Read John 20:16-18. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:16-18” »
Author: Kingston Tong
Thank you for the biblical question, “Hebrews 11:22 tells of of a Biblical character living in faith. “When his end was near, [he] spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.” Who is this person?” In Hebrews 11:22, the text says this, “By faith Joseph, when his end was near, … Read More “Question: Hebrews 11:22 tells of of a Biblical character living in faith. “When his end was near, [he] spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.” Who is this person?“ »
Read John 20:15-16. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 15 He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:15-16” »
Thank you for the question on the chronology of the Bible, “In The Bible, Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, but what is the first book of the New Testament?” As one reads the table of content of the Bible, one reads that Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament and … Read More “Question: In The Bible, Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, but what is the first book of the New Testament?“ »
Thank you for the question on marriage, “In the Bible, why was Paul against marriage?” The Apostle Paul is not against marriage. He encourages men and to marry, That is God’s plan for humans of a man and a woman marrying each other. As one reads I Corinthians 7, one may think that the Apostle Paul … Read More “Question: In the Bible, why was Paul against marriage?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question on the Book of Covenant, “Does the Book of Covenant mentioned in the book of Exodus 24:7 include the Ten Commandments?” As one reads Exodus 19–24, there is the verbal declaration of the Book of Covenant by God, the written Book of the Covenant by Moses, and the Ten Commandments … Read More “Question: Does the Book of Covenant mentioned in the book of Exodus 24:7 include the Ten Commandments?“ »
Thank you for the question on understanding the Bible, “How would it be possible to understand the Bible if a person hasn’t been born again of the spirit?” The Bible is a literature book. Anyone can read and understand the context of the Bible. One does not need the Spirit of God to know the facts … Read More “Question: How would it be possible to understand the Bible if a person hasn’t been born again of the spirit?“ »
Thank you for the question on Exodus 3–11, “Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?” When I think about the word, civilization, the word civilization implies certain factors regarding a people group. The most important characteristics are territory, cities, government, religion, social structure, and culture. … Read More “Question: Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question on Judas Iscariot, “Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3 Judas Iscariot had worldly sorrow, but he did not have godly sorrow. … Read More “Question: Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3“ »
Read John 20:11-12. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 11 Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:11-12” »