[:en]Joshua reviewed the history of Israel to remind the people of God’s grace and mercy. He then issued the challenge: “Choose for yourselves this day who you will serve …. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (v. 15) Shechem was a very meaningful place located near Mount Ebal. It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 24[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 23[:]
[:en]Joshua gave a farewell address to his leaders: “Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left.” (v. 6) “Do not associate with these nations that remain among you; do not invoke the names of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 22[:]
[:en]The Reubenites, Gadites and half tribe of Manasseh lived in the land east of Jordan separated from their brethren. So when they left the Israelites at Shiloh in Canaan to return to Gilead, they decided to build an altar as a witness of peace and unity for the descendants. It is also to bear witness… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 22[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 21[:]
[:en]Throughout this chapter, it concluded that God kept his promises. He kept His promise to give land to Israel. He kept His promise enabling them to conquer all their enemies and enjoy their inheritance. He kept His promise and scattered the Levites throughout Israel (Gen. 49:7) and gave them 48 towns (v. 48). “Not one… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Joshua 21[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/29/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 2:1-16 Biblical Truth: Paul warned the Romans that the judgment they have reserved for others should be redirected to themselves. They should be aware of their lifestyle and turn away from a self-seeking path. Personal Application: Seek to glory Christ and obey His commands so that you can experience an abundant life.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/29/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/28/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 1:18-32 Biblical Truth: In Romans, Paul warned about “sin of approval” when he said: “Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them (Rom. 1:32). The true sense of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/28/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/27/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 1:8-17 Biblical Truth: Paul knew that preaching the gospel to the lost needs unity among Christians. He did not establish the church in Rome but he hoped to visit them and be edified by their faith. He wanted to give whatever he could offer and he had been praying for them unceasingly.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/27/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/26/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalms 106 Biblical Truth: During their journey to the Promised land, God had performed many miracles. He parted the Red Sea, supplied manna in the dessert, provided cloud by day and fire by night to lead their way. Instead of being thankful, they rebelled, grumbled, disobeyed, yoked themselves with idols and provoke God’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/26/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/25/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 1:1-7 Biblical Truth: When Paul wrote the epistles, he addressed himself as follows: An apostle of Christ Jesus sent by the will of God …. (1 Cor. 1:1; 2 Cor. 1:1, Eph. 1:1. Col. 1:1) An apostle, sent not from men nor by man but by Jesus Christ and God the Father,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/25/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/29/17)[:]
[:en]Sometimes children do not obey what their parents told them to do. They are defiant and choose not to listen. Sometimes we are also stubborn. We know what we are doing is not pleasing to the Lord but we do it anyway. We are always tempted to do wrong. But God has provided us a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/29/17)[:]