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Sunday, August 19, 2018
Three months of reign and marked forever as a person who did evil in the Lord’s sight (especially succeeded by a king that was known to be pleasing to the Lord). He must have done some terrible thin... [see more]
Three months of reign and marked forever as a person who did evil in the Lord’s sight (especially succeeded by a king that was known to be pleasing to the Lord). He must have done some terrible thin... [see more]
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
When people are in fear and in times of uncertainty, a person of God can help the person (people) to get back to faith and sanity. Note that the beginning of this chapter begins with Hezekiah in grief... [see more]
When people are in fear and in times of uncertainty, a person of God can help the person (people) to get back to faith and sanity. Note that the beginning of this chapter begins with Hezekiah in grief... [see more]
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Warfare is scary. Which report should we hear and believe? Remember, people of Israel was hearing this too, as they had to rely on messages of prophets and priests for guidance in those times. Could w... [see more]
Warfare is scary. Which report should we hear and believe? Remember, people of Israel was hearing this too, as they had to rely on messages of prophets and priests for guidance in those times. Could w... [see more]
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
We can grow when we have people who can see and speak to our lives. Discipleship requires such people.
We can grow when we have people who can see and speak to our lives. Discipleship requires such people.
Saturday, August 4, 2018
This is probably not something she wanted to do. This may be akin to Koreans moving to Japan or North Korea to live there because God told them to. It may sound difficult, but here is the catch: she r... [see more]
This is probably not something she wanted to do. This may be akin to Koreans moving to Japan or North Korea to live there because God told them to. It may sound difficult, but here is the catch: she r... [see more]
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Hearing God and obeying Him as He specifies is important for us who desire to experience and see Him in action. Don’t question so much, and don’t weigh it to the value you place. Do it because you... [see more]
Hearing God and obeying Him as He specifies is important for us who desire to experience and see Him in action. Don’t question so much, and don’t weigh it to the value you place. Do it because you... [see more]
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
God uses what we have to show His glory. We may think that our abilities don't amount to much, or that we don’t have enough resources to affect/influence/help many, but in God's hands, we have more... [see more]
God uses what we have to show His glory. We may think that our abilities don't amount to much, or that we don’t have enough resources to affect/influence/help many, but in God's hands, we have more... [see more]
Friday, July 27, 2018
Seems people who seek the heart of God tend to make peace, even with enemies. Past relationship between North and South Israel is perhaps like that of North and South Korea.
Seems people who seek the heart of God tend to make peace, even with enemies. Past relationship between North and South Israel is perhaps like that of North and South Korea.
Monday, July 23, 2018
The last line makes it hard to accept. How confident can we be when we ask God to respond? This is a special relationship developed over time that enabled Elijah to know clearly that God wanted him ... [see more]
The last line makes it hard to accept. How confident can we be when we ask God to respond? This is a special relationship developed over time that enabled Elijah to know clearly that God wanted him ... [see more]
Sunday, July 22, 2018
This too is very applicable in our lives. As people who have a relationship with God, when God speaks to us, we ought to move quickly without rationalizing and counting costs. Trust that God is good a... [see more]
This too is very applicable in our lives. As people who have a relationship with God, when God speaks to us, we ought to move quickly without rationalizing and counting costs. Trust that God is good a... [see more]
Thursday, July 19, 2018
We will see the following phrase much going forward. Let's try to gauge specifically what people did wrong to be considered “evil in the Lord’s sight.” At least from this chapter, it is because ... [see more]
We will see the following phrase much going forward. Let's try to gauge specifically what people did wrong to be considered “evil in the Lord’s sight.” At least from this chapter, it is because ... [see more]
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Two things bother me about this chapter. We can see this is how Israel came to ruin, and it seems to be because Rehoboam, who had an opportunity to restore the kingdom, listened to not-so-good advice ... [see more]
Two things bother me about this chapter. We can see this is how Israel came to ruin, and it seems to be because Rehoboam, who had an opportunity to restore the kingdom, listened to not-so-good advice ... [see more]
Monday, July 16, 2018
This is such a thought-provoking passage. A person whom God has blessed, a person who knew of God's great love for him has become proud and trusted himself and other gods. This is a failed faith wher... [see more]
This is such a thought-provoking passage. A person whom God has blessed, a person who knew of God's great love for him has become proud and trusted himself and other gods. This is a failed faith wher... [see more]
Sunday, July 15, 2018
It seems even the excellence in food, clothing, and administration can be used to display God's glory. In other words, even the things that we may consider as “optional” can be used for kingdom of... [see more]
It seems even the excellence in food, clothing, and administration can be used to display God's glory. In other words, even the things that we may consider as “optional” can be used for kingdom of... [see more]
Saturday, July 14, 2018
I think this may be one of the biggest coordination of sacrifices, at least as mentioned in Scriptures. As kings, perhaps we too must think bigger. Sacrifices take much manpower to follow specific rit... [see more]
I think this may be one of the biggest coordination of sacrifices, at least as mentioned in Scriptures. As kings, perhaps we too must think bigger. Sacrifices take much manpower to follow specific rit... [see more]
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Ability to think bigger and forming alliances. I read passages like this and wonder if I can ever mobilize such vast number of people and be open to transacting (paying) with large sums of money. Wha... [see more]
Ability to think bigger and forming alliances. I read passages like this and wonder if I can ever mobilize such vast number of people and be open to transacting (paying) with large sums of money. Wha... [see more]
Monday, July 9, 2018
This part is a bit confusing to me. When we think about Solomon, he is known for his positive attributes such as having great wisdom and knowing much and even building a temple for God. Yet, we also k... [see more]
This part is a bit confusing to me. When we think about Solomon, he is known for his positive attributes such as having great wisdom and knowing much and even building a temple for God. Yet, we also k... [see more]
Sunday, July 8, 2018
It is a kingly act to invite others to our homes and feed them, especially as a celebration for what God is doing.
It is a kingly act to invite others to our homes and feed them, especially as a celebration for what God is doing.
Saturday, July 7, 2018
I found this to be somewhat funny especially in light of how we mean it in our days, “be a man!” Then in verse 3 and 4, David explains exactly what this means. Be bold enough to follow God even th... [see more]
I found this to be somewhat funny especially in light of how we mean it in our days, “be a man!” Then in verse 3 and 4, David explains exactly what this means. Be bold enough to follow God even th... [see more]
Friday, July 6, 2018
Trustworthy friends/brothers. Loyalty doesn't change even if they would be bribed.
Trustworthy friends/brothers. Loyalty doesn't change even if they would be bribed.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Our moral centers are not something for which we can blame others. For one, it can give us some assurance that a great king who sought after God’s heart can fail like this. Praise God for He forgiv... [see more]
Our moral centers are not something for which we can blame others. For one, it can give us some assurance that a great king who sought after God’s heart can fail like this. Praise God for He forgiv... [see more]
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
This is a message that speaks to our joked-around ministry of “eating.” I think it is of greatest honor to invite someone to eat with another (especially if the other person may not be in positio... [see more]
This is a message that speaks to our joked-around ministry of “eating.” I think it is of greatest honor to invite someone to eat with another (especially if the other person may not be in positio... [see more]
Friday, June 1, 2018
Being a child of God does not mean absence of problems. It may also mean we have to temporarily be not-who-we-are to adapt. This hurts and may even require alienation from everyone, including friends.... [see more]
Being a child of God does not mean absence of problems. It may also mean we have to temporarily be not-who-we-are to adapt. This hurts and may even require alienation from everyone, including friends.... [see more]
Thursday, May 31, 2018
What I am concerned about here is the development of Saul. It shows that we too can become like this. He started out small, with not much to offer except for perhaps his good looks and height, which w... [see more]
What I am concerned about here is the development of Saul. It shows that we too can become like this. He started out small, with not much to offer except for perhaps his good looks and height, which w... [see more]
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
What could prophecy mean? I think, Saul and his men were given visions and feelings that were compelling that killing David is not the right thing to do. That may be why even though many soldiers incl... [see more]
What could prophecy mean? I think, Saul and his men were given visions and feelings that were compelling that killing David is not the right thing to do. That may be why even though many soldiers incl... [see more]
Monday, May 28, 2018
Our confidence that comes from our relationship, which is built over time as we experience God coming through over and over again, can look like pride and deceit (or other negative characteristics) to... [see more]
Our confidence that comes from our relationship, which is built over time as we experience God coming through over and over again, can look like pride and deceit (or other negative characteristics) to... [see more]
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Role of a servant before becoming a king. Anyone that is called to the marketplace, I often refer to them as kings, or people with a kingly role. Their greatest character, the king’s greatest chara... [see more]
Role of a servant before becoming a king. Anyone that is called to the marketplace, I often refer to them as kings, or people with a kingly role. Their greatest character, the king’s greatest chara... [see more]
Friday, May 25, 2018
Saul turned into a great king who protected his people, took action, and made kingly decisions to strike when necessary. He began as a boy that was hiding several chapters ago who felt he couldn't tak... [see more]
Saul turned into a great king who protected his people, took action, and made kingly decisions to strike when necessary. He began as a boy that was hiding several chapters ago who felt he couldn't tak... [see more]
