2 Peter 3:8-18
Do not forget this, "With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day". The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to repentance.
The day of the Lord will come like a thief. The elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.
You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. As you wait eagerly for the day of God to come.
Since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation.
Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Why?
If God's delays it is out of mercy, not weakness.
There is no difference of opinion between Peter and our dear brother Paul: both speak of these matters in the same way.
Of cause, says Peter, we all find some of Paul's teaching a bit hard to understand.
The certainty that Jesus will come, that it could happen any day, is the strongest possible incentive to Christian living. The writer's closing instruction is to be ready:'Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."
Be ready to grow in the grace: God's mercy and honor and his power
grow in knowledge of our God and Jesus Christ: Really know him.
All of these need make every effort to do.
How?
Be prepare, get ready that the Lord may come tomorrow, do I have made every effort for his coming?
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
God's word is turth
2 Peter 3:1-7
Write these two letters are to stimulate you to wholesome thinking.
1) recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through the apostles.
2) must understand that in the last days scoffers will come. They deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water.
By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
There is a neat parallelism in these three verses 5-7:
By his word and by means of water God created the world.
By his word and by means of water, he destroyed it.
By the same word and by means of time he will destroy it in future judgment.
Why?
Years have passed and still Christ's expected return has no happened. The created world runs on as it always has done.
The created world runs on as it always has done. what then of God's promise? There are always people ready to scoff. But God's word, spoken through the Prophets and apostles, will prove dependable. His word commands such power, it brought our whole world into being.
Peter's warning and reminder are true, There are many scoff in this world, They refuse to believe the world was created by the Lord. They say 'where is these coming he promised?'
How?
God was and is until now so His word is truth in the future also.
Write these two letters are to stimulate you to wholesome thinking.
1) recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through the apostles.
2) must understand that in the last days scoffers will come. They deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water.
By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
There is a neat parallelism in these three verses 5-7:
By his word and by means of water God created the world.
By his word and by means of water, he destroyed it.
By the same word and by means of time he will destroy it in future judgment.
Why?
Years have passed and still Christ's expected return has no happened. The created world runs on as it always has done.
The created world runs on as it always has done. what then of God's promise? There are always people ready to scoff. But God's word, spoken through the Prophets and apostles, will prove dependable. His word commands such power, it brought our whole world into being.
Peter's warning and reminder are true, There are many scoff in this world, They refuse to believe the world was created by the Lord. They say 'where is these coming he promised?'
How?
God was and is until now so His word is truth in the future also.
Monday, December 29, 2014
The way of Balaam: the way of compromise with greed
2 Peter 2:13-22
Suffering wrong as he wage for their wrongdoing.
They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions, while they feast with you.
For whatever overcome a person, to that he is enslaved.
After they have escaped the defilement of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
These false teachers were once orthodox正統 Christians. Now their state is worse than before they knew anything of Christ.
Waterless spring: can't provide water for thirsty people
The way of Balaam: the way of compromise with greed.
The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire. : He still is a dog, does not change his heart to a man.
Why?
How the wicked men doing and their consequences will be.
Overcame by evil will be slave of sin, but God overcomes us will be servant of the Lord.
The way of Balaam is a way of compromise with many things does not follow the way of righteousness. Men usually like to compromise with others to resolve the problem but be aware of the right direction.
How?
Examine my heart deeply, why I will do it? or troubled with it?
Suffering wrong as he wage for their wrongdoing.
They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions, while they feast with you.
For whatever overcome a person, to that he is enslaved.
After they have escaped the defilement of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
These false teachers were once orthodox正統 Christians. Now their state is worse than before they knew anything of Christ.
Waterless spring: can't provide water for thirsty people
The way of Balaam: the way of compromise with greed.
The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire. : He still is a dog, does not change his heart to a man.
Why?
How the wicked men doing and their consequences will be.
Overcame by evil will be slave of sin, but God overcomes us will be servant of the Lord.
The way of Balaam is a way of compromise with many things does not follow the way of righteousness. Men usually like to compromise with others to resolve the problem but be aware of the right direction.
How?
Examine my heart deeply, why I will do it? or troubled with it?
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Trust in the Lord
2 Peter 2:1-12
False prophets arose among the people, like false teacher, even denying the Master who bought them, bring upon themselves swift destruction.
God did not spare angels who sinned, and cast them into hell. Flood upon the world of the ungodly, and Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes and God rescued righteous Lot, let us know that the Lord knows how to rescue the godly men from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment.
To be forewarned is to be forearmed - so the writer warns his readers against false teachers who have already disrupted other Christians groups.
Their punishments is certain and terrible. The writer takes Old Testament examples: the flood, and the rescue of Nah; the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the rescue of Lot.
Why?
False prophets and false teachers are arose among the people, since the beginning of the world. They are the wicked one will be condemned and punished until the day of judgment. The punishment's time decided by the Lord. It is certain and conformed that those evil doers will perished.
God did not spare the sin and false prophets, even the angles who sinned.
How?
Be aware the false teachers and false prophets who are greedy and anti-Christ. Trust in the Lord and Jesus Christ is the only way to the salvation.
False prophets arose among the people, like false teacher, even denying the Master who bought them, bring upon themselves swift destruction.
God did not spare angels who sinned, and cast them into hell. Flood upon the world of the ungodly, and Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes and God rescued righteous Lot, let us know that the Lord knows how to rescue the godly men from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment.
To be forewarned is to be forearmed - so the writer warns his readers against false teachers who have already disrupted other Christians groups.
Their punishments is certain and terrible. The writer takes Old Testament examples: the flood, and the rescue of Nah; the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the rescue of Lot.
Why?
False prophets and false teachers are arose among the people, since the beginning of the world. They are the wicked one will be condemned and punished until the day of judgment. The punishment's time decided by the Lord. It is certain and conformed that those evil doers will perished.
God did not spare the sin and false prophets, even the angles who sinned.
How?
Be aware the false teachers and false prophets who are greedy and anti-Christ. Trust in the Lord and Jesus Christ is the only way to the salvation.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
We are the witnesses of Jesus Christ
2 Peter 1:12-21
Peter intends always to remind these qualities. May be able at anytime to recall these things.
Peter were eyewitnesses of his majesty, when Jesus received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him the the Majestic well pleased.
No prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
The Christian massage does not rest on myth and legend, but on the evidence of eye-witnesses.
Peter could not forget what he saw and heard, that day on the mountain when Jesus stood before them in his glory, and gives hos own account of its significance.
The testimony of the prophets has been confirmed as a word from God himself.
This may mean either 'it is not the interpretation that authenticates the prophet's message', or 'the true interpretation, like the message itself, is God-given.'
Why?
The Scriptures light our path through life until the dawning day of Christs' return.
Peter was eye-witnesses of Jesus Glory so he intend to remind followers to have these qualities.
The primary issue is confirm that Jesus Christ is the Lord who is confirmed by word of prophets. And prophet's word is spoken from God through Holy Spirit.
How?
All of Christians are the witnesses of Jesus Christ in this generation.
Peter intends always to remind these qualities. May be able at anytime to recall these things.
Peter were eyewitnesses of his majesty, when Jesus received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him the the Majestic well pleased.
No prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
The Christian massage does not rest on myth and legend, but on the evidence of eye-witnesses.
Peter could not forget what he saw and heard, that day on the mountain when Jesus stood before them in his glory, and gives hos own account of its significance.
The testimony of the prophets has been confirmed as a word from God himself.
This may mean either 'it is not the interpretation that authenticates the prophet's message', or 'the true interpretation, like the message itself, is God-given.'
Why?
The Scriptures light our path through life until the dawning day of Christs' return.
Peter was eye-witnesses of Jesus Glory so he intend to remind followers to have these qualities.
The primary issue is confirm that Jesus Christ is the Lord who is confirmed by word of prophets. And prophet's word is spoken from God through Holy Spirit.
How?
All of Christians are the witnesses of Jesus Christ in this generation.
Friday, December 26, 2014
Knowledge of God; 2 Peter
2 Peter 1:1-11
Grace and Peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness ( virtual)
Through these he has given us his great and precious promises : 1)participate in the divine nature and 2)escape the corruption in the world cause by evil desires.
Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; knowledge; self-control; perseverance; godliness; brotherly kindness; love.
Above quality may keep us from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. You will never fall.
Be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure.
God's purpose for his people is that they should come to share his own nature and character - nothing less.
So to faith must be added other qualities. In this way knowledge of Christ is translated into action.
Why?
We are not fight or victory, but from victory.
These characters are the recipe of a abundant Christian life.
We are to share the nature and goodness of Jesus Christ, not to earn or fight for it. But we have to make every effort to add these to our nature.
God had given us these promise so ask it, then we can get it.
Environment causes believer fall and shake faith, so be all the more eager to make our calling and election sure.
How?
To be a productive and effective Christian through knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Be more eager to trust in the Lord!
Grace and Peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness ( virtual)
Through these he has given us his great and precious promises : 1)participate in the divine nature and 2)escape the corruption in the world cause by evil desires.
Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; knowledge; self-control; perseverance; godliness; brotherly kindness; love.
Above quality may keep us from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. You will never fall.
Be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure.
God's purpose for his people is that they should come to share his own nature and character - nothing less.
So to faith must be added other qualities. In this way knowledge of Christ is translated into action.
Why?
We are not fight or victory, but from victory.
These characters are the recipe of a abundant Christian life.
We are to share the nature and goodness of Jesus Christ, not to earn or fight for it. But we have to make every effort to add these to our nature.
God had given us these promise so ask it, then we can get it.
Environment causes believer fall and shake faith, so be all the more eager to make our calling and election sure.
How?
To be a productive and effective Christian through knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Be more eager to trust in the Lord!
Thursday, December 25, 2014
The wrath of the Lord was aroused
2 Chronicles 36:11-23
Zedekiah was became king when he was 21 years old, and he reigned in Jerusalem 11 years. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord and did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet, who spoke the word of the Lord. He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar.
They mocked God's messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrath of the Lord was aroused against his people and there was no remedy.
God gave Zedekiah and the nation many warnings through Jeremiah and the other prophets, but they were all ignored. The destruction of the city and Temple are seen as God's punishment - a judgment that spelt death or exile for the whole nation.
The exile lasted about 70 years, until the Persians took over the Babylonian Empire.
Why?
Sabbath: The Chronicler implies that these Sabbaths were not kept under the kings.
When the book of Ezra was detached from Chronicles, these verses were retained at the end of Chronicles and repeated at the beginning of Ezra. Chronicles could not end at verse 21. God had not utterly abandoned his people. Jerusalem had spoken scalding燙 words of God' judgment and condemnation. But he had also spoken of God's continuing love for his exiled people and of their eventual return.
After Josiah, Judah lasted for 22 years and destroyed by the Babylonian for their sins.
How?
God loves his people and God claims his judgment. His love and righteousness endure forever.
Zedekiah was became king when he was 21 years old, and he reigned in Jerusalem 11 years. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord and did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet, who spoke the word of the Lord. He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar.
They mocked God's messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrath of the Lord was aroused against his people and there was no remedy.
God gave Zedekiah and the nation many warnings through Jeremiah and the other prophets, but they were all ignored. The destruction of the city and Temple are seen as God's punishment - a judgment that spelt death or exile for the whole nation.
The exile lasted about 70 years, until the Persians took over the Babylonian Empire.
Why?
Sabbath: The Chronicler implies that these Sabbaths were not kept under the kings.
When the book of Ezra was detached from Chronicles, these verses were retained at the end of Chronicles and repeated at the beginning of Ezra. Chronicles could not end at verse 21. God had not utterly abandoned his people. Jerusalem had spoken scalding燙 words of God' judgment and condemnation. But he had also spoken of God's continuing love for his exiled people and of their eventual return.
After Josiah, Judah lasted for 22 years and destroyed by the Babylonian for their sins.
How?
God loves his people and God claims his judgment. His love and righteousness endure forever.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Be aware of the word of the Lord
2 Chronicles 36:1~10
Jehoahaz was king reigned in Jerusalem 3 months.
Neco made Eliakim as king and changed his name to Jehoiakim. He reigned in Jerusalem11years. Nebuchadnezzar attacked him and bound him with bronze shackles to Babylon.
Jehoiachin his son succeeded him as king. He reigned in Jerusalem3monthso and10 days.
Nebuchadnezzar made his uncle Zedekiah over Judah.
Jehoahaz was king reigned in Jerusalem 3 months.
Neco made Eliakim as king and changed his name to Jehoiakim. He reigned in Jerusalem11years. Nebuchadnezzar attacked him and bound him with bronze shackles to Babylon.
Jehoiachin his son succeeded him as king. He reigned in Jerusalem3monthso and10 days.
Nebuchadnezzar made his uncle Zedekiah over Judah.
After only three months Johoiachin was deposed and taken captive to Babylon.
God gave zedekiah and the nation many warnings through prophets, but they were all ignored.
Why?
All these were prescribed by the Lord through prophets, but they ignored those warning.
A nation fell is because they ignore the love and the righteousness of the Lord,
How?
Be aware of the word of the Lord.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Peace is better than battle
2 Chronicles 35:20-27
Josiah would not turn away from Neco king of Egypt, he would not listen to what Neco had said at God's command but went to fight him on the plain of Megiddo
Jeremiah composed laments for Josiah, and to this day all the men and women signers commemorate Josiah in the laments.
Neco was marching north in 609 to help Assyria fight off Babylon. On his way home he deposed廢黜 and deported驅逐出境 Josiahs successor, Johoahaz. But in 605 he was defeated by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon at Carchemish.
Lament: This is not the Bible book of Lamentations; the lament has not been preserved.
Why?
Josiah might be proud or he didn't believe the word of God said by Neco king of Egypt. He won't let foreign army go through his territory.
How?
God's word may tell us through foreigner but not our friends. Peace is better than battle!
Josiah would not turn away from Neco king of Egypt, he would not listen to what Neco had said at God's command but went to fight him on the plain of Megiddo
Jeremiah composed laments for Josiah, and to this day all the men and women signers commemorate Josiah in the laments.
Neco was marching north in 609 to help Assyria fight off Babylon. On his way home he deposed廢黜 and deported驅逐出境 Josiahs successor, Johoahaz. But in 605 he was defeated by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon at Carchemish.
Lament: This is not the Bible book of Lamentations; the lament has not been preserved.
Why?
Josiah might be proud or he didn't believe the word of God said by Neco king of Egypt. He won't let foreign army go through his territory.
How?
God's word may tell us through foreigner but not our friends. Peace is better than battle!
Monday, December 22, 2014
Do it rather than listen it
2 Chronicles 35:1-19
Josiah Celebrates the Passover to the Lord in Jerusalem.
The Levites made preparations for themselves and for the Aaronic priests and made the preparations for the musicians and gate keepers.
So at that time the entire service of the Lord was carried out for the celebration of the Passover and the offering of burnt offerings on the altar of the Lord, as king Josiah had ordered.
The Passover had not been observed like this in Israel since the days of the prophet Samuel. It was celebrated with the priests, the levites and all Judah and Israel who were there with the people of Jerusalem.
Why?
Passover had been neglected under the Kings though Hezekiah revived it. Now the celebration forms the climax to Josiah's reforms. The nation remember their deliverance from slavery in Egypt within a few short years of a second slavery, to Babylon.
Remember it but did not repent actions, second slavery comes.
How?
Undersand it is knowledge, but do it and follow it is a blessing to us.
Josiah Celebrates the Passover to the Lord in Jerusalem.
The Levites made preparations for themselves and for the Aaronic priests and made the preparations for the musicians and gate keepers.
So at that time the entire service of the Lord was carried out for the celebration of the Passover and the offering of burnt offerings on the altar of the Lord, as king Josiah had ordered.
The Passover had not been observed like this in Israel since the days of the prophet Samuel. It was celebrated with the priests, the levites and all Judah and Israel who were there with the people of Jerusalem.
Why?
Passover had been neglected under the Kings though Hezekiah revived it. Now the celebration forms the climax to Josiah's reforms. The nation remember their deliverance from slavery in Egypt within a few short years of a second slavery, to Babylon.
Remember it but did not repent actions, second slavery comes.
How?
Undersand it is knowledge, but do it and follow it is a blessing to us.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Responsive to the Lord and be humbled
2 Chronicles 34:14-33
Hilkiahthe priest found the Book of the Law of the Lord that had been given thought Moses.
When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his robes. He gave orders to Hilkah, Ahikam so of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shapham the secretary and Asiah the king's attendant: Go and inquire of the Lord for me and for the remnant in Israel and Judah about what is written in this book that has been found. Great is the Lord's anger that is poured out on us because our fathers have not kept the word of the Lord.
Why?
During his reign the book of the law(probably Deuteronomy, perhaps in an earlier form) is discovered, and a measure of true repentance follows. But, despite the king's lead, the people's response is too little ad too late to avert judgment.
There are some differences between the account in Kings and Chronicles, mainly in the order of events, but neither writer is primarily concerned with chronology. The real significance of the events lies in what they teach.
Peoples were accustomed to the detestable behavior, so the anger of the Lord still will pour out on this place and will not be quenched.
Found the Book of God reminded them to thought what evil things they had done.
Anyone whose heart was responsive to God's word and humbled himself before the Lord will be saved.
How?
Responsive to the word of God and humble ourselves will be saved.
Hilkiahthe priest found the Book of the Law of the Lord that had been given thought Moses.
When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his robes. He gave orders to Hilkah, Ahikam so of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shapham the secretary and Asiah the king's attendant: Go and inquire of the Lord for me and for the remnant in Israel and Judah about what is written in this book that has been found. Great is the Lord's anger that is poured out on us because our fathers have not kept the word of the Lord.
Why?
During his reign the book of the law(probably Deuteronomy, perhaps in an earlier form) is discovered, and a measure of true repentance follows. But, despite the king's lead, the people's response is too little ad too late to avert judgment.
There are some differences between the account in Kings and Chronicles, mainly in the order of events, but neither writer is primarily concerned with chronology. The real significance of the events lies in what they teach.
Peoples were accustomed to the detestable behavior, so the anger of the Lord still will pour out on this place and will not be quenched.
Found the Book of God reminded them to thought what evil things they had done.
Anyone whose heart was responsive to God's word and humbled himself before the Lord will be saved.
How?
Responsive to the word of God and humble ourselves will be saved.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Seeking the Lord, there is nothing lack
2 Chronicles 34:1-13
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and walked in the ways of his father David.
In his twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of high places. He tore down the altars and the Asherah poles and crushed the idols to power and cut ot pieces all the incense altars throughout Israel.
In the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign, he sent Shaphan, and Maaseiah and Joah to repair the temple of the Lord his God.
Josiah descesrates and demolishes places and objects of pagan worship, and repairs the Temple.
Why?
Assyrian power was declining. So Josiah became gradually freer to take the politically dangerous step of extending his religious reforms into the former northern kingdom of Israel.
These were the alrars built by Josiah's grandfather, King Manasseh.
Josiah is the last good king in Judah, his kingdom was ruined from his grandfather. It was difficulty to restore in his reigned.
How?
Seeking the Lord, there is nothing lack.
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and walked in the ways of his father David.
In his twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of high places. He tore down the altars and the Asherah poles and crushed the idols to power and cut ot pieces all the incense altars throughout Israel.
In the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign, he sent Shaphan, and Maaseiah and Joah to repair the temple of the Lord his God.
Josiah descesrates and demolishes places and objects of pagan worship, and repairs the Temple.
Why?
Assyrian power was declining. So Josiah became gradually freer to take the politically dangerous step of extending his religious reforms into the former northern kingdom of Israel.
These were the alrars built by Josiah's grandfather, King Manasseh.
Josiah is the last good king in Judah, his kingdom was ruined from his grandfather. It was difficulty to restore in his reigned.
How?
Seeking the Lord, there is nothing lack.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Be humble and seek the favor of the Lord
2 Chronicles 32:12-25
In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers. And when he prayed to him, the Lord was moved by his entreaty懇求 and listened to his plea; so he brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord is God.
He got rid of the foreign gods and removed the image from the temple of the Lord as well as all the altars he had built on the temple hill and in Jerusalem. Then he restored the altar of the Lord and sacrificed fellowship offerings and thank offerings on it, and told Judah to serve the Lord.
God answered the king's desperate prayer, and his release and return changed him, but not the people.
Why?
No matter under what distress, seek the favor of the Lord and humble ourselves greatly before the God, the Lord will listen to us and the Lord is moved by our entreaty.
God our father is faithfulness and loves us forever when we turn to him and humble before him.
How?
Be humble and trust in the Lord our father.
In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers. And when he prayed to him, the Lord was moved by his entreaty懇求 and listened to his plea; so he brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord is God.
He got rid of the foreign gods and removed the image from the temple of the Lord as well as all the altars he had built on the temple hill and in Jerusalem. Then he restored the altar of the Lord and sacrificed fellowship offerings and thank offerings on it, and told Judah to serve the Lord.
God answered the king's desperate prayer, and his release and return changed him, but not the people.
Why?
No matter under what distress, seek the favor of the Lord and humble ourselves greatly before the God, the Lord will listen to us and the Lord is moved by our entreaty.
God our father is faithfulness and loves us forever when we turn to him and humble before him.
How?
Be humble and trust in the Lord our father.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
They paid no attention
2 Chronicles 33:1-11
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, following the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites.
He did much evil in the eyes of the Lord, provoking him to anger.
The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention. So the Lord brought against them the army commanders of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh prisoner, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles and took him to Babylon.
For almost all of his long reign Manasseh was one of Judah's least God-fearing kings. He desecrated the Temple and practiced human sacrifice. But the Chronicler relates a change of heart not mentioned in Kings. Possibly Manasseh was caught up in the revolt of Ashurbanipal' brother, vassal-king 諸侯王of Babylon.
Why?
The worst king in kings of Judah is Manasseh. He paid no attention to the warning from the Lord. The wrath of the Lord came upon him, so he became a prisoner of Babylon.
The righteousness of the Lord forever.
How?
Favor to favor. Evil doer have to face his own account.
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, following the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites.
He did much evil in the eyes of the Lord, provoking him to anger.
The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention. So the Lord brought against them the army commanders of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh prisoner, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles and took him to Babylon.
For almost all of his long reign Manasseh was one of Judah's least God-fearing kings. He desecrated the Temple and practiced human sacrifice. But the Chronicler relates a change of heart not mentioned in Kings. Possibly Manasseh was caught up in the revolt of Ashurbanipal' brother, vassal-king 諸侯王of Babylon.
Why?
The worst king in kings of Judah is Manasseh. He paid no attention to the warning from the Lord. The wrath of the Lord came upon him, so he became a prisoner of Babylon.
The righteousness of the Lord forever.
How?
Favor to favor. Evil doer have to face his own account.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Always be humble before the Lord
2 Chronicles 32:24-33
Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. He prayed to the Lord, who answered him and gave him a miraculous sign. But Hezekiah's heart was proud and he did not respond to the kindness shown him. Then Hezekiah repented of the pride of his heart, therefore the Lord's wrath did not come upon them during the days of Hezekiah.
He succeeded in everything he undertook. But when envoys使節 were sent by the rulers of Babylon to ask him about the miraculous sign that had occurred in the land, God left him to test him and to know everything that was in his heart.
Left to himself: Hezekiah exhibits his treasures with foolish pride.
Why?
Hezekiah is succeeded in everything, so he had much treasure and cattle, flocks. So he prodded on these and exhibits to envoys of Babylon.
God will test his people and to know his heart.
No one is perfect in the world, proud may enter our heart when we are prospered.
How?
Be aware the proud and be humble before the Lord always.
Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. He prayed to the Lord, who answered him and gave him a miraculous sign. But Hezekiah's heart was proud and he did not respond to the kindness shown him. Then Hezekiah repented of the pride of his heart, therefore the Lord's wrath did not come upon them during the days of Hezekiah.
He succeeded in everything he undertook. But when envoys使節 were sent by the rulers of Babylon to ask him about the miraculous sign that had occurred in the land, God left him to test him and to know everything that was in his heart.
Left to himself: Hezekiah exhibits his treasures with foolish pride.
Why?
Hezekiah is succeeded in everything, so he had much treasure and cattle, flocks. So he prodded on these and exhibits to envoys of Babylon.
God will test his people and to know his heart.
No one is perfect in the world, proud may enter our heart when we are prospered.
How?
Be aware the proud and be humble before the Lord always.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Put trust in God
2 Chronicles 32:1-23
Hezekiah encouraged his people, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles."
Sennacherib king of Assyria says:" Do not believe him, for no god of any nation or kingdom has been able to deliver his people from my hand or the hand of my fathers. How much less will you god deliver you from my hand!"
King Hezekiah and the prophet Isiah cried out in prayer to heaven about this. And the Lord sent an angel, who annihilated all the fighting men and the leaders and officers in the camp of the Assyrian king. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace.
Having wiped out the northern kingdom, the Assyrians make inroads into Judah, whose people have been showing signs of independence. But in is campaign of 701BC Sennacherib fails to take Jerusalem. The reason, says the Chronicler, is that in the crisis Judah's king put his trust wholly in God.
Why?
The God of Israel, the Lord Almighty is different as other gods, who is the true God and he is with us and help us and to fight our battles.
Put trust wholly in God is the strength, for God helps us.
How?
Put trust in God, no matter what I am facing! Even I am facing the problem of TerraSAR data.
Hezekiah encouraged his people, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles."
Sennacherib king of Assyria says:" Do not believe him, for no god of any nation or kingdom has been able to deliver his people from my hand or the hand of my fathers. How much less will you god deliver you from my hand!"
King Hezekiah and the prophet Isiah cried out in prayer to heaven about this. And the Lord sent an angel, who annihilated all the fighting men and the leaders and officers in the camp of the Assyrian king. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace.
Having wiped out the northern kingdom, the Assyrians make inroads into Judah, whose people have been showing signs of independence. But in is campaign of 701BC Sennacherib fails to take Jerusalem. The reason, says the Chronicler, is that in the crisis Judah's king put his trust wholly in God.
Why?
The God of Israel, the Lord Almighty is different as other gods, who is the true God and he is with us and help us and to fight our battles.
Put trust wholly in God is the strength, for God helps us.
How?
Put trust in God, no matter what I am facing! Even I am facing the problem of TerraSAR data.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Listen and obey
2 Chronicle 31;1-21
What Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before the Lord his God. In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered.
The whole chapter is an additional to the Kings account. The reform even extent into the old northern kingdom.
The laws governing worship and the support of the priests are reintroduced. The sheers volume of produce raised by the gifts for the priests and tithes. Special care is taken to see that it is property distributed.
Why?
Seek the Lord and work wholeheartedly is be blessed from the Lord and could be prospered.
Seek: Care the heart of the Lord and his way
Work: Action to obey the words of the Lord, it is not study it and understand it only, but the behavior to honor the Lord. Before the action consider is it coincident to the way of the Lord.
How?
Listen and do it for the Lord!
What Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before the Lord his God. In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered.
The whole chapter is an additional to the Kings account. The reform even extent into the old northern kingdom.
The laws governing worship and the support of the priests are reintroduced. The sheers volume of produce raised by the gifts for the priests and tithes. Special care is taken to see that it is property distributed.
Why?
Seek the Lord and work wholeheartedly is be blessed from the Lord and could be prospered.
Seek: Care the heart of the Lord and his way
Work: Action to obey the words of the Lord, it is not study it and understand it only, but the behavior to honor the Lord. Before the action consider is it coincident to the way of the Lord.
How?
Listen and do it for the Lord!
Sunday, December 14, 2014
The attitude of heart that matters most
2 Chronicles 30:1-27
Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letter also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the Lord at Jerusalem to keep the Passover to the Lord, the God of Israel.
For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him.
So the couriers went from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh, and as far as Zebulun, but they laughed them to scorn and mocked them.
And many people came together in Jerusalem to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread in the second month, a very great assembly.There was great joy in Jerusalem, for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there had been nothing like this in Jerusalem.
Why?
Samaria fell to Assyria in the reign of Ahaz. Most of the northern Israelites were taken captive and their land was re-settled. Hezekiah appeals to the few remaining Israelites to join with Judah for the feast. despite the poor response, there had been no Passover to equal this since Solomon's day. And such was the general rejoicing that they extended the feast an extra week.
The Chronicler who set great store by proper forms of worship, makes it clear that it is the attitude of heart that matters most.
How?
God seeks everyone of us the attitude of heart that matter most.
Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letter also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the Lord at Jerusalem to keep the Passover to the Lord, the God of Israel.
For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him.
So the couriers went from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh, and as far as Zebulun, but they laughed them to scorn and mocked them.
And many people came together in Jerusalem to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread in the second month, a very great assembly.There was great joy in Jerusalem, for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there had been nothing like this in Jerusalem.
Why?
Samaria fell to Assyria in the reign of Ahaz. Most of the northern Israelites were taken captive and their land was re-settled. Hezekiah appeals to the few remaining Israelites to join with Judah for the feast. despite the poor response, there had been no Passover to equal this since Solomon's day. And such was the general rejoicing that they extended the feast an extra week.
The Chronicler who set great store by proper forms of worship, makes it clear that it is the attitude of heart that matters most.
How?
God seeks everyone of us the attitude of heart that matter most.
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Consecrated yourselves to the Lord
2 Chronicles 29:20-36
When the building has been made ready king, priests and people are themselves made clean from sin by the offering of sacrifices.
The song to the Lord: Many of the psalms were written for use in the Temple on various occasions.
Hezekiah commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel. They sang praises with gladness, and they bowed down and worshiped.
Hezekiah said ,'You have now consecrated yourselves to the Lord. Come near; bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the Lord.' And the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offering.
Why?
Not only the king consecrated himself but also his people come and consecrated themselves to the Lord. Worship the Lord and fear the Lord is important to all population and the leader of a nation.
Hezekiah did all of these according to the commands of David and king's seers.
How?
Every Christian have to consecrated himself to the Lord, for this is the necessary altitude to the Lord. So am I.
When the building has been made ready king, priests and people are themselves made clean from sin by the offering of sacrifices.
The song to the Lord: Many of the psalms were written for use in the Temple on various occasions.
Hezekiah commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel. They sang praises with gladness, and they bowed down and worshiped.
Hezekiah said ,'You have now consecrated yourselves to the Lord. Come near; bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the Lord.' And the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offering.
Why?
Not only the king consecrated himself but also his people come and consecrated themselves to the Lord. Worship the Lord and fear the Lord is important to all population and the leader of a nation.
Hezekiah did all of these according to the commands of David and king's seers.
How?
Every Christian have to consecrated himself to the Lord, for this is the necessary altitude to the Lord. So am I.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Do not be negligent now
2 Chronicles 29:1-19
Hezekiah was 22 years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem 29 years. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. His mother's name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah.
In the first month of the first year of his reign, he opened the doors of the temple of the Lord and repaired them. He brought in the priests and the Levites, assembles them in the square on the east side and asked them to consecrate them selves and consecrate the temple of the Lord. Remove all defilement from the sanctuary.
Do not be negligent now, for the Lord has chosen you to stand before him and serve him, so minister before him and to burn incense.
Hezekiah's first concern is to restore the Temple to its proper us. His father Ahaz had robbed and closed it. The detailed account of the cleansing and rededication 貢獻of the desecrated Temple is characteristic of the Chronicler.
Why?
Hezekiah could turn to good king is affected by his mother, daughter of Zechariah. Even his father did so many detestable things before the Lord. Hezekiah really understood that the blessing and prosper is based on the Lord Almighty. Only turn away from the idols can deliver them out from prisoner of foreign country.
Do any service to the Lord have to respect it and consecrate myself before the serve. Fear the Lord is the wisdom.
How?
For the Lord has chosen me to stand before him and serve him, so I must not be negligent懈怠
Hezekiah was 22 years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem 29 years. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. His mother's name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah.
In the first month of the first year of his reign, he opened the doors of the temple of the Lord and repaired them. He brought in the priests and the Levites, assembles them in the square on the east side and asked them to consecrate them selves and consecrate the temple of the Lord. Remove all defilement from the sanctuary.
Do not be negligent now, for the Lord has chosen you to stand before him and serve him, so minister before him and to burn incense.
Hezekiah's first concern is to restore the Temple to its proper us. His father Ahaz had robbed and closed it. The detailed account of the cleansing and rededication 貢獻of the desecrated Temple is characteristic of the Chronicler.
Why?
Hezekiah could turn to good king is affected by his mother, daughter of Zechariah. Even his father did so many detestable things before the Lord. Hezekiah really understood that the blessing and prosper is based on the Lord Almighty. Only turn away from the idols can deliver them out from prisoner of foreign country.
Do any service to the Lord have to respect it and consecrate myself before the serve. Fear the Lord is the wisdom.
How?
For the Lord has chosen me to stand before him and serve him, so I must not be negligent懈怠
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Chris bring us more deeper faith
2 Chronicles 28:16-27
Ahaz more unfaithful to the Lord. He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus, who had defeated him; for he thought, "since the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them so they will help me." But they were his downfall and the downfall of all Israel.
Why?
Crisis brings some people to deeper faith, but not Ahaz.
Even the invasion from foreigner is permitted from the Lord for he who went away from the Lord. It looks like enemy did evil and gained, but it is a temporary situation, it will be cut off in the near future.
Peace and prosper bring us more alert to the proud.
How?
Crisis bring us more deeper faith instead of worry and seek man's solution.
Ahaz more unfaithful to the Lord. He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus, who had defeated him; for he thought, "since the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them so they will help me." But they were his downfall and the downfall of all Israel.
Why?
Crisis brings some people to deeper faith, but not Ahaz.
Even the invasion from foreigner is permitted from the Lord for he who went away from the Lord. It looks like enemy did evil and gained, but it is a temporary situation, it will be cut off in the near future.
Peace and prosper bring us more alert to the proud.
How?
Crisis bring us more deeper faith instead of worry and seek man's solution.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Keep praying for this bad spiritual environment
2 Chronicles 28:1-15
Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem 16 years. He did not do what was right in the eyes of the Lord.
The Lord handed him over to the king of Aram. He was also given into the hands of the king of Israel.
Some of the leaders in Ephraim and prophet of the Lord, Oded went out to meet the army of Israel when it returned to Samaria. "You must not bring those prisoners here, we will be guilty before the Lord. Do you intend to add to our sin and guilt? For our guilt is already great."
The terrible apostasy叛教 of Ahaz brings Judah near to destruction. God even uses the idolatrous northern kingdom to punish his people - and to show them up by almost unheard-of clemency寬大 to the prisoners-of-war.
There was still some good in Israel.
Why?
Ahaz's father was not wholeheartedly to the Lord, and people were involved in idol's worship, the environment became worse so Ahaz and his officials turned away from the Lord to the Baal.
There was still some good men in Israel, even Israel had turned away from the Lord.
Pray for the nation and pray for the downfall environment, the Lord is the sovereign Lord to this world.
How?
Keep praying for this bad spiritual environment, keep being a light in these dark world through Jesus Christ.
Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem 16 years. He did not do what was right in the eyes of the Lord.
The Lord handed him over to the king of Aram. He was also given into the hands of the king of Israel.
Some of the leaders in Ephraim and prophet of the Lord, Oded went out to meet the army of Israel when it returned to Samaria. "You must not bring those prisoners here, we will be guilty before the Lord. Do you intend to add to our sin and guilt? For our guilt is already great."
The terrible apostasy叛教 of Ahaz brings Judah near to destruction. God even uses the idolatrous northern kingdom to punish his people - and to show them up by almost unheard-of clemency寬大 to the prisoners-of-war.
There was still some good in Israel.
Why?
Ahaz's father was not wholeheartedly to the Lord, and people were involved in idol's worship, the environment became worse so Ahaz and his officials turned away from the Lord to the Baal.
There was still some good men in Israel, even Israel had turned away from the Lord.
Pray for the nation and pray for the downfall environment, the Lord is the sovereign Lord to this world.
How?
Keep praying for this bad spiritual environment, keep being a light in these dark world through Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Walk steadfastly before the Lord
2 Chronicles 27:1-9
Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the Lord his God. He was 25 years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem 16 years.
Jotham proves a good king, faithful to God. He maintains and increases his father's power, adding Ammon to his tributary-states. But the religion of the people remains mixed.
Why?
King of Judah walked steadfastly before the Lord, but he did not order his people turn away from idol. The sins among the people are increasing.
Among this generation a president could not order all his people follow his way to worship the Lord, but he can be an example let people know what he is doing are right.
How?
Walk steadfastly before the Lord my God, be a good witness among people in my life.
Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the Lord his God. He was 25 years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem 16 years.
Jotham proves a good king, faithful to God. He maintains and increases his father's power, adding Ammon to his tributary-states. But the religion of the people remains mixed.
Why?
King of Judah walked steadfastly before the Lord, but he did not order his people turn away from idol. The sins among the people are increasing.
Among this generation a president could not order all his people follow his way to worship the Lord, but he can be an example let people know what he is doing are right.
How?
Walk steadfastly before the Lord my God, be a good witness among people in my life.
Monday, December 8, 2014
A good person before and since, power and success are his undoing
2 Chronicles 26:1-23
Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success.
But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense.
A strong king, Uzziah (aided by his religious adviser Zechariah) begins well, seeking God and extending his sovereignty as far south as the Red Sea. He loves the land ad protects the cattle from desert raiders. He sees that his army is well-equipped and armed with the latest in guided missiles.
But as with many a good person before and since, power and success are his undoing毀滅. In his pride he takes on the role of priest. God strikes him with leprosy, a visible taken of that unseen defilement of sin which makes him unfit of God's presence.
Why?
Uziah was a good king, Isiah received his call from God in the year that king Uzzih died.
Seeking the Lord, God extending his sovereignty make him success. But pride make people downfall.
Success and power are easy to make people pride.
How?
Be aware when everything is going well, remember to thank the Lord, it is his blessing. Without God's blessing I have nothing.
Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success.
But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense.
A strong king, Uzziah (aided by his religious adviser Zechariah) begins well, seeking God and extending his sovereignty as far south as the Red Sea. He loves the land ad protects the cattle from desert raiders. He sees that his army is well-equipped and armed with the latest in guided missiles.
But as with many a good person before and since, power and success are his undoing毀滅. In his pride he takes on the role of priest. God strikes him with leprosy, a visible taken of that unseen defilement of sin which makes him unfit of God's presence.
Why?
Uziah was a good king, Isiah received his call from God in the year that king Uzzih died.
Seeking the Lord, God extending his sovereignty make him success. But pride make people downfall.
Success and power are easy to make people pride.
How?
Be aware when everything is going well, remember to thank the Lord, it is his blessing. Without God's blessing I have nothing.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Be humble before the Lord
2 Chronicles 25:14-28
Why do you consult this people's gods, which could not save their own people from your hand? The prophet said to Amaziah.
And in Amaziah's bumptious(proud to an irritating degree) pride he throws down the gauntlet(拋出下戰書) to powerful Israel.
Defeat turns the people against him. It seems that Uzziah, the 'Azariah' of 2 Kings, was made co-regent(攝政). After 29 years on the throne, a conspiracy ends Amaziah's life.
The Chronicler sees the king's defeat and his death as punishment for worshipping the gods of Edom.
Why?
Proud led him downfall. Even forgot the Lord who can conquer the enemy.
How?
Be humble before the Lord, only Him can save us from dead and lost.
Why do you consult this people's gods, which could not save their own people from your hand? The prophet said to Amaziah.
And in Amaziah's bumptious(proud to an irritating degree) pride he throws down the gauntlet(拋出下戰書) to powerful Israel.
Defeat turns the people against him. It seems that Uzziah, the 'Azariah' of 2 Kings, was made co-regent(攝政). After 29 years on the throne, a conspiracy ends Amaziah's life.
The Chronicler sees the king's defeat and his death as punishment for worshipping the gods of Edom.
Why?
Proud led him downfall. Even forgot the Lord who can conquer the enemy.
How?
Be humble before the Lord, only Him can save us from dead and lost.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Serve the Lord wholeheartedly
2 Chronicles 25:1-13
Amaziah became king of Judah when he was 25 years old, he reigned in Jerusalem 29 years. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly.
Amaziah hired a hundred thousand fighting men from Israel for a hundreds talents of silver. But a man of God came to him and said, "O king, these troops from Israel must not march with you, for the Lord is not with Israel- not with any of the people of Ephraim... for God has the power to help or overthrow."
Amaziah asked, "But what about the hundreds talents I paid for these Israelite troops?" The man of God replied, " The Lord can give you much more than that."
Israel... Ephraim: The Chronicler makes it clear that he means the northern kingdom.
Why?
Amaziah's cruel victory over Edom leads to his downfall. He brings home the foreign gods.
A man did what is right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly, he is not real Christians. One who has one sin he is a sinner, even he did many right things.
The Lord likes his servant who serve the Lord wholeheartedly. It is the loyalty to the Lord.
How?
Keep us away from any evil thing, serve the Lord wholeheartedly.
Amaziah became king of Judah when he was 25 years old, he reigned in Jerusalem 29 years. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly.
Amaziah hired a hundred thousand fighting men from Israel for a hundreds talents of silver. But a man of God came to him and said, "O king, these troops from Israel must not march with you, for the Lord is not with Israel- not with any of the people of Ephraim... for God has the power to help or overthrow."
Amaziah asked, "But what about the hundreds talents I paid for these Israelite troops?" The man of God replied, " The Lord can give you much more than that."
Israel... Ephraim: The Chronicler makes it clear that he means the northern kingdom.
Why?
Amaziah's cruel victory over Edom leads to his downfall. He brings home the foreign gods.
A man did what is right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly, he is not real Christians. One who has one sin he is a sinner, even he did many right things.
The Lord likes his servant who serve the Lord wholeheartedly. It is the loyalty to the Lord.
How?
Keep us away from any evil thing, serve the Lord wholeheartedly.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Whom are we listen to?
2 Chronicles 24:17-27
After the death of Jehoiada, the officials of Judah came and paid homage尊敬 to the king, and he listened to them. They abandoned the temple of the Lord and worshiped Asherah poles and idols.
Althought the Lord sent prophets to the people to bring them back to him, and though they testified against them, they would not listen.
They killed Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada. King Joash did not remember the kindness Zechariah's father had shown him but killed his son, who said as he lay dying, "May the Lord see this and all you to account."
After the priest's death, however, the king comes under less healthy influences, till he sinks to the murder of Jehoiada's son for his outspoken criticism. In consequence his own life ends in ignominious可恥 defeat and assassination.
Why?
God loves his people, before his wrath come upon them, God will warn them, alert them. Hope his people return from the evil.
A leader should obey the decrees of the Lord and listen to the right men, however it is easy listen to the leader of people, his official only.
Zechariah sacrificed his life, but the Lord remember what he said, gave judgement to the king Joash.
No matter what happen, at least the king should care the kindness of Jehoiada had shown him.
How?
Whom are we listen to? Keep my heart with honest and humble, always listen to the words of God.
After the death of Jehoiada, the officials of Judah came and paid homage尊敬 to the king, and he listened to them. They abandoned the temple of the Lord and worshiped Asherah poles and idols.
Althought the Lord sent prophets to the people to bring them back to him, and though they testified against them, they would not listen.
They killed Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada. King Joash did not remember the kindness Zechariah's father had shown him but killed his son, who said as he lay dying, "May the Lord see this and all you to account."
After the priest's death, however, the king comes under less healthy influences, till he sinks to the murder of Jehoiada's son for his outspoken criticism. In consequence his own life ends in ignominious可恥 defeat and assassination.
Why?
God loves his people, before his wrath come upon them, God will warn them, alert them. Hope his people return from the evil.
A leader should obey the decrees of the Lord and listen to the right men, however it is easy listen to the leader of people, his official only.
Zechariah sacrificed his life, but the Lord remember what he said, gave judgement to the king Joash.
No matter what happen, at least the king should care the kindness of Jehoiada had shown him.
How?
Whom are we listen to? Keep my heart with honest and humble, always listen to the words of God.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Bring to the Lord the tax; Tithes
2 Chronicles 24:1-16
Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all the years of Jehoiada the priest.
At the king's command, chest was made and placed outside, at the gate of the temple of the Lord. A proclamation was then issued in Judah and Jerusalem that they should bring to the Lord the tax.
Jehoiada was old and full of years, and he died at the age of a hundred and thirty. He was buried with the kings in the City of David.
Under Jehoiada's influence, Joash begins well. The people are recalled to covenant loyalty and the damaged Temple is repaired.
Why?
A good king need a good adviser and helper.
For Joash was under the help of Jehoiada so he respected Jehoiada. So as we need a good spiritual couple or friends to help us walk on the way of the Lord.
Tithes and offering is our duty to the Lord to every God's people.
How?
Bring to the Lord the Tithes is our obligation and blessing.
Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all the years of Jehoiada the priest.
At the king's command, chest was made and placed outside, at the gate of the temple of the Lord. A proclamation was then issued in Judah and Jerusalem that they should bring to the Lord the tax.
Jehoiada was old and full of years, and he died at the age of a hundred and thirty. He was buried with the kings in the City of David.
Under Jehoiada's influence, Joash begins well. The people are recalled to covenant loyalty and the damaged Temple is repaired.
Why?
A good king need a good adviser and helper.
For Joash was under the help of Jehoiada so he respected Jehoiada. So as we need a good spiritual couple or friends to help us walk on the way of the Lord.
Tithes and offering is our duty to the Lord to every God's people.
How?
Bring to the Lord the Tithes is our obligation and blessing.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Made covenant
2 Chronicles 23:1-21
In the seventh year Jehoiada showed his strength. He made a covenant with the commanders of units of a hundred. They gathered the Levites and the heads of Israelite families from all the towns. The whole assembly made a covenant with the king at the temple of God.
Jehoiada than made a covenant that he and the people and the king would be the Lord's people.
After six years the usurper篡位 is overthrown. The Chronicler stresses the role of priests and Levites in restoring the rightful monarch 君主 to the throne.
Why?
Made a covenant is the agreement to each others in one goat. It leads people have the strength to make rightful things.
God has made covenant to those who follow Jesus Christ through his name and obey his commandments.
How?
I have made covenant with the Lord to serve Him and honor his holy name in my life for the Lord loves me.
In the seventh year Jehoiada showed his strength. He made a covenant with the commanders of units of a hundred. They gathered the Levites and the heads of Israelite families from all the towns. The whole assembly made a covenant with the king at the temple of God.
Jehoiada than made a covenant that he and the people and the king would be the Lord's people.
After six years the usurper篡位 is overthrown. The Chronicler stresses the role of priests and Levites in restoring the rightful monarch 君主 to the throne.
Why?
Made a covenant is the agreement to each others in one goat. It leads people have the strength to make rightful things.
God has made covenant to those who follow Jesus Christ through his name and obey his commandments.
How?
I have made covenant with the Lord to serve Him and honor his holy name in my life for the Lord loves me.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Observe the decree of the Lord is blessing
2 Chronicles 22:1-12
Ahzaiah was 22 years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. He was killed by Jehu when he visited Joram. God brought about Ahziah's downfall. So there was no one in the house of Ahzaiah powerful enough to retain the kingdom.
Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to destroy the whole royal family of the house of Judah. But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram and wife of the priest Jehoiada, hid the child from Athalish so she could not kill him.
Ahaziah learnt nothing from his father's horrible end. Friendship with Israel led directly to his death in Jehu's purge.
Ahaziah's infant son Joash is the rightful heir. But so many of the royal family have been wiped out that the queen mother is able to make her bid for the throne unchallenged.
V9 This seems to be at variance with 2 King 9 and 0, where Ahaziah dies at Megiddo, and before his nephew's death. 'Samaria' may be used her of the kingdom rather that the city itself.
Why?
When man away from the Lord is walking on the way of his downfall.
How?
Closely observe the decrees of the Lord is blessing, better than anything.
Ahzaiah was 22 years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. He was killed by Jehu when he visited Joram. God brought about Ahziah's downfall. So there was no one in the house of Ahzaiah powerful enough to retain the kingdom.
Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to destroy the whole royal family of the house of Judah. But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram and wife of the priest Jehoiada, hid the child from Athalish so she could not kill him.
Ahaziah learnt nothing from his father's horrible end. Friendship with Israel led directly to his death in Jehu's purge.
Ahaziah's infant son Joash is the rightful heir. But so many of the royal family have been wiped out that the queen mother is able to make her bid for the throne unchallenged.
V9 This seems to be at variance with 2 King 9 and 0, where Ahaziah dies at Megiddo, and before his nephew's death. 'Samaria' may be used her of the kingdom rather that the city itself.
Why?
When man away from the Lord is walking on the way of his downfall.
How?
Closely observe the decrees of the Lord is blessing, better than anything.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Righteousness is the Lord
2 Chronicles 21:1-20
King Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and have led Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves. The Lord is about to strike your people our sons, your wives and everything that is yours, with a heavy blow. A letter from Eliah the prophet to Jehoram.
The evil influence of Jehoram's wife proved stronger than his father;s good example. Jehoram lost control over Edom and Libnam (on the Philistine border), and let the nation into idolatry, 'Nobody was sorry when he died.'
Eliajah's letter: It would appear from 2 King 3:11 that Elijh was no longer alive, though we cannot be certain. Possibly, foreseeing how thing would go, the prophet left a written message which was delivered by a successor.
Not in the royal tombs: Presumably because he displeased God. Other kings not buried in the royal tombs were Ahaziah, Joash, Azariah, Ahaz. Violent death or skin disease also debarred them.
Why?
The blessing way from king Jehoram for he walked away from the Lord, and his wife had much influence to his evil behavior.
How?
Righteousness is the Lord. God see everything on the world from throne at heaven.
King Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and have led Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves. The Lord is about to strike your people our sons, your wives and everything that is yours, with a heavy blow. A letter from Eliah the prophet to Jehoram.
The evil influence of Jehoram's wife proved stronger than his father;s good example. Jehoram lost control over Edom and Libnam (on the Philistine border), and let the nation into idolatry, 'Nobody was sorry when he died.'
Eliajah's letter: It would appear from 2 King 3:11 that Elijh was no longer alive, though we cannot be certain. Possibly, foreseeing how thing would go, the prophet left a written message which was delivered by a successor.
Not in the royal tombs: Presumably because he displeased God. Other kings not buried in the royal tombs were Ahaziah, Joash, Azariah, Ahaz. Violent death or skin disease also debarred them.
Why?
The blessing way from king Jehoram for he walked away from the Lord, and his wife had much influence to his evil behavior.
How?
Righteousness is the Lord. God see everything on the world from throne at heaven.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Give thanks to the Lord for his love endures forever. 2 Chronicles 20:21-37
2 Chronicles 20:21-37
Give thanks to the Lord for his love endures forever.
They returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the Lord had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies.
Jehoshaphat walked in the ways of his father Asa and did not stray from them; he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and the people still had not set their hearts on the God of their fathers.
"you made an alliance with Ahziah king of Israel, the Lord will destroy what you have made." Eliezer prophesied against Jehoshaphat
The invaders quarrel among themselves and leave the spoil溺愛, 毒化 to Judah. Only the alliance with Israel mars損傷 the good record of Jehoshaphat's reign.
Why?
Every thing is right in the eyes of the Lord, but made alliance with wicked nation is evil thing. Be careful to our living and thinking, let us be Holy to the Lord.
Praise and worship God is power to defeat the fear and enemies.
How?
Give thanks to the Lord for his love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord for his love endures forever.
They returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the Lord had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies.
Jehoshaphat walked in the ways of his father Asa and did not stray from them; he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and the people still had not set their hearts on the God of their fathers.
"you made an alliance with Ahziah king of Israel, the Lord will destroy what you have made." Eliezer prophesied against Jehoshaphat
The invaders quarrel among themselves and leave the spoil溺愛, 毒化 to Judah. Only the alliance with Israel mars損傷 the good record of Jehoshaphat's reign.
Why?
Every thing is right in the eyes of the Lord, but made alliance with wicked nation is evil thing. Be careful to our living and thinking, let us be Holy to the Lord.
Praise and worship God is power to defeat the fear and enemies.
How?
Give thanks to the Lord for his love endures forever.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Be silent and pray ; Zephaniah 1:1-13
Zephaniah 1:1-13
During the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah.
Sweep away everything from the face of the earth.
Punish all who
bow down on the roofs to worship the starry host
avoid stepping on the threshold, who fill the temple of their gods with violence and deceit. Enter other god's temples.
think,' The Lord will do nothing, either good or bad.'
Be silent before the Sovereign Lord, for the day of the Lord is near.
The two previous kings, Manasseh and Amon had brought the religious and morality of Judah to an all-time low. Zephanaah himself may have been of royal blood, tracing his ancestry back to Hezekiah, who was king in Isaiah's day, 70 years or so before.
Zephaniah spells out the same message as Amos, in detail, to Judah.
Why?
The day of Lord would bring untold blessing to all God's people, and destruction to their enemies.
The day of God's judgment on Judah too.
God will judge this world, don't think 'The Lord do nothing.' The Lord give us opportunity to repent and turn to Him.
Be silent, don't complain or angry about the vilent in this world. The day of God is near.
How?
Be silent and pray for those who do not knoe the God.
During the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah.
Sweep away everything from the face of the earth.
Punish all who
bow down on the roofs to worship the starry host
avoid stepping on the threshold, who fill the temple of their gods with violence and deceit. Enter other god's temples.
think,' The Lord will do nothing, either good or bad.'
Be silent before the Sovereign Lord, for the day of the Lord is near.
The two previous kings, Manasseh and Amon had brought the religious and morality of Judah to an all-time low. Zephanaah himself may have been of royal blood, tracing his ancestry back to Hezekiah, who was king in Isaiah's day, 70 years or so before.
Zephaniah spells out the same message as Amos, in detail, to Judah.
Why?
The day of Lord would bring untold blessing to all God's people, and destruction to their enemies.
The day of God's judgment on Judah too.
God will judge this world, don't think 'The Lord do nothing.' The Lord give us opportunity to repent and turn to Him.
Be silent, don't complain or angry about the vilent in this world. The day of God is near.
How?
Be silent and pray for those who do not knoe the God.
Struggling to the permanently trouble-free life in heaven; Revelation 7:9-17
Revelation 7:9-17
Great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.
They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Why?
Christians are not promised a trouble-free life on earth. But they will come through their struggles to the permanently trouble-free life of heave.
The promised land will be no harm, no worry, no tear and have the Lamb as shepherd and with joy and living water.
How?
Here is not trouble-free life on earth, but struggling to the permanently trouble-free life in heaven.
Great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.
They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Why?
Christians are not promised a trouble-free life on earth. But they will come through their struggles to the permanently trouble-free life of heave.
The promised land will be no harm, no worry, no tear and have the Lamb as shepherd and with joy and living water.
How?
Here is not trouble-free life on earth, but struggling to the permanently trouble-free life in heaven.
Victory comes through trust in God; 2 Chronicles 20:1-20
2 Chronicles 20:1-20
Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came to make war on Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat resolved斷然的 to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him.
Jehoshaphat cried to the Lord in front of the temple of the Lord,"We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you."
Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.
Jehoshaphat said to his people, "Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful"
There is no account of this war in Kings. Judah's trust in God is amply充分 vindicated.
Again and again the Chronicler stresses that victory comes through trust in God.
Why?
Jehoshaphat knew that the help is from the Lord, so he resolved inquired to the Lord.
For the battle is not ours, but God's. So as the war on the world or county election in Taiwan are in God's hand.
Have faith in the Lord, who will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful. Thank Lord I trust in you.
How?
In Him I trust! Victory comes through trust in God.
Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came to make war on Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat resolved斷然的 to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him.
Jehoshaphat cried to the Lord in front of the temple of the Lord,"We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you."
Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.
Jehoshaphat said to his people, "Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful"
There is no account of this war in Kings. Judah's trust in God is amply充分 vindicated.
Again and again the Chronicler stresses that victory comes through trust in God.
Why?
Jehoshaphat knew that the help is from the Lord, so he resolved inquired to the Lord.
For the battle is not ours, but God's. So as the war on the world or county election in Taiwan are in God's hand.
Have faith in the Lord, who will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful. Thank Lord I trust in you.
How?
In Him I trust! Victory comes through trust in God.
Friday, November 28, 2014
There is no injustice or partiality or bribery
2 Chronicles 19:1-11
Jehu the seer went out to meet Jehoshaphat and said to the kin, "Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, the wrath of the Lord is upon you."
Jehoshaphat appoints judges, "Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for man but for the Lord, who is with you whenever you give a verdict. Let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery."
After Romoth-gilead, Jehoshaphat concentrates on home affairs. He appoints civil judges, sets up local law-courts and a mixed court of appeal in Jerusalem.
Why?
Jehoshaphat did a wrong thing to help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord, but he did many good things for the Lord, so the wrath of the Lord is not come upon him soon.
Judge is not judging for man but for the Lord, for the Lord there is no injustice or partiality or bribery, every judge should have this in mind.
Don't judge others for the right of judge man belong to the Lord.
How?
Christian, do anything there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.
Jehu the seer went out to meet Jehoshaphat and said to the kin, "Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, the wrath of the Lord is upon you."
Jehoshaphat appoints judges, "Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for man but for the Lord, who is with you whenever you give a verdict. Let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery."
After Romoth-gilead, Jehoshaphat concentrates on home affairs. He appoints civil judges, sets up local law-courts and a mixed court of appeal in Jerusalem.
Why?
Jehoshaphat did a wrong thing to help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord, but he did many good things for the Lord, so the wrath of the Lord is not come upon him soon.
Judge is not judging for man but for the Lord, for the Lord there is no injustice or partiality or bribery, every judge should have this in mind.
Don't judge others for the right of judge man belong to the Lord.
How?
Christian, do anything there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Go to hide in an inner room
2 Chronicles 18:12-34
Prophet Micaiah said the right word about the war to king of Israel.
Even he entered the battle in disguise. Someone drew his bow at random and hit the king of Israel between the sections of his armor. All day long the battle raged, and at sunset he died.
Micaiah replied, "You will find out on the day you go to hide in an inner room."
Why?
The inner room is the place where we meet with God and he speaks to us.
It is the place of quiet where Jesus tells us to go when we pray.
How?
Pray to the Lord in an inner room, listen to the word of the Lord!
Prophet Micaiah said the right word about the war to king of Israel.
Even he entered the battle in disguise. Someone drew his bow at random and hit the king of Israel between the sections of his armor. All day long the battle raged, and at sunset he died.
Micaiah replied, "You will find out on the day you go to hide in an inner room."
Why?
The inner room is the place where we meet with God and he speaks to us.
It is the place of quiet where Jesus tells us to go when we pray.
How?
Pray to the Lord in an inner room, listen to the word of the Lord!
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
True and false prophets
2 Chronicle 18:1-11
Now Jehoshaphat had great wealth and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage. But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “First seek the counsel of theLord.”
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no longer a prophet of the Lord here whom we can inquire of?”
The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one prophet through whom we can inquire of the Lord, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, but always bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.”
“The king should not say such a thing,”
All the other prophets were prophesying the same thing. “Attack Ramoth Gilead and be victorious,” they said, “for the Lord will give it into the king’s hand.”
Jehoshaphat's son Jehora marriaed Athaliah, Ahab's daughter. Far from reuniting the kingdom, this link brought near-disaster to Judah in later year.
Why?
A prophet of the Lord say the truth of God, he won't say the words to please men.
A good man should not have too much relationship with the evil one, but for sake of gospel we have to do so. But don't follow them. Blessing of the Lord is always with his sons.
Ture and flse prophets:
It was never easy to distinguish between the two. Jehoshaphat senses from the shallow optimism of their message that these prophets are merely telling Ahab what he wants to hear.
How?
A follower of the Lord seek the truth, God's word are the truth
Jehoshaphat's son Jehora marriaed Athaliah, Ahab's daughter. Far from reuniting the kingdom, this link brought near-disaster to Judah in later year.
Why?
A prophet of the Lord say the truth of God, he won't say the words to please men.
A good man should not have too much relationship with the evil one, but for sake of gospel we have to do so. But don't follow them. Blessing of the Lord is always with his sons.
Ture and flse prophets:
It was never easy to distinguish between the two. Jehoshaphat senses from the shallow optimism of their message that these prophets are merely telling Ahab what he wants to hear.
- The false and the true can only be distinquished by their life and message, not by methods or manner.
- No true prophet made a prediction which failed to happen; practised or encouraged immorality; or led people away from God and his law.
How?
A follower of the Lord seek the truth, God's word are the truth
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
The fear of the Lord fell on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah.
2 Chronicles 17:1-19
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because in his early years he walked in the ways his father David had followed. He sought the God of his father and followed his commands rather than the practices of Israel.
In the third year of his reign he sent his officials to teach in in the towns of Judah. With them were certain Levites and the priests. They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the Lord.
The fear of the Lord fell on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah.
The Chronicler gives Jehoshaphat, a reforming king like Asa, much more space.
Jehoshaphat builds up strong army and defences. He arranges for the people to be taught the law. And he is much respected by the surrounding nations.
The worship of foreign gods clearly continues in the kingdom, since Jehoshaphat destroys their shrines, as his father had done.
Why?
A nation fear the Lord so affect all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding them.
People do not know the Lord so the king sent officials and priests, Levites to teach people fear the Lord and the Law of the Lord.
How?
Fear the Lord throughout whole nation can affect surrounding nations, so a family fear the Lord may affect surrounding neighbors.
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because in his early years he walked in the ways his father David had followed. He sought the God of his father and followed his commands rather than the practices of Israel.
In the third year of his reign he sent his officials to teach in in the towns of Judah. With them were certain Levites and the priests. They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the Lord.
The fear of the Lord fell on all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding Judah.
The Chronicler gives Jehoshaphat, a reforming king like Asa, much more space.
Jehoshaphat builds up strong army and defences. He arranges for the people to be taught the law. And he is much respected by the surrounding nations.
The worship of foreign gods clearly continues in the kingdom, since Jehoshaphat destroys their shrines, as his father had done.
Why?
A nation fear the Lord so affect all the kingdoms of the lands surrounding them.
People do not know the Lord so the king sent officials and priests, Levites to teach people fear the Lord and the Law of the Lord.
How?
Fear the Lord throughout whole nation can affect surrounding nations, so a family fear the Lord may affect surrounding neighbors.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Whose hearts are fully committed to him
2 Chronicles 16:1-14
In the thirty-sixth year of Asa's reign Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. Asa tool the silver and gold and sent to Ben-Hadad king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus. Asked Aram help him break the treaty with Baasha king of Israel so he will withdraw from Judah.
The Lord sent the seer Hanani to Asa and said to him: "Because you relied on the king of Aram and not on the Lord your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand. ... For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war."
Asa's faith weakens under test in his later years. Under threat from Israel he calls in foreign aid from Syria. And in sickness he turns, not to God, but to 'doctors'. These may in fact be mediums or medicine-men, since 'this is the only time in the Bible that consulting physicians is considered a sin'. Nonetheless, in death, his people honour him.
Fire: Not a cremation, but the burning of spices.
Why?
A good king in eyes of the Lord fails in his trust on the Lord in his later years.
Too easy life or rest for a long time, his faith was weakened.
Trust on the Lord is a life time lesson to everyone who follow the Jesus. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.(1 Peter 5:8) 務要謹守，警醒。因為你們的仇敵魔鬼，如同吼叫的獅子，遍地遊行，尋找可吞吃的人。
How?
The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. Trust in Him.
In the thirty-sixth year of Asa's reign Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. Asa tool the silver and gold and sent to Ben-Hadad king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus. Asked Aram help him break the treaty with Baasha king of Israel so he will withdraw from Judah.
The Lord sent the seer Hanani to Asa and said to him: "Because you relied on the king of Aram and not on the Lord your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand. ... For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war."
Asa's faith weakens under test in his later years. Under threat from Israel he calls in foreign aid from Syria. And in sickness he turns, not to God, but to 'doctors'. These may in fact be mediums or medicine-men, since 'this is the only time in the Bible that consulting physicians is considered a sin'. Nonetheless, in death, his people honour him.
Fire: Not a cremation, but the burning of spices.
Why?
A good king in eyes of the Lord fails in his trust on the Lord in his later years.
Too easy life or rest for a long time, his faith was weakened.
Trust on the Lord is a life time lesson to everyone who follow the Jesus. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.(1 Peter 5:8) 務要謹守，警醒。因為你們的仇敵魔鬼，如同吼叫的獅子，遍地遊行，尋找可吞吃的人。
How?
The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. Trust in Him.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
If you seek the Lord, he will be found by you
2 Chronicles 15:1-19
The Spirit of God came on Azariah son of Oded.
The Lord is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you. But in their distress they turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and sought him, and he was found by them.
But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.
They assembled at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. They entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their ancestors, with all their heart and soul. They sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the Lord gave them rest on every side.
King Asa also deposed his grandmother Maakah from her position as queen mother,because she had made a repulsive image for the worship of Asherah. Asa cut it down, broke it up and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
There was no more war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.
Why?
Asa keep God's decrees and obeyed his commandment, so God blessed him, and then sent priest Azariah to encourage him.
When Asa heard this words of the Lord, he ordered all his people come to seek the Lord, so the Lord gave them rest on every side.
Obey the commandment the Lord not only seek the Lord with all my heat and all my soul , but also get rid of the evil things, idols and detestable images.
Take courage to seek the Lord, because from eyes of man that seems no hope, seems impossible, but it is true if seek the Lord will be found. Maybe it will take a little time.
How?
Take courage to seek the Lord, He will be found by us.
The Spirit of God came on Azariah son of Oded.
The Lord is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you. But in their distress they turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and sought him, and he was found by them.
But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.
They assembled at Jerusalem in the third month of the fifteenth year of Asa’s reign. They entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their ancestors, with all their heart and soul. They sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the Lord gave them rest on every side.
King Asa also deposed his grandmother Maakah from her position as queen mother,because she had made a repulsive image for the worship of Asherah. Asa cut it down, broke it up and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
There was no more war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.
Why?
Asa keep God's decrees and obeyed his commandment, so God blessed him, and then sent priest Azariah to encourage him.
When Asa heard this words of the Lord, he ordered all his people come to seek the Lord, so the Lord gave them rest on every side.
Obey the commandment the Lord not only seek the Lord with all my heat and all my soul , but also get rid of the evil things, idols and detestable images.
Take courage to seek the Lord, because from eyes of man that seems no hope, seems impossible, but it is true if seek the Lord will be found. Maybe it will take a little time.
How?
Take courage to seek the Lord, He will be found by us.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Do what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord.
2 Chronicles 14:1-15
Asa reigned in Judah, in his days the land had rest for ten years. He had no war in those years, for the Lord gave him peace. He did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God.
Zerah the Ethiophian came out against them with an army of a million men and 300 chariots. Judah had an army of 300,000 armed with large shield and spears and 280,000 men from Benjamin that carried shields and drew bows.
Asa cried to the Lord his God, "O Lord, there is non like you to help, between the mighty and the weak. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this multitude, O Lord you are our God; let not man prevail against you."
Why?
On the number between Judah and Ethiophian, Ethiophian had multiple army than Judah, but Asa cried to the Lord and God helped them so they defeated Ethiophian.
God listens the pray of one who did what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord.
Sometime we can't identify does it make a right choice, but the principle of the Lord is existing and consistence, the Love others, respect life and honor the name of the Lord.
How?
Do what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord.
Friday, November 21, 2014
We keep the charge of the Lord our God
2 Chronicles 13:1-22
Abijah went out to battle, having an army of valiant men of war, 400,000 chosen men. And Jeroboam drew up his line of battle against him with 800,000 chosen mighty warriors.
We keep the charge of the Lord our God, but your have forsaken him. Behold God is with us at our head, and his priests with with their battle trumpets to sound the call to battle against you. O son of Israel, do not fight against the Lord.
Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to come upon them from behind. When the men of Judah raised the battle shout, God defeated Jeroboam and all Israel fled before Judah, and God gave them into their hand.
Jeroboam did not recover his power in the days of Abijah.
Why?
Abijah rely on the Lord and he keep the charge of the Lord, so God helped them defeated Jeroboam, even Israel had double chosen men than Judah, but the victory is not depend on the men but on the Lord Almighty.
Priests blew the trumpets mean attack the enemy, and the men of Judah cried to the Lord, it is asked for the help from the Lord.
How?
Judah prevailed because of the Lord, so as we conquered the trouble because of the Lord. Keep the charge of the Lord our God.
Abijah went out to battle, having an army of valiant men of war, 400,000 chosen men. And Jeroboam drew up his line of battle against him with 800,000 chosen mighty warriors.
We keep the charge of the Lord our God, but your have forsaken him. Behold God is with us at our head, and his priests with with their battle trumpets to sound the call to battle against you. O son of Israel, do not fight against the Lord.
Jeroboam had sent an ambush around to come upon them from behind. When the men of Judah raised the battle shout, God defeated Jeroboam and all Israel fled before Judah, and God gave them into their hand.
Jeroboam did not recover his power in the days of Abijah.
Why?
Abijah rely on the Lord and he keep the charge of the Lord, so God helped them defeated Jeroboam, even Israel had double chosen men than Judah, but the victory is not depend on the men but on the Lord Almighty.
Priests blew the trumpets mean attack the enemy, and the men of Judah cried to the Lord, it is asked for the help from the Lord.
How?
Judah prevailed because of the Lord, so as we conquered the trouble because of the Lord. Keep the charge of the Lord our God.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Revere the Lord from our heart, it is not a custom!
2 Chronicles 12:1-16
Because they had been unfaithful to the Lord, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem in the fifth year of King Rehoboam.
This is what the Lordsays, ‘You have abandoned me; therefore, I now abandon you to Shishak.
The leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, "The Lord is just."
They will, however, become subject to him, so that they may learn the difference between serving me and serving the kings of other lands.
Why?
The Lord is just, what evil had done, what consequence will come also.
When we humble ourselves for our sins, God gives us the opportunity to live, but however, God will let us learned the lesson through the suffering or pain, in order improve our spiritual life.
Live too easy may lead people abandon the Lord, forget the just of the Lord. Fear the Lord and humble ourselves is not a custom but revere God from heart. God should be put on the first priority in my life.
How?
Love the Lord with all my heart, all my soul and all my strength. It is not a living custom but humble myself. .
Because they had been unfaithful to the Lord, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem in the fifth year of King Rehoboam.
This is what the Lordsays, ‘You have abandoned me; therefore, I now abandon you to Shishak.
The leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, "The Lord is just."
They will, however, become subject to him, so that they may learn the difference between serving me and serving the kings of other lands.
Why?
The Lord is just, what evil had done, what consequence will come also.
When we humble ourselves for our sins, God gives us the opportunity to live, but however, God will let us learned the lesson through the suffering or pain, in order improve our spiritual life.
Live too easy may lead people abandon the Lord, forget the just of the Lord. Fear the Lord and humble ourselves is not a custom but revere God from heart. God should be put on the first priority in my life.
How?
Love the Lord with all my heart, all my soul and all my strength. It is not a living custom but humble myself. .
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Conscious of priests and Levites
2 Chronicles 11:1-23
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built up towns for defense in Judah.
The priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel sided with him. The Levites even abandoned their pasture lands and property, and came to Judah and Jerusalem because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the Lord.
Rehonaom had eighteen wives and sixty concubines twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters.
Timely word from Shemaiah averts civil war. Instead, Rehoboam concentrates on fortifying his tiny kingdom against attack from her larger and stronger neighbours, particularly Israel and Egypt.
Refugee priests flock to Judah from Israel following Jeroboam's measures to break the religious ties with Jerusalem.
Why?
Rehoboam like his father Solomon had many wives and concubines, but his live is corrupt either.
Good priests abandoned their pastureland and property, and came to Judah to be the people of God.
How?
Priests and Levites are the people of the Lord, They had their conscious to do the right things.
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built up towns for defense in Judah.
The priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel sided with him. The Levites even abandoned their pasture lands and property, and came to Judah and Jerusalem because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the Lord.
Rehonaom had eighteen wives and sixty concubines twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters.
Timely word from Shemaiah averts civil war. Instead, Rehoboam concentrates on fortifying his tiny kingdom against attack from her larger and stronger neighbours, particularly Israel and Egypt.
Refugee priests flock to Judah from Israel following Jeroboam's measures to break the religious ties with Jerusalem.
Why?
Rehoboam like his father Solomon had many wives and concubines, but his live is corrupt either.
Good priests abandoned their pastureland and property, and came to Judah to be the people of God.
How?
Priests and Levites are the people of the Lord, They had their conscious to do the right things.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Wise elders and proud young men
2 Chronicles 10:1-19
But Rehoboam rejected the advice the elders gave him and consulted the young men who had grown up with him. Those young men and Rehoboam were proud and spoke boast and cruelly.
So Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David this day.
In Chroniclers does not recognize the kings of Israel. Only David's descendants re the nation's true kings. From the time of the split he therefore largely ignores the northern kingdom, and frequently refers to Judah's 'Israel'. Even so, the ten tribes are still considered part of the Israelite nation, and contain elements which continue loyal to God and to the rightful king.
Rehoboam inherits from Solomon a wealthy kingdom beginning to how signs of weakness. By the time of his death only a fraction of that land and income are left to be handed down to his successor.
Why?
This is why: one of many places in the Old Testament where an event is attributed directly to God without reference to human freedom of choice.
Young men have more new mind and usually against the tradition. But about the management and social experience young men need listen to the elder men.
When a king turn way from the Lord, God will make some other one to be the new king to replace him.
How?
No one and his inheritance always can be the king, no one can be stand firm forever if he does not follow the decrees of the Lord.
But Rehoboam rejected the advice the elders gave him and consulted the young men who had grown up with him. Those young men and Rehoboam were proud and spoke boast and cruelly.
So Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David this day.
In Chroniclers does not recognize the kings of Israel. Only David's descendants re the nation's true kings. From the time of the split he therefore largely ignores the northern kingdom, and frequently refers to Judah's 'Israel'. Even so, the ten tribes are still considered part of the Israelite nation, and contain elements which continue loyal to God and to the rightful king.
Rehoboam inherits from Solomon a wealthy kingdom beginning to how signs of weakness. By the time of his death only a fraction of that land and income are left to be handed down to his successor.
Why?
This is why: one of many places in the Old Testament where an event is attributed directly to God without reference to human freedom of choice.
Young men have more new mind and usually against the tradition. But about the management and social experience young men need listen to the elder men.
When a king turn way from the Lord, God will make some other one to be the new king to replace him.
How?
No one and his inheritance always can be the king, no one can be stand firm forever if he does not follow the decrees of the Lord.
Monday, November 17, 2014
God's promise is never fail.
2 Chronicles 9:13-30
Silver was considered of little value in Solomon's day.
King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
The extent of Solomon's kingdom fulfills God's promise to Abraham.
V21 'Ships plying to Tarshih' in Spain is highly unlikely. Probably 'ocean-going ships' as in Kings.
V 29 All of these sources are now lost to us. Two of Ahijah's prophecies are recorded in 1 Kings 11 and 14.
David ruled over Israel forty years either.
How?
God's promise is never fail. His words are trust worthy!
Silver was considered of little value in Solomon's day.
King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
The extent of Solomon's kingdom fulfills God's promise to Abraham.
V21 'Ships plying to Tarshih' in Spain is highly unlikely. Probably 'ocean-going ships' as in Kings.
V 29 All of these sources are now lost to us. Two of Ahijah's prophecies are recorded in 1 Kings 11 and 14.
David ruled over Israel forty years either.
How?
God's promise is never fail. His words are trust worthy!
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Overwhelmed
2 Chronicles 9:1-12
The queen of Sheeba visits Solomon with great gift. She fave the king 120 talents of gold, large quantities of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.
Queen Sheeba was overwhelmed by Solomon's wisdom and what she saw in Jerusalem.
The Chronicler includes the visit as an illustration of Solomon's widespread fame and reputation.
v 10 Algum: A foreign word, the almug檀香.
Why?
It shows the prosperity of king Solomon under the blessing of the Lord.
Queen Sheeba was subdued to king Solomon for his wisdom and all their regulation and officials in Jerusalem.
How?
How great it is uner the blessing of the Lord!
The queen of Sheeba visits Solomon with great gift. She fave the king 120 talents of gold, large quantities of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.
Queen Sheeba was overwhelmed by Solomon's wisdom and what she saw in Jerusalem.
The Chronicler includes the visit as an illustration of Solomon's widespread fame and reputation.
v 10 Algum: A foreign word, the almug檀香.
Why?
It shows the prosperity of king Solomon under the blessing of the Lord.
Queen Sheeba was subdued to king Solomon for his wisdom and all their regulation and officials in Jerusalem.
How?
How great it is uner the blessing of the Lord!
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Daily requirement for offerings
2 Chronicles 8:1-18
Solomon sacrificed burnt offerings to the Lord, according to the daily requirement for offerings commanded by Moses for Sabbath, New Moons and the three annual feasts- the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Tabernacle.
Solomon rebuilding the villages that Hiram had given him and settled Israelites in them and trade by ships.
Why?
The Chronicler is silent on Solomon's many foreign wives and their influence, apart from what may be implied here.
Everything is successful completed, it may let heart go lust and apart from the Lord.
How?
Keep daily requirement for the bible reading and prayer may keep good relation with the Lord
Solomon sacrificed burnt offerings to the Lord, according to the daily requirement for offerings commanded by Moses for Sabbath, New Moons and the three annual feasts- the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Tabernacle.
Solomon rebuilding the villages that Hiram had given him and settled Israelites in them and trade by ships.
Why?
The Chronicler is silent on Solomon's many foreign wives and their influence, apart from what may be implied here.
Everything is successful completed, it may let heart go lust and apart from the Lord.
How?
Keep daily requirement for the bible reading and prayer may keep good relation with the Lord
Friday, November 14, 2014
God has revealed the results of the two ways
2 Chronicles 7:11-22
The Lord appeared to Solomon.
The Lord answered the prayer of Solomon, "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked way, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and will heal their land."
"If you walk before me as David your father did, and do all I command, and observe my decrees and laws, I will establish your royal throne, You shall never fail to have a man to rule over Israel. But if you turn way and forsake the decrees and commands I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them, then I will uproot Israel from my land, and will reject this temple I have consecrated for my Name."
In a second appearing, God agrees o ll Solomon's requests. But in return he expects loyal obedience.
Why?
The Chronicler's readers, looking back to the fall of Jerusalem and the years of exile that followed, would see in these waring verses the reason for those tragic events.
There is one way to survive and have peace on the promise land is observe the decrees of the Lord.
To a man 1)Pray by the Name of the Lord, humble himself, 3)pray and seek God's face 4)turn from their wicked way. The salvation of the Lord will come upon him.
How?
God has showed us the ways to choose, walk on his way or go off his way to other gods.
The Lord appeared to Solomon.
The Lord answered the prayer of Solomon, "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked way, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and will heal their land."
"If you walk before me as David your father did, and do all I command, and observe my decrees and laws, I will establish your royal throne, You shall never fail to have a man to rule over Israel. But if you turn way and forsake the decrees and commands I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them, then I will uproot Israel from my land, and will reject this temple I have consecrated for my Name."
In a second appearing, God agrees o ll Solomon's requests. But in return he expects loyal obedience.
Why?
The Chronicler's readers, looking back to the fall of Jerusalem and the years of exile that followed, would see in these waring verses the reason for those tragic events.
There is one way to survive and have peace on the promise land is observe the decrees of the Lord.
To a man 1)Pray by the Name of the Lord, humble himself, 3)pray and seek God's face 4)turn from their wicked way. The salvation of the Lord will come upon him.
How?
God has showed us the ways to choose, walk on his way or go off his way to other gods.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
He is good, his love endures forever!
2 Chronicles 7:1-10
King Solomon finished praying. Fire came down from heaven and consumed the burned offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. All the Israelites saw the fire they knelt on the pavement with their face to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord, saying, "He is good, his love endures forever."
The king and all the people dedicated the temple of God.
They celebrated it before the Lord for seven days and seven days more.
The seven days of festivity run on into the week-long Feast of Tabernacles, with a final day of solemn莊嚴 meeting before they all disperse.
Why?
Flame burns up the sacrifices in token of God's presence and approval.
The glory of the Lord filled the temple, even priests can't enter. So as Holy Spirit fill the church that people can't stand.
When a new church is built, we will dedicate this church to the Lord either. All of these are belong to God.
How?
He is good, his love endures forever! Remember it!
King Solomon finished praying. Fire came down from heaven and consumed the burned offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. All the Israelites saw the fire they knelt on the pavement with their face to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord, saying, "He is good, his love endures forever."
The king and all the people dedicated the temple of God.
They celebrated it before the Lord for seven days and seven days more.
The seven days of festivity run on into the week-long Feast of Tabernacles, with a final day of solemn莊嚴 meeting before they all disperse.
Why?
Flame burns up the sacrifices in token of God's presence and approval.
The glory of the Lord filled the temple, even priests can't enter. So as Holy Spirit fill the church that people can't stand.
When a new church is built, we will dedicate this church to the Lord either. All of these are belong to God.
How?
He is good, his love endures forever! Remember it!
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Rejoice in God's goodness
2 Chronicles 6:22-42
When people comes to take an oath and swears the oath before your altar in this temple, then hear them from heaven and act. Judge between your servants, repaying the guilty by bringing down on his own head what he has done. Declare the innocent not guilty and so establish his innocence.
What ever disaster or disease come, or they sin against you, they repent and turn back and confess your name, and when a prayer of plea is made by any of your people, then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive, and deal with each man according to all he does, since you know his heart.
V41-42 A free quotation of Psalm 132:8-10 which the Chronicler has added.
Now arise, O Lord God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, may your saints rejoice in your goodness. O Lord God, do not reject your anointed one. Remember the great love promised to David your servant.
Why?
God knows our heart, whenever people turn back to God and prayer of plea is make by anyone, God will hear from heaven. God loves us.
How?
Rejoice in God's goodness, his salvation is come!
When people comes to take an oath and swears the oath before your altar in this temple, then hear them from heaven and act. Judge between your servants, repaying the guilty by bringing down on his own head what he has done. Declare the innocent not guilty and so establish his innocence.
What ever disaster or disease come, or they sin against you, they repent and turn back and confess your name, and when a prayer of plea is made by any of your people, then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive, and deal with each man according to all he does, since you know his heart.
V41-42 A free quotation of Psalm 132:8-10 which the Chronicler has added.
Now arise, O Lord God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, may your saints rejoice in your goodness. O Lord God, do not reject your anointed one. Remember the great love promised to David your servant.
Why?
God knows our heart, whenever people turn back to God and prayer of plea is make by anyone, God will hear from heaven. God loves us.
How?
Rejoice in God's goodness, his salvation is come!
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
God put his Holy Name in churches now!
2 Chronicles 6:1-21
Solomon said "The Lord has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud. I have built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell forever."
Solomon's prayer of Dedication before the alter of the Lord in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.
There is no God like you in heaven or on earth - you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.
But will God really dwell on earth with men? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!
May your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, this place of which you said you would put you Name there. May you hear the prayer your servant prays toward this place.
Why?
God does not dwell on earth with men, or dwell in the temple Solomon built for God. The Lord put his holy name there, so Solomon prayed to the Lord listen to his servant pray when they pray toward this place.
The ground for this prayer, and all prayer, is the fact that God and his promises are utterly dependable. The requests are based on other vital facts about God: his love for his people; his absolute moral standards; his readiness to hear and forgive those who genuinely真正 turn way from wrongdoing.
How?
God's holy name with power and glory. Praise be to the Lord! God put his Holy Name in churches now!
Solomon said "The Lord has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud. I have built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell forever."
Solomon's prayer of Dedication before the alter of the Lord in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.
There is no God like you in heaven or on earth - you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.
But will God really dwell on earth with men? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!
May your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, this place of which you said you would put you Name there. May you hear the prayer your servant prays toward this place.
Why?
God does not dwell on earth with men, or dwell in the temple Solomon built for God. The Lord put his holy name there, so Solomon prayed to the Lord listen to his servant pray when they pray toward this place.
The ground for this prayer, and all prayer, is the fact that God and his promises are utterly dependable. The requests are based on other vital facts about God: his love for his people; his absolute moral standards; his readiness to hear and forgive those who genuinely真正 turn way from wrongdoing.
How?
God's holy name with power and glory. Praise be to the Lord! God put his Holy Name in churches now!
Monday, November 10, 2014
There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets
2 Chronicles 5:1-14
There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horen where the Lord made a covenant with the Israelites after they came out of Egypt.
All the priests who were there had consecrated themselves, regardless of their divisions.
They were accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the Lord.
He is good; his love endures forever.
The Ark is installed with joyful music and singing and great thanksgiving. The glory of God's presence fill the Temple.
Why?
It is great opening so all the priests come and regardless of their divisions.
There were many trumpets and singers joined in unison, as with one voice. All their heart in one to worship the Lord.
The Ark is a symbol of the Lord, there were two tablet means the words of the Lord everyone has to observe it.
How?
Observe the word of God, eat it leading us no hungry and no thirsty in physical and spiritual life.
There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horen where the Lord made a covenant with the Israelites after they came out of Egypt.
All the priests who were there had consecrated themselves, regardless of their divisions.
They were accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the Lord.
He is good; his love endures forever.
The Ark is installed with joyful music and singing and great thanksgiving. The glory of God's presence fill the Temple.
Why?
It is great opening so all the priests come and regardless of their divisions.
There were many trumpets and singers joined in unison, as with one voice. All their heart in one to worship the Lord.
The Ark is a symbol of the Lord, there were two tablet means the words of the Lord everyone has to observe it.
How?
Observe the word of God, eat it leading us no hungry and no thirsty in physical and spiritual life.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
The quality of service heart to the Lord.
2 Chronicles 4:1-22
Hiram finishes the work that he did for King Solomon on the house of God: the two pillars, the two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars; the two sets of network decorating the two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars; the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network, decorating the bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars); the stands with their basins; the Sea and the twelve bulls under it; the pots, shovels, meat forks and all related articles.
The weight of the bronze was not sought.
The inner doors to the Most Holy Place and for the doors of the nave of the temple were of gold. all the vessels that were made of gold.
Why?
Chronicler is let people know that there were many articles in the house of God. Most precious place is the Most Holy Place, so all of the articles were made of gold.
How?
Doing God's work should be scheduled, in order ,with the best idea and best material, so as our service heart to the Lord.
Hiram finishes the work that he did for King Solomon on the house of God: the two pillars, the two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars; the two sets of network decorating the two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars; the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network, decorating the bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars); the stands with their basins; the Sea and the twelve bulls under it; the pots, shovels, meat forks and all related articles.
The weight of the bronze was not sought.
The inner doors to the Most Holy Place and for the doors of the nave of the temple were of gold. all the vessels that were made of gold.
Why?
Chronicler is let people know that there were many articles in the house of God. Most precious place is the Most Holy Place, so all of the articles were made of gold.
How?
Doing God's work should be scheduled, in order ,with the best idea and best material, so as our service heart to the Lord.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
The Most Holy Place
2 Chronicles 3 1:17
Solomon began to build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to David his father, on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
The Most Holy Place, its length, corresponding to the breadth of the house, was 20 cubits, and its breadth was 20 cubits. He overlaid it with 600 talents of fine gold.
In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of wood and overlaid them with gold.
In front of the house he made two pillars 35 cubits high, whit a capital of five cubits on the top of each. The pillars in front of the temple, one on the south, the other on the north; that on the south he called Jachin, and that on the north Boaz.
Why?
Solomon followed the command and instructions of his father David to build the house of the Lord.
The Most Holy Place is the most important part of the house and it is the symbol of the Lord.
How?
Worship center is the Lord, worship the Lord with sacred heart, mind and soul.
Solomon began to build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to David his father, on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
The Most Holy Place, its length, corresponding to the breadth of the house, was 20 cubits, and its breadth was 20 cubits. He overlaid it with 600 talents of fine gold.
In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of wood and overlaid them with gold.
In front of the house he made two pillars 35 cubits high, whit a capital of five cubits on the top of each. The pillars in front of the temple, one on the south, the other on the north; that on the south he called Jachin, and that on the north Boaz.
Why?
Solomon followed the command and instructions of his father David to build the house of the Lord.
The Most Holy Place is the most important part of the house and it is the symbol of the Lord.
How?
Worship center is the Lord, worship the Lord with sacred heart, mind and soul.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Endowed with intelligence and discernment
2 Chronicles 2:1-18
Solomon gave orders to build temple for the Name of the Lord and a royal palace for himself.
He sent message to Hiram king of Tyre for the logs and skilled man n gold and silver, bronze.. and experienced in the art of engraving with Israel skilled craftsmen. Solomon will give him twenty thousand cors of ground wheat, twenty thousand cors of barley, twenty thousand baths of wind and twenty thousand baths of olive oil.
Hiram agreed this request and send Huram-Abi, a man of great skill, work with Solomon's men in Jerusalem.
Hiram agreed because the Lord loves his people, he has made Solomon as their king.
Hiram said that God has given King David a wise son, endowed 天賦 with intelligence and discernment.
Who is able to build a temple for God, since the heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain him? Who am I to build a temple for him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before him?
Why?
Solomon not only built temple for the Lord but also built a palace for himself, so he made many people as slave for this construction.
Hiram, king of Tyre, acknowledge that the Lord is God, praise be to the Lord.
Solomon is endowed with intelligence and discernment so he has much achievement from the Lord, but the selfish heart is gradually increasing.
How?
Solomon was humble to build temple for the Lord at this moment. Endowed with intelligence and discernment is gift from the Lord.
Solomon gave orders to build temple for the Name of the Lord and a royal palace for himself.
He sent message to Hiram king of Tyre for the logs and skilled man n gold and silver, bronze.. and experienced in the art of engraving with Israel skilled craftsmen. Solomon will give him twenty thousand cors of ground wheat, twenty thousand cors of barley, twenty thousand baths of wind and twenty thousand baths of olive oil.
Hiram agreed this request and send Huram-Abi, a man of great skill, work with Solomon's men in Jerusalem.
Hiram agreed because the Lord loves his people, he has made Solomon as their king.
Hiram said that God has given King David a wise son, endowed 天賦 with intelligence and discernment.
Who is able to build a temple for God, since the heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain him? Who am I to build a temple for him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before him?
Why?
Solomon not only built temple for the Lord but also built a palace for himself, so he made many people as slave for this construction.
Hiram, king of Tyre, acknowledge that the Lord is God, praise be to the Lord.
Solomon is endowed with intelligence and discernment so he has much achievement from the Lord, but the selfish heart is gradually increasing.
How?
Solomon was humble to build temple for the Lord at this moment. Endowed with intelligence and discernment is gift from the Lord.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Wisdom and knowledge. 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles 1:1-17
Solomon asked God for wisdom and knowledge, that he ma ed this people, for who is able to govern this great people of God's?
God gave Solomon not only wisdom and knowledge, but also wealth, riches and honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.
The time is the 10th century BC. Solomon is now in firm charge of his father David's kingdom. God gives him the wisdom he asks for, plus power, wealth and fame.
Shephelah/foothills: The low hills between Judea and the Philistine coastal plain.
Why?
Solomon knew that it is the Lord rules this kingdom, so he worshiped the Lord first at Gibeon first. God's Tent of Meeting was there.
Solomon has the heart to manage the kingdom God has assigned him to rule over. So the Lord gives him wisdom and knowledge and more are the wealth and honor.
How?
Wisdom and knowledge is more important than wealth and honor. Wisdom comes from the Lord.
Solomon asked God for wisdom and knowledge, that he ma ed this people, for who is able to govern this great people of God's?
God gave Solomon not only wisdom and knowledge, but also wealth, riches and honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.
The time is the 10th century BC. Solomon is now in firm charge of his father David's kingdom. God gives him the wisdom he asks for, plus power, wealth and fame.
Shephelah/foothills: The low hills between Judea and the Philistine coastal plain.
Why?
Solomon knew that it is the Lord rules this kingdom, so he worshiped the Lord first at Gibeon first. God's Tent of Meeting was there.
Solomon has the heart to manage the kingdom God has assigned him to rule over. So the Lord gives him wisdom and knowledge and more are the wealth and honor.
How?
Wisdom and knowledge is more important than wealth and honor. Wisdom comes from the Lord.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Praise be to the Lord
1 Chronicle 29:10-29
Praise be to you, O Lord, God of our father Israel from everlasting to everlasting.
Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.
Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.
We are aliens and strangers in your sight. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope.
His prayers no other passage does, just why this man could be described as 'a man after God's own heart'.
Why?
Praise be to the Lord, He is worthy to be praised.
God is exalted as head over all, rules all over the world. He is majesty, greatness and power and glory, who can compare with the Lord.
All I have is come from the Lord, what I can give to the Lord comes from God.
Our life like a shadow, soon will be disappear, it is very short. What is the most importance in my life. It is to worship and honor name of theLord.
How?
Praise be to the Lord, I am glad I can be redeemed from the sin and be one of the God's kingdom.
Praise be to you, O Lord, God of our father Israel from everlasting to everlasting.
Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.
Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.
We are aliens and strangers in your sight. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope.
His prayers no other passage does, just why this man could be described as 'a man after God's own heart'.
Why?
Praise be to the Lord, He is worthy to be praised.
God is exalted as head over all, rules all over the world. He is majesty, greatness and power and glory, who can compare with the Lord.
All I have is come from the Lord, what I can give to the Lord comes from God.
Our life like a shadow, soon will be disappear, it is very short. What is the most importance in my life. It is to worship and honor name of theLord.
How?
Praise be to the Lord, I am glad I can be redeemed from the sin and be one of the God's kingdom.
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