[:en]Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Biblical Truth: David was bound by an oath made to the Lord with Jonathan to spare his family from reprisals (Sam. 210:14-17). So he spared Jonathan’s son, Mephiboseth. Personal Application: Keeping promise is a sign of faithfulness. We should keep our vows to God and our words to fellowmen. Prayer: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/16/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/17/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/17/17)[:]
[:en]We do not want unwelcome visitors to enter our house. But there is an unwelcome visitor that often intrudes in our lives and that is suffering. But trials can become the instrument of God to make us more like Christ. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters whenever you face trials of many kinds… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/17/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/17/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/16/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/16/17)[:]
[:en]Charles Ponzi’s name will be forever associated with the financial fraud scheme he invented. In 1920, he began offering investors a 50% return on their money in 45 days and a 100% return in 90 days. Investors poured in money and Ponzi used money from new investors to pay prior investors and fund his lavish… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/16/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/16/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 14[:]
[:en]Jesus was anointed at Bethany in preparation for his burial (vs. 1-9). He had fellowship with his disciples in the Lord’s Supper (vs. 12-26). He warned them about the forthcoming danger and foretold the denial of Peter (vs. 27-31; 66-72). He went to Gethsemane to pray in preparation of his crucifixion and death. Later, he… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 27[:]
[:en]When they entered the land, they were commanded to build an altar of the Lord with fieldstones and write the words of law on the stone. They had to offer burnt offerings as total dedication to God and followed by peace offering as joyful fellowship with God. As they crossed over to Jordan, 6 tribes… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 27[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 26[:]
[:en]The people of Israel had to observe two rituals. 1. First Fruit – when they reaped their first harvest, they had to give the first fruit to God. This is to acknowledge Him as the Redeemer of the nation and to give glory for the blessings he had bestowed on them 2. Tithes – they… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 26[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 25[:]
[:en]As people are made in the image of God, He wants us : 1. to respect and treat each other well 2. to be kind to the animals 3. to be honest in business dealings[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 24[:]
[:en]God gave laws between husbands and wives, so that there will be happiness and holiness at home. He instructed them laws between masters and servants so that masters would not abuse their power and treat their servants harshly. He gave special concerns for the poor and asked the people to meet their needs. He promised… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 23[:]
[:en]People forbidden to enter the Assembly of God are: Any person or descendants born of a forbidden marriage Ammonites who did not provide water and bread while on your way from Egypt Moabites who hired Balaam to curse you. Miscellaneous law on personal hygiene were required because God walked with them in the camp (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/15/17)[:zh]從“光到我的路”的想法 (3/15/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 20 Biblical Truth: When David was in the process of reuniting the kingdom of Israel, Sheba, a Benjamite was trying to keep David from becoming the king over all of Israel.. He was able to sway a large number of followers to become a threat to David. Personal Application: As the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/15/17)[:zh]從“光到我的路”的想法 (3/15/17)[:]