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Midweek Devotional: 29 July 2020
“You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 2: 1
Introduction
The Bible text for today’s devotional is taken from the words spoken to Timothy who was a co-worker of Apostle Paul. He is encouraged to be strong so that he preaches to others only the pure gospel as was proclaimed by Paul. At that time, there were a large number of different writings in circulation which mixed the gospel with thoughts taken from Greek philosophy and mythology, Continue reading
Divine Service on 26 July 2020 at 10.40 a.m. Malaysian time
Midweek Devotional: 22 July 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text
“For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world…”
1 Corinthians 1: 26–27a
Introduction
The Bible text for today’s devotional can be found in the opening chapter of the first letter to the Corinthians. The proclamation of the gospel was rejected by Greeks who were educated in philosophy, in the same way as it was rejected by the devout Jews. The Greeks had the view that the thought process was too simple and did not reach the level of their philosophical concepts. The Continue reading
Divine Service on 19 July 2020 at 10.40 a.m. Malaysian time
Midweek Devotional: 15 July 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text
“And they continued steadfastly in the Apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
Acts 2: 42
Introduction
The Bible text for today’s devotional takes us back to the time of the first Christian congregations. The Apostles had been commissioned by Jesus Christ and had received the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1: 8). After Pentecost they Continue reading
