[:en]John wanted to proclaim the Word of life which is eternal life, so that we may have fellowship with the Father and Son Jesus Christ. (vs. 1-4) Since God is light, in Him there is no darkness at all. Therefore, we must walk in the light so that we can have fellowship with Him and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 John 1[:]
Category: Read Through The Bible
[:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 48[:]
[:en]The twelve tribes of Israel – Dan, Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, Reuben, Judah, Benjamin,, Issachar Zebulun. God will be the giver of land to allot them as an inheritance. Other portions include sanctuary, sacred portion for the priest, Levites, common use of the city for home and for pasture and for prince. The gates of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 48[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 47[:]
[:en]As Ezekiel was at the back of the river, he saw flowing waters which stands for the heavenly and life-giving power of the HolyS pirit of God. God also set boundary for him and to divide the land for an inheritance among the 12 tribes of Israel with two portions for Joseph.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 46[:]
[:en]The priests will worship at the threshold of the gate and they would went out at the opposite gate. The people were to worship in the presence of the Lord at the entrance to the gates (v. 2-3). Today, we can enter into the presence of the Lord (Heb. 10:10-25) but we should not return… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 46[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 44[:]
[:en]God gave Ezekiel instructions concerning the Levites and priests and the manner of worship He wanted. The priests must teach the people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to distinguish between unclean and the clean (v. 23) They were to serve as judges in any dispute according to His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 44[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 45 [:]
[:en]Land will be divided for sanctuary, for the Levites, for the city and for the prince., Rules on offerings and holy days were set. among the offerings were: burnt offering, grain offering, drink offering, sin offering and fellowship offering.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 43[:]
[:en]The Glory of the God of Israel coming from the east returned to the temple. They were to keep it holy. Specification of the altar, regulations for sacrificing burnt offerings and sprinkling of blood were also given.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ezekiel 41 – 42[:]
[:en]A detailed description of the temple and room for the priests was given in Chapter 41 and 42. Today, the bodies of God’s people are His temple. God has a plan for His peopled individually and His church collectively. We are to be a holy temple radiating the glory of God.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/4/17)[:]
[:en]Current events of criminal acts are beyond our control. Yet it often troubles us and rid us of peace. David gave us a better way on how to manage negative news in our world. He said: “Do not fret because of those who are evil” (Ps. 37:1). but trust in the Lord and wait patiently… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/4/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Peter 3[:]
[:en]”But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Peter 3[:]