Author Archive: Cornerstone Church
December 1: “Hope of the Promised Future” (Jeremiah 33:10-16)
As Jeremiah had prophesied, Jerusalem fell to Babylon and God’s people were taken as captives. To the exiles in Babylon, Jeremiah gives God’s message of hope. According to God’s promise, a righteous Savior will sprout from David’s line. Israel & Judah will be restored and live in safety. Given their situation, it was very difficult […]
Continue readingNovember 24: “Stop! And Give Thanks!” (Luke 17:11-19)
The Samaritan—when he saw that his body had been healed—stopped, turned around, and went back to Jesus to express his gratitude. Usually we identify with this Samaritan, but in reality, we are more like the nine other Jews who did not stop to give thanks to God. In our busy lives, we go on running […]
Continue readingNovember 17: “The Path of Life” (Psalm 16)
David is facing danger and calls out, “God, keep me safe!” As he faces death, David recalls who God is: God is his refuge, his Lord, his treasure, his counselor. David remembers how God has been good to him and how God counseled him in the path of life. That’s when David’s faith is strengthened, […]
Continue readingNovember 10: “The Lord Almighty is Seated on a Throne” (Isaiah 6:1-8)
Some people are elated and some are devastated by the election results. No matter what the outcome, Christians ought to remember these three things: 1) The Lord Almighty is seated on a throne. (v.1) God is in control. 2) We are all sinful beings in need of God’s mercy. (v. 7) 3) We need to […]
Continue readingNovember 3: “Do Everything in Love” (1 Corinthians 16)
The last chapter of 1 Corinthians seems like a collection of unrelated topics. But there is one thread that runs through all different parts: the theme of love. Paul’s final encouragement to Corinthians is: “Do everything in love.” Without love, all their spiritual gifts and knowledge and wisdom would be meaningless. But with love, they […]
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