In Christ Alone
Once again, taking the verse of the day from YouVersion and studying the verse from its context for personal devotion and sharing. Matthew’s Gospel narrates the story of the wealthy young ruler, shedding light on the challenges posed by prevailing religious beliefs, earthly attachments, and the call to faith in Christ. The young man’s wealth…
Jesus Washing of the Disciples’ Feet: Is it really simply about leadership, or as some say humility?
Here’s the irony of modern Christianity: it often focuses on the visual rather than the true teachings of Jesus Christ. The Jewish custom of washing one’s feet was originally an act of welcoming a guest. I remember a lesson often repeated by one of my seminary professors: many could deliver a message that sounded moving,…
Are Christians permitted to be Unequally Yoked?
This posting is bound to stir controversy. However, as we have been guided by God’s Word and come to the realization that we may have been mistaken in our belief, shaped by long‑standing traditions and practices, having recognized the error, shouldn’t we reconsider our stance? Only those touched by the Gospel of Jesus Christ possess…
“Take heart!” Jesus said, “I Have Overcome the World”
Photo taken from “Buhay Kristyano 6.33” No, that is not correct. The recent earthquakes are not connected to Christ’s return. Let us look into Scripture to see where such an idea might have originated. The Bible says: “Jesus left the temple and was going away when His disciples came to show Him the temple buildings.…
In Times Like These
The context of Psalm 34 revolves around the time of King Saul. David, fleeing from King Saul’s relentless pursuit, sought refuge in the Philistine city of Gath. Unfortunately, Gath was the hometown of Goliath, whom David had previously defeated. Recognizing David, the Philistine officials promptly brought him before King Achish. Concerned for his safety, David…
Who holds Greater Authority: the pastor or the elder?
Songwriters get their inspiration from life experiences and the things they observe. Likewise, I often write from encounters, conversations, and observations about life, people, and experiences. Someone said, “The pastor should submit to an elder because he is the higher authority between the two.” Perhaps it’s true, in practice, among contemporary church. But certainly not…
Lament into Praise
God works in mysterious ways. Instead of focusing on pent-up frustration, I turned on Spotify to listen to Christian music while reading the verse of the day from a Bible app as a starting point to studying a whole book or passages. This morning it’s Micah 6:8. “He (i.e, God) has told you, O man,…
Sharing Insights from Scripture (Temple & Sabbath)
Since last week, our study was on Matthew 12:1-8. The focus of Matthew 12 may be seen in verses 6-8. Jesus states,“I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son…
Morning Meditation
A Psalm of David. Penned by a son of Korah. It reveals David’s heart during a time of deep sorrow, reflecting on the rebellion against him. This was a result of his actions when he took Bathsheba and killed Uriah. It’s a psalm that speaks of repentance, but also of trust in God’s kindness and…
Hymns or Contemporary Christian Music?
Some Christian congregations argue that hymns should be sung during gatherings, not contemporary music. Is there really a basis for such contention? Three times in the New Testament, Paul spoke about hymns; Ephesians 5:19 & Colossians 3:16. “addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with…
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