[:en]Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus: Controlled by Satan, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus with 30 pieces of silver. He was with Jesus during the Last Supper. Later, he led the crowd to arrest Jesus with a kiss. The Last Supper: “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me” (v. 19) “This… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 22[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 13[:zh]Thoughts[:]
[:en]The anonymous prophet spoke to Jeroboam without fear and he did not succumb to his bribes nor invitation. However, he later listened to the lies of the old prophet and ended up eating and drinking with an enemy. Later he was killed by a lion on his way home because he did not obey what… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 13[:zh]Thoughts[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 12[:]
[:en]When Rehoboam became king of Israel, the people came to him and petitioned for reduction of harsh labor and heavy yoke. Rehoboam had 2 sets of advisers: One group of elders who had served his father advised him to give them a favorable answer so that the people will serve him and always be his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 21[:]
[:en]The Widow’s Offering “This poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on” (vs. 3-4) Signs of the End of the Age “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 21[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/02/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 9:1-6 Biblical Truth: In Isaiah 55:11, it is written: “So is my Word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it”. So when you have tried to share the Gospel to someone… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/02/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/02/17)[:]
[:en]Samuel was a great prophet who had two sons, Joel and Abijah. But unlike their father, they were corrupt and “turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice (1 Samuel 8:3). Years later, Heman, the son of Joel and the grandson of Samuel along with Asaph, served the Lord by singing joyful… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/02/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 11[:]
[:en]Solomon was successful in making treaties with the gentiles. He intermarried with foreign women and had 700 wives and 300 concubines. As a result, He was ultimately controlled by the gods of their nations. He also worship Ashtoreth, the goddess of Sidonians, Chemosh, the god of Moabites and Moleach the god of Ammonites. (v. 33). … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 10[:]
[:en]The fame of Solomon had reached all the neighboring countries. The Queen of Sheba came to visit him and was impressed about his wisdom and overwhelmed with the palace she saw. She gave King Solomon 120 talents of gold, large quantities of spies and precious stones. She also entered trade agreements with him. King Solomon’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 9[:]
[:en]The Lord appeared to Solomon a second time. He promised to establish His royal throne over Israel forever if Solomon would walk before God in integrity of heart and uprightness (vs. 2-3). He also admonished him not to worship or serve other gods.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 8[:]
[:en]Solomon had the ark of the Lord’s covenant brought from Zion to the City of David and placed it in the inner sanctuary of the temple. (vs. 1, 6). Then the cloud covered the temple and His glory filled His temple. Solomon offered a prayer of dedication and supplication. He exhorted the people to commit… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 8[:]