[:en]Living to please God: (vs. 3-11) Sanctify your body in away that is holy and honorable. Avoid sexual immorality. Do not wrong or take advantage of your brother Live a holy life Love all the brothers Lead a quiet life and mind your own businees Work with your hands and do not depend on anybody… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 4[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 47[:]
[:en]The Fall of Babylon: Babylon will go down and sit in the dust (vs. 1). Their nakedness will be exposed and their shame uncovered (v. 3). They will no longer be called Queen of Kingdom (v. 5) because they will lose their children and become widows (v. 9). Disaster, calamity, catastrophe will come upon them… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 47[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 46[:]
[:en]The gods of Babylon versus the true God: The idols made by man cannot move and must be carried. God of Jehovah created man and He is the one carrying people (v. 7a) The idols do not answer nor save anyone from his troubles. God of Jehovah answers our cry (v. 7b) The idols cannot… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 46[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 45[:]
[:en]”I am the Lord, there is no God apart from me” was being repeated six times (v. 5, 6, 14, 18, 21, 22). It emphasized the sovereignty of God, who anointed Cyrus and gave him honor to subdue nations and open the door before Him. (vs. 1-6) No one can question God because He was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 45[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 2[:]
[:en]Paul’s ministry emphasized his faithfulness to God: He spoke the gospel entrusted by God without impure motives. He did not want to please men but God. (vs. 3-4) – Do you have any personal motive when you preach the gospel? Are you pleasing God or men? He never used flattery or put a mask to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 44[:]
[:en]It is God who made us and formed us in the womb. He will help us and provide our need. (vs. 1-4). He is the first and the last; apart from Him, there is no God (v. 6). Those who made idols will be put to shame and brought down to terror and infamy (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 44[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 43[:]
[:en]Who are you to God? You have been redeemed by God. He summoned you by name. You belong to God. (v. 1) He is with you when you pass through the water and rivers. You will not be burned when you walk through the fire. (v. 2) You are precious and honored in His sight… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 43[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 1[:]
[:en]Introduction: Paul founded the church at Thessalonica in his second missionary journey. He taught them for about 3 weeks but had to leave because of strong opposition. He sent Timothy to oversee the church. Upon receiving report from Timothy about the conditions in Thessalonica, Paul wrote this letter from Corinth to encourage the believers in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 42[:]
[:en]God upheld His servant Jesus Christ to bring justice to the nation (v. 1). He came to this earth to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison, and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness (v. 7) God rescued His servant, Israel by making them return to the land… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 42[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 41[:]
[:en]The Helper of Israel gave these promises as they were preparing to return to their land: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you’; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (v. 10) “For I am… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 41[:]