[:en]A TREASURE TO BE SHARED In March 1974, Chinese farmers were diging a well and discovered the buried Terracotta Army. The Terracotta Army had 8000 soldiers, 150 cavalry horses and 130 chariots drawn by 520 horses. The treasure hidden for centuries had become a popular tourist attraction in China. As followers of Christ, we also… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/19/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 11[:]
[:en]BY FAITH (vs. 1-40) Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Here are great men and women commended of their faith: Abel – offered God a better sacrifice than Cain Enoch – was taken away without experiencing death Noah – built an ark to save… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 10[:]
[:en]CHRIST’S SACRIFICE ONCE FOR ALL (vs. 1-18) Christ offered himself once and for all. He wil put His laws in our hearts and write them in our minds. He will no longer remember all our sins and lawlessness. We should respond by giving Him our devotion and service. A CALL TO PERSEVERE (vs. 19-39) Let… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 9[:]
[:en]WORSHIP IN THE EARTHLY TABERNACLE (vs. 1-10) An earthly sanctuary for worship was set up where the lampstand, table and consecrated bread were placed. This was called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, which had the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 9[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 8[:]
[:en]THE HIGH PRIEST OF A NEW COVENANT (vs. 1-13) Under the old Jewish system, priests were chosen only from the tribe of Levi. But Jesus was from the tribe of Judah, who is now sitting at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven. He served in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 8[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 7[:]
[:en]MELCHIZEDEH THE PRIEST (vs. 1-10) Melchizedeh was a priest of God Most High forever because his priesthood had no record of beginning or ending. He was a priest of God in Salem (Jerusalem) long before the nation of Israel and the regular priesthood began. JESUS LIKE MELCHIZEDEH (vs. 11-28) Jesus is the Messiah, a priest… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 7[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/18/19)[:]
[:en]LONG SHADOWS The evangelist Dwight Moody and his musician Ira Sankey had held meetings in the British Isles more than 120 years ago, and their influence still exists until the present generation. Let us emulate the example of Dwight Moody by thinking of ways to cast long shadows of influence for God to people around… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/18/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/17/19)[:]
[:en]FINDING LIFE When calamity comes, when you are in distress, worried, in pain, discouraged, hopeless and in trouble, it seems worthless to continue living. But remember God says: “Because I live, you also will live” (Johnm 14:19) Life can present despairing moments, but Jesus can give us a rich, satisfying and new life. – (Poh… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/17/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 6[:]
[:en]What are the elementary teachings about Christ? These are basic teachings that include the importance of faith, salvation by faith not by work, the meaning of baptisim, spititual gifts, resurrection and eternal life. Christians should understand that Christ is the perfect Priest and the fulfillment of all the Old Testament prophecies. They should not argue… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/16/19)[:]
[:en]THE VALLEY OF BLESSINGS When an invading army was approaching the people of Judah, their king prayed: “If calamity comes … we will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us” (2 Chron. 20:9) God responded: “Go out to face your enemies tomorrow, and the Lord wil be with you” (2… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/16/19)[:]