By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Acts 17:1-15 Acts chapter 17 records that after Paul left Philippi, he went to preach the gospel in three different places, that is: Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens. in these three places, the people responded to God’s word in three different ways. In Thessalonica, some were persuaded (v.4) to accept the word of God. In Berea, the people received the message with eagerness (v.11), they offered God’s word. In Athens, they ridiculed the word of God, they despised the word of God. Let us study some spiritual lessons from Thessalonica and Berea. 1. In Thessalonica, they were persuaded to accept the word of God v.1-9 在帖撒羅尼迦-被說服接受了神的道 a. Debate 辯論 b. Explain 講解 c. Expound 陳明 d. Preach […]
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By Ptr. Joselito Chua Hebrews 10:24-25 24. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25. Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 1. The Enemies of Authentic Community 正宗群體的敵人 A. Individualism 個人主義 B. Isolationism 孤立主義 C. Indifference 漠不關心 2. The Elements of Authentic Community 正宗群體的元素 A. Exhorting one another 彼此勸勉 v.24 Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works B. Engaging with one another 彼此合作 v.25 Not neglecting to meet together C. Encouraging each other 互相鼓勵 v.25 but encouraging one another, and all the […]
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By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Proverbs 23:22-25 You only have one mother who carried you in her womb for forty weeks. The Chinese refer to this period as “ten months in the womb.” There is a bond of life between you and her. You will never have another mother who gave you life and whose life is related in that way to you. When our parents leave this world, we must remember them; more importantly, while our parents are alive, we must seize the opportunity to honor them. Proverbs 23:22-25 teaches us how to honor our parents. 1. Listen to your parents v.22 2. Respect your parents v.23 3. Seek to please your parents. v24-25
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