sidon were Phoenician cities with shipping and trading as their business. They were prosperous with great economy. But Isaiah warned of its destruction in order to bring low the pride of all their glory and to humble all who are renowned in the earth (v. 9) The Assyrians conquered them and put them… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 22[:]
[:en]Assyria was about to attack Jerusalem. But Shebna, who is in charge of the palace was using his office for personal gain. Judgment came to him and he was deposed and ousted from his office (vs. 15-16). Eliakim, the servant of God was a good leader. God rewarded him with authority and honor and gave… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 22[:]