[:en]Successors of Rehoboam: (King of Judah) Abijah – son of Rehoboam – reigned in Jerusalem for 3 years – did evil in the eyes of the Lord Asa – son of Abijah -o reigned in Jerussalem for 41 years – was right in the eyes of God. Successsors of Jeroboam: (King of Israel) Nadab –… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 15-16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 14[:]
[:en]Jeroboam: Abijah, the son of Jeroboam became ill. Although Jeroboam also worshiped other false gods, he did not consult them. Instead he chose to consult the Lord’s prophet Ahijah. However, he did not go to him personally because for fear of identifying himself publicly with the true worship of Jehovah. Instead, he instructed his wife… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/04/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 9:19-29 Biblical Truth: Our Lord is a Sovereign God. He is the potter and we are the clay. “Does the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some potting for noble purpose and some for common use? (v. 21) Personal Application: Therefore, we do not have… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/04/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/03/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Romans 9:6b-18 Biblical Truth: The parable of the Unmerciful Servant was an illustration of God’s mercy. The master wanted to collect the debt from his servant but the servant begged for mercy. The master generously cancelled his debts and let him go free. But that servant refused to forgive the debt of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (5/03/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/04/17)[:]
[:en]In the Scripture, the believers are described as both the bride of Christ and the temple in which God lives. He is preparing the bride, planning a wedding that will include all of God’s family and building a new home for His permanent dwelling place. We have to cooperate with Him by living a holy… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/04/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/03/17)[:]
[:en]In today’s society, everyone aims to be “somebody”. We want high-paying job, best position, good reputation, top leadership and great health condition. Whatever we are in, we must learn from our Savior to be humble. We should emulate an attitude of servanthood, willing to help and serve.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 22[:]
[:en]Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus: Controlled by Satan, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus with 30 pieces of silver. He was with Jesus during the Last Supper. Later, he led the crowd to arrest Jesus with a kiss. The Last Supper: “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me” (v. 19) “This… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 22[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 13[:zh]Thoughts[:]
[:en]The anonymous prophet spoke to Jeroboam without fear and he did not succumb to his bribes nor invitation. However, he later listened to the lies of the old prophet and ended up eating and drinking with an enemy. Later he was killed by a lion on his way home because he did not obey what… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 13[:zh]Thoughts[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 12[:]
[:en]When Rehoboam became king of Israel, the people came to him and petitioned for reduction of harsh labor and heavy yoke. Rehoboam had 2 sets of advisers: One group of elders who had served his father advised him to give them a favorable answer so that the people will serve him and always be his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Kings 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 21[:]
[:en]The Widow’s Offering “This poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on” (vs. 3-4) Signs of the End of the Age “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 21[:]