[:en]The Spirit came at the day of Pentecost. Peter addressed the crowd and many accepted his message of repentance. There were 3000 who were baptized and added to their number. The believers had fellowship with each other to the breaking of bread and to prayer and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by apostles.[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Acts 1[:]
[:en]After Jesus was taken up to heaven, the disciples wanted someone to replace Judas. They proposed 2 men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. They prayed and cast lots and the lot fell to Matthias, so he was added to the eleven apostles.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 10[:]
[:en]Mordecai had been promoted second rank to King Xerxes. He was preeminent among the Jews and they held him in high esteem because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews. Have you spoken up for the welfare of others? Do you care for the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Esther 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 9[:]
[:en]The Jews were able to protect themselves and kill their enemies on the 13th day of the Adar. They set aside this day for special remembrance and celebration. The Feast of Purim was a day of gladness and feasting and to be remembered and observed by the Jews in every generation. Do you remember the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Esther 9[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 8[:]
[:en]Since the king could not revoke his edict, he issued another edict giving the Jews the right to arm and protect themselves and gave them 9 months to get ready. The written order was issued and made known to the people of every nationality by the couriers. God cannot revoke his law to allow sin… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Esther 8[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 7[:]
[:en]While the King and Haman were dining with Queen Esther, the King again asked her what is her petition. She answered: “If I have found favor with you, O King, and if it pleases your majesty, grant me my life. This is my petition. And spare my people – this is my request. for I… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Esther 7[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 6[:]
[:en]God kept the king awake and led the reader to the record about Mordecai. When Haman entered, the king asked him. “What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?” (v. 6). Thinking that it was him to be honored, he suggested: “For the man the king delights to honor, have them… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Esther 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 5[:]
[:en]Esther was accepted by the king and he promised to grant whatever she requested. Esther used her wisdom and requested the King and Haman to come to the banquet she will be preparing for them tomorrow.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 4[:]
[:en]Mordecai persuaded Esther to help. At first, she was hesitant to see the king but Mordecai sent here these words: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Esther 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 3[:]
[:en]Haman was elevated to a seat of honor higher than all the other nobles. All the royal officials at the king’s gate knelt down and paid honor to him except Mordecai. So having learned that Modecai was a Jew, he enticed the king to issue a decree to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Esther 3[:]