[:en]Epaphras was one of Paul’s converts who ministered the church in Colosse (v. 7)( He told Paul that false teachers in Colosse were introducing false doctrines in the church. Paul wrote this letter to warn the believers and remind them the supremacy of Christ that through Him, we are free from man-made rules of Jewish… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Colossians 1[:]
Category: Read Through The Bible
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 33[:]
[:en]Isaiah saw plunderer coming to conquer the land, traitor betraying the nation (v. 1) and arrogant officers collecting revenues (v. 18) But he was comforted to see a godly remnant that walks righteously and trust the Lord. (vs. 15-16) Fear the Lord, (v. 6) and look upon Him. (v. 20) “For the Lord is our… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 33[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 32[:]
[:en]A righteous king should be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, streams of water in the deserts and the shadow of great rock in a thirsty land. (vs. 1-2) The fools were ungodly and the scoundrels are wicked but the noble man made noble plans and deeds (vs. 3-8) The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 32[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 31[:]
[:en]Judah went to Egypt for help. They trusted in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen. (v. 1) But the Egyptians were only men, not God. (v. 3) The Lord asked them to return to Him (v. 6) because He will be the one to deliver them. (vs. 4-5)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 31[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 30[:]
[:en]When Assyria invaded Judah, the leaders did not turn to God for help. Instead, they went to seek alliance with Egypt. But Egypt was helpless and useless because they brought only shame and disgrace (v. 5) Their high wall collapsed and were broken into pieces like pottery. (v. 14) But the gracious Lord heard and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 30[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 4[:]
[:en]”Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice!” (v. 4) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (vs. 6-7) “Finally,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 3[:]
[:en]”Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord!” (v. 1) “But whatever was to my profit, I now consider loss for the sake of Christ” (v. 7) “I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 2[:]
[:en]”If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-mind, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose” (v. 1-2) “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 1[:]
[:en]Paul wrote this letter when he was in prison at Rome about AD 60. The church of Philippi was a source of joy to Paul. He thank them for their love and helpfulness. Partnership in the Gospel: “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 29[:]
[:en]Ariel (“Lion of God”) is the city of Jerusalem. The city will be besieged by the enemy but the Lord will fight against the nation that attacked the city. They will be like dust and chaff (v. 5) and be defeated Iv. 8) The people could not read the scroll because they did not understand… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 29[:]