[:en]Paul finally reached an island called Malta. The islanders were hospitable. They built a fire and welcomed them. When Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper came out and bit him. When the people saw that nothing had happened to him, they said he was a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 28[:zh]Thoughts fro[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Acts 27[:]
[:en]When Paul boarded a ship to Italy, a hurricane called “Northeater” swept down from the island. Paul urged the people on board the ship to eat and assured them that not one of them will be lost.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 150[:]
[:en]This is the last chapter of the Book of Psalm and the closing song in the Hebrew Hymnal. It summarizes what is praise and worship. Whom to praise? – Praise the Lord (v. 1a) Where to praise Him? – In his sanctuary and in his mighty heavens (v. 1b) Why should we praise him? –… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 150[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 149[:]
[:en]Le us praise the Lord in the a assembly of the saints (v. 1). Let us rejoice in his honor and sing for joy at home and on our beds (v. 5). Let us sing to the Lord in the battlefield (vs. 6-9). Use every opportunity to praise the Lord. Find all the ways… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 149[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 148[:]
[:en]”PRAISE” is the central theme of this psalm. it appears 13 times. Who should praise the Lord? From the Heavens – angels, heavenly host, sun and moon, shinning stars, highest heavens, waters above the skies (vs. 2-6) From the earth – great sea creatures, all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 148[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 147[:]
[:en]Reasons why we have to praise the Lord: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (v. 3) He sustains the humble and casts the wicked to the ground (v. 6) He covers the sky with clouds and supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills (v. 8) He provides… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 147[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 146[:]
[:en]”Blessed is he whose help is God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the seas, and everything in them — the Lord, who remain faithful forever” (v. 5-6″ Who is the God of Jacob? Creator – He is the maker of heaven and earth, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 146[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 145[:]
[:en]How David described the Lord: The Lord is great and worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom (v. 3) The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love (v. 8) The Lord is good to all (v. 9) The Lord is faithful to all his promises (v. 13) The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 145[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 144[:]
[:en]As God trained David’s hands for war and his fingers for battle, David considered God his rock (v. 1), his fortress, stronghold, deliverer and shield (v. 2). He was grateful that God had cared for him. (v. 3) as He parted heavens, touch the mountains, sent forth lightnings, scatter and shoot the enemies and reach… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 144[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 143[:]
[:en]David’s Prayer requests: Hear my prayer and listen for my cry for mercy (v. 1) Answer me quickly O lord (v.. 7) Show me the way I should go (v. 8) Rescue me from my enemies (v. 9) Teach me to do your will (v. 10) Preserve my life and bring me out of trouble… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 143[:]