[:en]Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. The soldiers put a crown of thorn in his head. They clothed him in a purple robe and said: “Hail King of the Jews” and struck him in the face (vs. 1-3). Pilate tried to set Jesus free but the Jews kept shouting: “If you let this man… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from John 19[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from John 18[:]
[:en]When Jesus had finished praying, he left with his disciples and stayed at an olive grove. Judas with a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. They carried torches, lanterns and weapons in search of Jesus. Jesus came out and said it is he whom they are searching for. He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from John 18[:]
[:en]Thoughts from John 17[:]
[:en]Before Jesus was arrested, he prayed for Himself, for His disciples and and for All believers: For Himself: Glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world (v. 5) For His Disciples: Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name – the name you gave me –… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from John 17[:]
[:en]Thoughts from John 16[:]
[:en]”But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come” (v. 13) “In that day, you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from John 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from John 15[:]
[:en]”I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off very branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prones so that it will be even more fruitful” (vs. 1-2) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from John 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from John 14[:]
[:en]”I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (v. 6) “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it” (v. 14) “If you love me, you will obey what I command” (v. 15) “And I will ask the Father,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from John 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/18/17)[:]
[:en]During Moses’ time, God told His people to create tassels containing come strands of blue thread and attached them to the four corners of their top garments, (Num. 15:38) The purpose of the tassels was for them to look at it and remember to obey all the commandments of the Lord. Apostle Paul in the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/18/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/18/17)[:]
[:en]The finest hour of Apostle Peter was when he proclaimed “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (John 6:69) But when Jesus was arrested, he denied Him 3 times. Upon realizing his failure, Peter went out to wept bitterly. Jesus forgave Peter’s failure and used him to preach and lead many to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/18/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from John 13[:]
[:en]”No servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him” (v. 16) “Whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me” (v. 20) “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from John 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Nehemiah 9[:]
[:en]The Israelites gathered together, fasting and warning sack cloths. They related their history and mentioned about all the wonderful things that God had done for them and all the sins they and their forefathers had committed. They stood and confessed their sins and made a binding agreement putting in writing with signature of their leaders,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Nehemiah 9[:]