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Last days

Reading Isaiah 2:1-5, NIV Map: Prophesy:..Lord’s temple will be established…all nations will stream to it; He will teach us his ways; He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many people (vs 4, NIV). Isaiah 2:1-5, GNB[1]This … Continue reading

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The Beatitudes

Reading Matthew 5:1-12, NIV Map on Blessed: 1. poor in spirit-kingdom of heaven (humility in spirit?); 2. mourn-comforted (grief, repentenance?); 3. meek-inherit the earth(humble); 4. hunger and thirst for righteousness-be filled(righteous in the sight of God); merciful (will be shown … Continue reading

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Call to repentance

Reading Isaiah 1:21-31 Map: Paint images of before (faithful city), now (become a harlot); before (was full of justice), now (murderers); loves bribes; do not defend the cause of the fatherless; thoroughly purge away your dross and remove your impurities…restore … Continue reading

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Predestination

Thought: one country, 2 systems like HK; it appears that God had already chosen some but we have a free will to choose God as well. Just like Jesus’disciples and Paul and the thief on the cross (chose Jesus last … Continue reading

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Isaiah’s vision

Reading Isaiah 11-20, NIV Summary: sinful nation, meaningless offerings, punished, offerings and prayers rejected by God, repent of their sins, turn back to God b4 is too late. Map on: ox knows its master; Israel has rebelled against God, do … Continue reading

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Living tips-do good to all people

Reading Galatians 6:1-10 ..caught in a sin..restore him gently; watch yourself..may be tempted; carry each other’s burdens…; thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself (vs 3);..should test his own actions.without comparing..; each one should carry his … Continue reading

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Temptations of Jesus

Reading Matthew 4:1-11 On: Hunger, flesh-turns stones into bread-..live..but on every word that comes from the mouth of God (vs 4) Misuse of power and stupid act-throw yourself down….”It is written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the … Continue reading

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Love poems or poetry

Reading Song of songs 7:1-13 Expression of love Song of Songs 7:1-13, GNB[1]What a wonderful woman you are!  How beautiful are your feet in sandals. The curve of your thighs is like the work of an artist.[2]A bowl is there, … Continue reading

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The Baptism of Jesus

And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” (vs 17, NIV) Reading Matthew 3:1-17, GNB Matthew 3:1-17[1]At that time John the Baptist came to the desert of Judea and … Continue reading

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Freedom in Christ

Reading Galatians 4:21-30; Galatians 5:1-12 The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love (Galatians 5:6, NIV). Galatians 4:21-31, GNB[21]Let me ask those of you who want to be subject to the Law: do you not hear what … Continue reading

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