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Colossians 1:15–20, Ephesians 6:10–14 When we think about spiritual warfare, we often imagine something dramatic.But Paul begins the battle in a very different place.Where does the real battle happen?Surprisingly, it begins with what our hearts believe is “truth.” Ephesians 6 tells us to “put on the full armor of God,”but Colossians 1 shows us why we can do it.These two passages are not separate.Together, they build a worldview that puts Christ at the center of everything. 1.

[Ac 26:29, NIV] Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." The background of chapters 24 through 26, which we read today, is no longer the mission field where miracles take place. Instead, it is the cold and stifling 'Prison of Caesarea' and the 'Roman Court.' Here, Paul is detained for a long period—a full two years. Look at chapter 24. The greedy Governor Felix, desp

[Ac 23:11, NIV] The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome." As we journey through life, there are suffocating moments when we feel completely surrounded, as if trapped on all sides. Paul, in today’s text, was in exactly that situation. He had been unjustly beaten, imprisoned, and 40 Jewish men had formed a conspiracy, vowing neither to eat nor drink until they had killed

As Paul said farewell to the Ephesian elders with tears at Miletus (Acts 20:37) and journeyed on to Tyre and Caesarea, the same warning resonated at every encounter. Individuals moved by the Holy Spirit—like the prophet Agabus, who dramatically bound his own hands with Paul's belt—persistently pleaded with the Apostle, telling him, "You will be bound when you reach Jerusalem, and handed over to the Gentiles." Even Paul’s own companions wept and begged him not to go. This sit

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 / Acts 20:7-12 Dear beloved congregation, In our life of faith, we constantly receive many answers to prayer and also experience miracles. However, there are also things that have not been accomplished despite our prayers, and we often worry and feel heartbroken because of our own weaknesses. But in the passage we read today, the Apostle Paul reveals his most shameful weakness, the 'thorn in the flesh,' which even God did not remove. He earnestly pleade

Romans 11–14 Romans chapters 11 through 14 are not just a collection of moral teachings; they reveal how God builds a new community through His mercy and perfects it in love .Paul is asking us this question: “This life that began with mercy—how are you living it now?” This passage calls us to examine the foundation and direction of our faith:Is our faith rooted in God’s mercy, and is that mercy bearing fruit in love? 1. Held by Mercy — Stand in Humility and Gratitude (Romans

[Ro 8:35-39, NIV] 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written:"For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neit

In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul explains that although we may have knowledge of God, acting purely based on that knowledge—such as eating food sacrificed to idols—can cause others whose faith is weaker to stumble and even lose their faith. In other words, just because we have the freedom to enjoy something doesn’t mean we should always do so. We are called to live with love and consideration for others. A mature faith is one that takes into account the hearts and consciences of othe

God desires that our faith not remain merely in religious forms or rituals, but that His Word leads us to actions rooted in love and compassion, producing lasting fruit. Faith without deeds cannot bring transformation of character or bear fruit in life; therefore, it becomes a dead faith. God’s law and His Word enable us to realize and understand His truth. Thus, we must live a life that experiences, understands, and learns His Word. Yet it should not end there. Remembering

In Luke 24, two disciples were walking toward Emmaus, saddened and unaware of Jesus’ resurrection. On the way, the risen Lord appeared to them and explained the Scriptures, revealing how the prophecies concerning Himself had been fulfilled. Later, when Jesus took bread, gave thanks, and broke it, their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him.They then went to tell the other disciples about His resurrection, but the others were still hesitant to believe. To believe in the Lo

Beloved Saints, the passage we meditate on today concerns the final exhortations and promises Jesus gave His disciples on the eve of the cross. Within these words lies the most crucial truth we must grasp in our journey of faith. 1. The Prayer Beyond the Cross: Human Weakness and God's Grace (John 13:31–38; Mark 14:27–31; Matthew 26:31–35; Luke 22:31–38) Jesus declared that the hour of the cross was at hand, predicting that the disciples would scatter and that Peter would de

Even our Lord Jesus—who is God—came into the world to die. Physical death is part of God’s principle and order, and so the Son of God moved within that order. Of course, Jesus’ death carried a meaning unlike ordinary death. Jesus actively went into death. That death was a death to save the world, and a death within God’s will and plan. Seen in merely physical terms, that death may appear no different from any other death or even more miserable—but it was instead the path of l

Many times when we regard ourselves as righteous, it springs from a proud heart that exalts our own achievements and boasts in ourselves. This is why the Pharisees, thinking they knew the Law well and kept it well, became proud and considered themselves righteous. But those on whom God pours out His grace are like the tax collector—those who confess they are sinners and come before the Lord with a broken heart. In other words, keeping the Law merely as a law provides no groun

Herod, even after hearing John’s rebuke (Mark 6:18), could not restrain his own desire and lust. He insisted on marrying Herodias, who...

[Ne 2:17-18, NIV] 17 Then I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with...

Esther 4:16; 5:1–3; 7:3–6 Beloved, worship is not just a religious habit but the place where we meet the King. In this place God renews...

YouVersion Chronological Reading Plan — Day 254 Today’s reading God tells Israel, “Be strong,” “Give yourselves to rebuilding the...

Today we look together at Daniel 10–12, Ezra 4:24–5:1, and Haggai 1, learning about God who works beyond the visible opposition and the...

As we draw closer to the end times, the church needs  community spirituality  more than ever. This is not a new concept. From the...

When the people of Israel traveled through the wilderness, they did not scatter randomly.In Numbers 2, God commanded each tribe to camp ...