https://odb.org/2024/01/16/learning-from-mistakes-2 Paul used the mistakes of ancient Israelites to remind the Corinthians not to make the same mistakes (see 1 Corinthians 10:1-11). Likewise, we should look at our past mistakes and experiences as a guide and warning to us not to repeat them again. If not, there could be dire consequences. As an example, IContinue reading “The past as an example”
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Servant leadership
https://odb.org/2024/01/15/the-greater-win Mark 10:35-45 records a conversation between John and James and Jesus. Basically, James and John asked to be seated at the right and left of Jesus in His glory – meaning to be the top leaders of the Kingdom of God. But Jesus replied that they did not know what they were asking. CanContinue reading “Servant leadership”
Success in God
https://odb.org/2024/01/12/gods-worker The narrative of Joseph in the Bible highlights the success he enjoyed because God was with him. See Genesis 39. The false accusation of Potiphar’s wife led him to be thrown into prison, and despite his adverse and unjust situation, he thrived. With God’s kindness with him, God granted him favour with the warden.Continue reading “Success in God”
Our faith is always personal to us
https://odb.org/2024/01/11/a-simple-request The answer given by Jesus to Peter in John 21:22 when the latter asked Him what about John emphasises and reminds us the fact that our faith is always personal to us. Jesus said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you. You must follow me.” WeContinue reading “Our faith is always personal to us”
Jeremiah and God’s love
https://odb.org/2024/01/09/love-beyond-counting The book of Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, is a little contradictory in the sense that it starts off with fire and brimstone threatening punishment and retaliation, and yet later it speaks of God’s love, reconciliation and rebuilding. To the generation of Israelites receiving God’s prophetic message in real time, it basically means if youContinue reading “Jeremiah and God’s love”
Christ died for us
https://odb.org/2024/01/08/willing-savior The theology behind our faith is founded upon Adam, the first man and also his name representing mankind, having sinned when he and his wife Eve disobeyed God at the Garden of Eden. Eden is a heaven-like place on earth with God living among His creation and having daily and constant interaction and communionContinue reading “Christ died for us”
Follow His law and percepts
https://odb.org/2024/01/05/crossroads I have written in these pages before quoting Joshua’s example, the exhortation given by the LORD for Joshua to lead the new generation of Israelites (the first generation had already died in desert) into the Promised Land (that was promised by God to Abraham and his descendants). God exhorted Joshua to be strong andContinue reading “Follow His law and percepts”
Quiet faithfulness
https://odb.org/2024/01/04/the-quiet-breakfast-guy Work hard, mind your own business, and live out your faith as we wait for Christ to come again. That is the theme of Paul’s message to the Thessalonians. He backed it up with his own life example; he himself worked hard night and day so as to preach to them without burdening theContinue reading “Quiet faithfulness”
Vanity of vanities
https://odb.org/2024/01/02/the-son-also-rises Life, as we know, it is, in a way, meaningless. We are born, and our parents raise us up. We go to school, then later to university (some straight into the workforce after school). We learn about life in school and mix with our friends. Celebrate birthdays. Go through things we fear, like seeingContinue reading “Vanity of vanities”
Meeting the needs of others
https://odb.org/2023/12/28/phillips-wish When we look around us, we will always find people who dedicate their lives to helping others, whether formally via an NGO or as a volunteer somewhere. They are not the norm. An exception to the general populace, but nevertheless, they are sincere and genuine. Many are non-Christians. What drives them? Probably their compassionContinue reading “Meeting the needs of others”
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