God’s Heart, My Heart
By Ptr. Mike Cariño Micah 6:8. He has shown you, o mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
Renewal of Faith (4): Renewal of Faith in God
By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Malachi 2:17-3:6 is the fourth round of debate between God and Israel. They wearied God with their words, yet they asked, “How have we wearied Him?” So God showed them how their words wearied Him. Behind the litany of problems enumerated lay a far more serious problem: God’s people had lost their faith in God. In this debate, God wants Israel to renew their faith in Him. Hebrews 11:6 says: “And without Faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” A person without faith in God cannot please God; he who doubts must not expect to receive […]
Renewal of Faith (3) – Renewal in the Marriage Covenant
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 […]
Aspects of Prayer
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