[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 42 Biblical Truth: when God finally pronounced His verdict, it was beyond Job’s expectation (v. 3) and a shock for his 3 friends who were theological behaviorism experts (vs. 8-9) Job’s overwhelming encounter with the Lord had engaged new depths of his being (v. 5). He had been transformed. (v. 6) Personal… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (11/02/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/02/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture warns us not to be wise in our own eyes. (Prov. 3:7; Isa. 5:21) Proverbs 19:20 says: “Listen to advice and accept instruction and in the end you will be wise”. Sometimes, the wisdom of God can be reflected by a discerning friend. God can use others to teach us more of His wisdom. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/02/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Titus 2[:]
[:en]Teachings to Various Groups: Older men – Be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. (v. 2) Older women – Be reverent in the way you live. Do not be slanderers or addicted to much wine. Teach what is good. (v. 3) Young women – Love your husbands… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Titus 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Titus 1[:]
[:en]Titus was a Greek who traveled with Paul in some of his missionary journeys and helped him in his ministry. He was the leader of the church in Crete. Paul taught Titus how to be a good leader of the church and gave instruction on how to teach the people the truth of God. Qualifications… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Titus 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Timothy 4[:]
[:en]Final message of Paul to Timothy: Preach the word, be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage — with great patience and careful instruction. (v. 2) Keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. (v. 5) Paul farewell… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Timothy 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 26[:]
[:en]The Lord commissioned Jeremiah to tell the people to reform their ways and listen to His words. If they will not listen, their city will become like Shiloh, an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth. But as soon as Jeremiah finished delivering God’s message, the priests, prophets and all the people… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 26[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 25[:]
[:en]Because the people did not listen nor pay attention to His word, God will summon Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon to destroy them. They will become an object of horror and scorn and an everlasting ruin. Joy and gladness will banish from them and the whole country will become a desolate wasteland. They will serve the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 25[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 24[:]
[:en]God showed Jeremiah two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the Lord. One basket has very good figs while the other basket has very poor figs. The good figs represent the good exiles from Judah sent to Babylon. God will watch over them and bring them back. They will be given… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 23[:]
[:en]Shepherds are supposed to care for the sheep. But the shepherds in Judah were liars, adulterers, and oppressors. They led people astray and strengthen the hands of the evildoers. (vs. 9-14) The false prophets invented their visions and dreams and passed them off as oracles from God. (vs. 25-28) But one day, God will gather… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 22[:]
[:en]There were four evil kings mentioned in this chapter: 1. Zedekiah (vs. 1-9) – He did not do what was just and right as what David ruled. God will make him like a desert with town destroyed and inhabited. 2. Shallum – (vs. 10-17) – He was unrighteous and unjust making his countrymen work for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Jeremiah 22[:]