by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Malachi 2:10-16 The third round of debate between God and the people of Israel is found in Malachi 2:10-16. in this debate, Good mentions the word “unfaithful” several times. The NIV translation uses the phrase “breaking faith.” This term does not refer to their religious faith, but fidelity in marriage, that is, they were breaking faith in their marriage. God wanted the Israelites to renew their marriage covenant. in these seven verses, God rebuked Israel for two forms of sin, and gave them advice. 1. God Rebuked Israel’s Two Sins (10-14) a. Breaking Faith and Forsaking Righteousness b. Hypocrisy 2. God’s Advice for Israel (15-16) a.Godly Offspring b. Seek to Please God — First: God hates […]
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by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Prayer is a very vast topic. There are at least seven Greek words related to prayer, which can be translated into different meanings. Why are there so many different terms for prayer? These words do not refer to different types of prayer, but to the different aspects of prayer. 1. Proseuchee – Prayer 2. Eucharistia – Thanksgiving 3. Aiteema – Petition 4. Deesis – Request 5. Hiketeeria – Petitions, Cries 6. Euche – Wish, Vows 7. Proseuchomai Adialeipo – Pray Continuously
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By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Malachi means my messenger. God used his messenger to speak to the people. The book of Malachi is very unique, because it is written in the form of a debate between God and the Israelites. In Malachi, the Hebrew word “Maw” appeared seven times – this means “in anything?” We can use this word to divide the debate into parts. Today, let us study the first round of the debate: “How have you loved us?” This is the Renewal of Faith (1) – Renewal in the matters pertaining to loving God. God told them, “I have loved you.” But they replied, “How have you loved us?” We often question God’s love in two circumstances: 1. In […]
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By Ptr. Samson Uytanlet Philippians 2 Paul exhorts the church in Philippi to stand firm, and explains what it means to do so. v1. If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, v2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. v3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. v4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
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