[:en]Again Ephraim blamed Jephthah for not inviting them to fight against the Ammonites. They said: “Why did you go to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We’re going to burn down your house over your head” (v. 1). Jephthah was not as patient and tactful as Gideon. He called his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Judges 12[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Judges 11[:]
[:en]Jephthah’s father was Gilead and his mother was a prostitute. Gilead’s wife also bore sons and when they were grown up, they drove Jephthah away. Jephthah fled with a group of adventurers and settled in the land of Tob (vs. 1-3). Sometime later when the Ammonites made war with Israel, the elders of Gilead went… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Judges 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/31/17)[:zh] [:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 3:1-8 Biblical Truth: Paul had a message to his fellow Jews about their false faith in God and failure to live up to the covenant with God. Despite of that, God still continued to stay true to His promise of salvation and remained steadfast in spite of his people’s sinfulness. Personal Application: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/31/17)[:zh] [:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/31/17)[:]
[:en]On August 4, 1991, the MTS OCEANOS cruise ship encountered a terrible storm. The ship captain and his officers decided to abandon ship without notifying the passengers. A passenger, who was a British musician, Moss Hills knew something was wrong. He sent out a Mayday signal to the South African coast guard. Then together with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/31/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 20[:]
[:en]”Cities of Refuge” were created so that anyone who killed a person accidentally or unintentionally might flee from the avenger of blood and found protection. He was to stay there until he stood trial before the assembly and until the death of the high priest who was serving at that time (v. 6). Jesus Christ… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 20[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 5[:]
[:en]The Ministries of Jesus: Calling of the First Disciples: “Don’t be afraid, from now on, you will catch men” (v. 10) Healing of the Man with Leprosy: “I am willing, be clean” (v. 13) Healing a Paralytic: “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home” (v. 24) Calling of Levi:” “Follow me”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 4[:]
[:en]After fasting for 40 days in the desert, the devil came to tempt Jesus three times: First temptation – Devil: “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread” (v. 3) . Jesus’ reply: “It is written, man does not live by bread alone” (v. 4) Second temptation – Devil: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Judges 10[:]
[:en]Tola led Israel for 23 years while Jair led Israel for 22 years. These 2 judges served by administering the internal problem of the nation. When the Israelites forsook the Lord and served others gods, the Lord let the Philistines and the Ammorites ruled over them for 18 years. When they cried out to the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Judges 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Judges 9[:]
[:en]Abimelech killed his 70 brothers and declared himself king of Israel. But he was killed by a woman who dropped an upper millstone on his head and cracked his skull (v. 53) *Sin will always find you out*[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Judges 8[:]
[:en]The Ephramites were able to kill two Midianite leaders, Oreb and Zeeb. But they blamed Gideon for excluding them from fighting against the Midian during the selection process. Gideon tactfully gave them a humbling answer that healed their wounds and prevented division. Gideon pursued the two kings of Midian, Zeban and Zalmunna and personally killed… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Judges 8[:]