[:en]While the Israelites were in the wilderness, they had a terrifying experience near Mt. Sinai when God descended on the mountain top. They asked Moses to mediate between them and the Almighty and sent back God’s message to them. Today, we have Jesus who serves as our mediator between the holy God and us. He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/14/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/14/17)[:]
[:en]Gospel Light centennial issue (vol. 25) TOC[:]
[:en] Stevenson Q. Yu, editor in chief; Sidney Po and Leonard Psalm Yap, photographers; Stevenson Q. Yu, final layout Stevenson Q. Yu Editorial: Quo Vadis, CGC? 3 God’s Grace: Messages from Church Workers, Leaders and Members 上帝恩典: 教牧領袖心聲信息 Rev. Vicente Sia God’s Abundant Grace 8 Rev. Un Hock Wee God’s Amazing Grace 11 Rev. Albert Ong… Continue reading [:en]Gospel Light centennial issue (vol. 25) TOC[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 13[:]
[:en]Signs of the End Times: 1. Nations will rise against nations and kingdom against kingdom; There will be earthquakes in various places and famines (v. 8) 2. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues (v. 9) 3. The gospel will be preached to all nations (v. 10) 4.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 12[:]
[:en]Jesus commended the Widow’s offering when He said: “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything – all she had to live on” (vs. 43-44) In giving, God does… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 22[:]
[:en]God demanded concern and honesty in handling other peoples’ goods and animals (vs. 1-4). He also made distinction between men and women, animals, seeds and fabrics (vs. 5-12)/ He did not want false accusation against people’s reputation particular in the matter of sexual purity. He gave protection to the helpless in the land (vs. 13-30)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 22[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 21[:]
[:en]Atonement must be made for an unsolved murder to hold people from being guilty of the blood of an innocent man (vs. 1-9) Capture women must not be sold or treated like a slave (v. 14) The first born, even his mother was not loved by his father, had the right to inherit the double… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 21[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 20[:]
[:en]Before going to war, God strengthen them with the courage to face the battle. During the war, they had to obey God’s command to destroy everything. After the war, they had to be vigilant against their enemies. We need God’s strength to fight our spiritual battle. We need to obey and follow God’s instruction while… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 20[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 19[:]
[:en]Three cities of refuge were set to protect the manslayer from the family of the victim who might take vengeance before the trial. (v. 4-7) Moving neighbors boundary stone set by predecessors in the inheritance was forbidden (v. 14) There must be at least 2 or 3 witnesses before a man accused of any crime… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 19[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 18[:]
[:en]The priests had no allotment or inheritance. They should live on the offering made to the Lord by fire. Detestable practices that were forbidden (vs. 10-11) 1. Sacrifices his son or daughters in the fire 2. Practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens or engages in witchcraft 4. Casts spells, or who is a medium or… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 18[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 17[:]
[:en]Laws to observe: Those who worship other gods on the testimony of 2 or 3 witnesses must be put to death (vs. 4-7) The priests who were the Levites were to be the judge. Those who showed contempt must be put be put to death (vs. 9-12) When they asked for a king, they must… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 17[:]