[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalm 117 Biblical Truth: Jesus’ sacrificial death had taken down the division among the Jews and Gentiles. Ephesians 3:6 states “This mystery is that through the gospel, the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and shares together in the promise in Christ Jesus” Personal Application: Let us share… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/25/17)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/24/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:13-23 Biblical Truth: In the Bible, it prophesized that Jesus will escape out of Egypt (Hosea 11:1), many children in Bethlehem will die (Jer. 31:15) and Jesus would be called a Nazarene (Mat. 2:23). All prophesies were fulfilled when Joseph performed his parental duty showing that God is sovereign, working His will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/24/17)[:]
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[:en]In Rome, there were popular games of death. The Roman citizens enjoyed seeing Christians being fed to the lions. They also had games of gladiators watching them kill each other. One day, Telemachus, a desert monk came to see the game. He was unable to tolerate the bloodlust of this popular pastime. He cried out… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/25/17)[:]
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[:en]Peter responded to the call of Jesus by jumping down to walk in the water. Although he experienced sinking but he was success because he was not afraid to get out of the boat and try the daring adventure. May of us are reluctant to step out of our comfort zone for fear of failure. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/24/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Nehemiah 13[:zh]Thoughts [:]
[:en]Eliashib, the priest was in charged of the storeroom of the house of God. He provided Tobiah a room in the courts of the house of God formerly used to store grain offerings and incense and temple articles, tithes of grains, new wine and oil. When Nehemiah came back to Jerusalem and knew that Tobiah… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Nehemiah 13[:zh]Thoughts [:]
[:en]Thoughts from Nehemiah 12[:]
[:en]The names of the priests and Levites were recorded. The wall of Jerusalem was dedicated with two large choir giving thanks and singing songs of praise. They offered great sacrifices and contributed the daily portions for the singers, gatekeepers and Levites.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Nehemiah 11[:]
[:en]This chapter listed down the new residents of Jerusalem composed of descendants of Judah, Benjamin, priest, Levites and gatekeepers.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Nehemiah 10[:]
[:en]Nehemiah, the Levites, the leaders of the people and the rest of the people bind themselves with a curse and an oath to follow the Law of God and to obey carefully all the commands regulations and decrees of the Lord (v. 28). Their promises include: Not to intermarry with people around them (v. 30)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Nehemiah 10[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Biblical Truth: When Jesus was born, the wise men from the East searched for Him through the guidance of a bright star. They brought precious gift of gold frankincense and myrrh and when they found Him, they worshiped Him. Personal Application: We often celebrate Christmas with gifts, foods, decorations and festivals. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/23/17)[:]
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[:en]In Genesis 3:15 God spoke of the offspring who would wage war with the serpent’s offspring. That offspring is Jesus Himself who rescued us from the curse of death (Gal. 3:16) The world may be in turmoil. We may be in the midst of life’s pain and aggravation. But the beauty of His creation reminds… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/23/17)[:]