[: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[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 28[:]
[:en]The people of Ephraim were addicted to drunkenness. (vs. 1-8) They would not listen to instruction because they said they were not children. (vs. 9-10) So God sent foreign lips and strange tongues to speak to them. (vs. 11-12) The prosperity of Ephraim would fade like flowers. (vs. 1, 4) They would be thrown by… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 28[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (10/07/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 20 Biblical Truth: Job’s friend Zophar falsely assumed that Job was evil and a hypocrite. Zophar was correct about the final heritage of the wicked but he was wrong in directing it against Job. Personal Application: Punishment of sinners may not happen in this lifetime. Because of God’s amazing grace and mercy,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (10/07/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/07/17)[:]
[:en]Horses have the largest eyes of all land mammals, yet they have poor eyesight and can see only few colors. They cannot always identify objects on the ground so that they can easily step on something that might harm them. For this reason, they have to be properly trained. Job misunderstood his troubled and thought… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/07/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 6[:]
[:en]Children and Parents: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother which is the first commandment with a promise that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth” (vs. 1-3) Fathers, do not exasperate your children, instead, bring them… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 5[:]
[:en]How to live a Godly life: Be imitators of God (v. 1) Live a life of love (v. 2) Sexual immorality, impurity, greed, obscenity, foolish talk and coarse joking are not allowed (v. 3-4) Impurity and greediness are prohibited (v. 5) Do not be deceived by people with empty words and do not be partners… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 4[:zh]T[:]
[:en]Rules on Christian Living: Live a life worthy of the calling you have received (v. 1) Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love (v. 2) Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (v. 3) Speak the truth in love (v. 15)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 4[:zh]T[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 27[:]
[:en]”In the day”, Israel will be delivered. The nation of Israel will bud and blossom and fill all the earth with fruits. (v. 6) The Israelites will be gathered up one by one. They will come and worship the Lord on the holy mountain in Jerusalem. (v. 12)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 26[:]
[:en]”In that day” reveals the glory of God and His promised kingdom. God had humbled the proud and trampled down the enemies. (vs. 5-6) He had given peace to His people (v. 3, 12) The time of tribulation had ended and His people will praise Him.[:]