Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Church of Dawn’s Light The Church of Dawn’s Light consists of a group of Christians who sincerely pursue to know God and love God. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Chief Priests Bribing the Soldiers to Fabricate Rumors: Matthew 28:11–15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/chief-priests-bribing-soldiers/) - The Report of the Guards (Matthew 28:11–15) Good News Productions International and College Press Publishing/FreeBibleimages.org/CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed to the chief priests all the things that were done. 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had - [Bible Verses About Cooperation - Be of One Mind](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-cooperation/) - The Lord Jesus said, “Again I say to you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the - [God Will Provide](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-will-provide/) - [Wait on the Lord – Official Lyric Video](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/wait-on-the-lord-official/) - [The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Matthew 28:1–10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/matthew-28-1-10/) - The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1–10; Psalm 16:1-11; Psalm 49:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-9) 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel - [Bible Verses—Do it Heartily, As to the Lord](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/do-it-heartily-as-to-the-lord/) - We should seek to satisfy God in everything since we believe in Him. The Bible says, “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men” (Col 3:23). This sentence tells us God’s requirement: Do things before God and accept His inspection; do not be subject to the constraints of - [Thank You Lord](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/thank-you-lord-2/) - [It's Good To Believe In God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/its-good-to-believe-in-god/) - [The Requirements Those Who Serve God Must Meet](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/serve-god/) - What must those who serve God possess so that their service of God is in accordance with God’s requirements? Let’s take a look at what the words of God say. In “How to Serve in Harmony With God’s Will,” God says, “Everyone who has resolved to can serve God—but it must be that only those - [Supermoons 2019: Three Successive Rare Supermoons](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/supermoons-2019/) - As predicted by relevant experts, two supermoons will appear successively on 19th February and 21st March 2019, being two fantastic astronomical sights that follow on from the “super blood wolf moon” which appeared on 21st January. Related information states that the term “supermoon” refers to when the full moon moves to its closest point to - [El Pueblo Del Reino Celestial](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-people-of-the-heavenly-kingdom-es/) - [I Saw God’s Protection in the Flood](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-saw-gods-protection-in-the-flood/) - I am a Christian, perform my duty in a place far away from my home, and live in an elderly sister’s. At 2 a.m. on August 4, 2017, roused by a heavy rain, I found the roof was leaking and I hurried to take buckets and basins to contain rainwater. At that time, it was - [God’s Will Behind the First Command He Gave to Man](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/gods-will/) - By Xiaochen It is recorded in Genesis, “And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of - [Little Secrets to Improving the Interpersonal Relationships](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/interpersonal-relationships/) - By Chen Xiaoran One day, I saw a problem on a gospel website, “Recently, there arose some problems in my interpersonal relationship with people around me. I always thought they had opinions and biases about me, and I was also dissatisfied with some acts of them. As the time went by, I gradually felt the - [I Experienced God’s Wonderful Deeds in the Fire](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/wonderful-deeds-in-the-fire/) - I’m 26, a post-90s. My mother accepted God’s work of the last days when I was little. She often said to me, “God has power and authority, so no matter what you encounter, as long as you cry out to Him sincerely, He will care and protect you.” I only half understandingly nodded. However, influenced - [Flowers and Applause Cannot Fill the Void in My Heart](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/flowers-and-applause-cannot-fill-the-void-in-my-heart/) - In the evening sun, when Zhao Yu was walking alone on the playground of a university campus suddenly her cellphone rang. “Hello! Zhao Yu. This is Mr Li. On Thursday afternoon the leaders of the Education Bureau are going to visit our university. Please prepare to make a report.” Zhao Yu hesitated for a moment, - [Cast Off the Bonds of Money](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/cast-off-the-bonds-of-money/) - By Zhifu Struggling to Work for Money In my family, we three brothers and sisters all did well in our studies from childhood, and both my brother and my sister went to college. But when I was about to take exams for entrance into senior high school, my family had been too poor that I - [The Dawn of Life](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-dawn-of-life/) - In 2005 my daughter was born. I, as a first-time mother, felt very happy. Looking at my daughter’s lovely little face, I forgot my labor pains and felt the happiness and joy I had never had. After my confinement, when I was enjoying the happiness of being a mother, a disease came upon me quietly - [Christians’ Experiences and Witnesses—A Money-grubber’s Transformation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-money-grubbers-transformation/) - By Jie Bai I was born into a poor family, so I worked tirelessly with all my heart and soul, wanting to get rid of poverty. My father could not work because of his poor health; therefore, my mother had to support the family by herself. She suffered severe headache problems, however, because we were - [My Husband Is Actually Pretty Great](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/my-husband-is-actually-pretty-great/) - By shunfu When I was a child, I often heard people say: “A husband with prestige brings honor to his wife.” and “Follow the man you marry, be he a cock or dog.” (A Chinese idiom which means a girl has no choice but to live obediently with the man she marries, whether he is - [I know how to get along with others...](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/get-along-with-others/) - By Gaibian The weather was gloomy and not a leaf moved on the trees. It seemed that there was a storm coming. The noise of quarrel came from a workshop. “Did you secretly tell on me to the boss?” “Why would I do that?” “Then how can the boss know that I made private phone - [The Silent Watcher](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-silent-watcher/) - By Zhenglu When it comes to desert, we will think of drought and barrens, clouds of sand, and the peals of camel bells. As a place where only few tough species can survive, it is literally a forbidden zone for humankind. Even though there were some adventurers daring to pay a visit there, the price - [Where Is Happiness?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/where-is-happiness/) - By Ji En I was born into an impoverished rural family in the remote mountain area. And the highway stretching across my village was not opened until I was over ten years old. At that moment, a villager bought a car, causing ripples throughout the entire village, which made me envious. When he drove back - [God Led Me To Get Over My Husband’s Infidelity](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/get-over-my-husbands-infidelity/) - By Jianchi, South Korea After my husband and I had been dating for five years in China, in 2012 we finally joined our lives together in matrimony in South Korea. I personally believed that I had found true love, and I was full of thoughts about the beautiful prospect of our future married life. Although - [I Have Learned How to Work Together With Others](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-have-learned-how-to-work-together-with-others/) - By Han Xue Being Full of Hope for Cooperation Not long ago, due to the need of work, the church arranged for a sister to be my partner. Learning that she was Sister Guan I had known, I felt very happy and thought: To work with Aunt Guan will be an absolutely pleasure cooperation. On - [There Is God’s Realest and Most Beautiful Blessing in Hardship](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/beautiful-blessing-in-hardship/) - There is a love that is called pain. Perhaps you are competent, but you are always serving others, while someone else who is very cowardly has been taken care of. You may have experienced many hardships and are no stranger to tribulations, but the one you are most familiar with lives their entire lives in - [God Is the Unique Reliance of Man](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/unique-reliance-of-man/) - By Chao Ling “Ring, ring, ring …” “Hello! Mom, what’s wrong?” “Chao Ling, you need to take leave from work today. Your child had a sudden fever, so I brought him to the hospital of the town for an examination. Then the doctor said each of the child’s blood indicators was very poor and that - [Obeying God’s Sovereignty and Arrangement, I No Longer Made Demands for the Orders of Takeout Food](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/no-longer-made-demands/) - By Li Tong In a Western fast-food restaurant called Crazy’s, there were only two deliverymen: Yangguang and Datou. One day, Yangguang was patiently waiting for orders, while Datou was idly playing with his mobile phone, his hand scratching his big head. Yangguang hoped that more people could place orders tonight, because in this way he - [Does a Good Score Mean a Good Fate?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/does-a-good-score-mean-a-good-fate/) - Once, afriend made a call to me and said that she was very depressed because her child failed to get into a key high school. In her view, if one enters a key high school, he will be able toenter a key university; when he enters aphone key university, he will be able to get - [Through My Son’s Accident, I Saw God’s Wondrous Deeds](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/through-my-sons-accident-i-saw-gods-wondrous-deeds/) - By Qu Cong “Ring, ring, ring,” Qu Cong picked up the phone. On the other end of the line, all she could hear was her son’s small faint voice, “Mom, my legs are broken. Quickly get some money and bring it to the hospital!” Then immediately she heard a stranger’s voice saying urgently, “Come quickly! - [After Being Betrayed in Marriage, How Did She Emerge From the Haze of Her Torment?(I)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-did-emerge-from-the-haze-of-her-tormenti/) - By Mochou “Happiness” Destroyed by a Single Phone Call “Xiaomin, are you the only one home? Mingli isn’t there?” her friend Xiaomei asked her. “Yeah, he went out to play cards.” “And you believed him when he said that? Hey, I’ll level with you. Mingli is seeing another woman—he’s brought her over to my place - [After Being Betrayed in Marriage, How Did She Emerge From the Haze of Her Torment?(II)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-did-emerge-from-the-haze-of-her-torment-2/) - By Mochou She Finds Something to Live for and Is Freed But later on when Xiaomin saw that Mingli was finding excuses to go see that woman, she still felt uncomfortable. Then one day, Xiaomin read these words of God: “Pernicious influences that thousands of years of ‘the lofty spirit of nationalism’ have left deep - [God’s Wondrous Arrangement Increased My Faith in God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-wondrous-arrangement-increased-my-faith-in-god/) - By Fudan I come from Africa and I was born in a Catholic family. Now, I work as an engineer in a cement plant. Having sought the truth for several years, one day I had the privilege of accepting God’s work of the last days. Since then, I have lived a life of happiness. I - [When I Was Trapped in the Vortex of Money, God Stretched Out His Hand of Salvation to Me](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/when-i-was-trapped-in-the-vortex-of-money/) - By Yangguang From the Highest Heights to the Lowest of the Low My family was quite well-off when I was a child and, after I graduated from college, I managed to get a job in a work unit with some pretty good benefits and an excellent salary. After I got married, my husband and I - [God’s Protection Saved Me From Danger When I Was Kidnapped by a Ruffian](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/gods-protection-saved-me-from-danger-when-i-was-kidnapped-by-a-ruffian/) - By Li Ai, Italy “Don’t move and don’t scream! Do what I say, or this knife will end both you and your child!” said the vicious ruffian, threatening an unarmed pregnant woman with a sharp knife. This was something that happened to Li Ai over 10 years before, and she still felt a lingering fear - [No Longer a Slave to Money, I Obtained Freedom](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/no-longer-a-slave-to-money-i-obtained-freedom/) - By Shipo Frantically Earning Money, Physical and Mental Exhaustion When I was young, our family was poor, and because of this, not only did the villagers look down on us, even our relatives avoided us, in fact even my grandparents didn’t like us. When I realized this, I made a vow: I would make more - [Being Honest in Doing Business, I Gained a Lot](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/being-honest-in-doing-business-i-gained-a-lot/) - By Zhuiqiu I Go With the Flow to Make a Living The hairdressing business could be considered one with ridiculous profit margins. A lot of business owners sell low-cost hair care products at prices more than ten times higher than their actual cost, and then recommend that their customers get membership cards, ostensibly for the - [Recognizing God’s Sovereignty She Felt at Ease](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/recognizing-gods-sovereignty-she-felt-at-ease/) - By Qiu Mu, China When a person has no clear understanding of God’s rule and God’s preordination, he will tend to plan for his future or strive for success on his own. Living in this way will be especially tiring and miserable. Also, this is exactly how the author of this article is. However, when When a person has no clear understanding of God’s rule and God’s preordination, he will tend to plan for his future or strive for success on his own. Living in this way will be especially tiring and miserable. Also, this is exactly how the author of this article is. However, when she has realized this aspect of the truth, she becomes relaxed and relieved at once. - [How to Set Aside Our Great Demands of Fate?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-to-set-aside-our-great-demands-of-fate/) - By Xia Chu, China To change our fate is the dream many of us pursue in life. The more we are discontent with our daily lives, the more intense our desire to change our fate becomes, as if the bud which is implanted in our hearts yearns to blossom and bear fruits. However, in reality, - [She Finally Quit a Game Addiction That Had Been Ruining Her For 23 Years (I)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/she-finally-quit-a-game-addiction-that-had-been-ruining-her-for-23-years-1/) - By Yi Xin, Malaysia Once she got home after work, Yi Xin fell exhausted to the couch. She thought about how she had once again been unable to keep herself from playing games that day at work and had been scolded and given a warning by her boss. She felt so depressed. For 23 years, - [She Finally Quit a Game Addiction That Had Been Ruining Her For 23 Years (II)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/she-finally-quit-a-game-addiction-that-had-been-ruining-her-for-23-years-2/) - By Yi Xin, Malaysia Over the time that followed, Yi Xin would gather together with her brothers and sisters to read God’s words and fellowship about their own experiences and knowledge. She was very moved by the experiences of her brothers and sisters and, through God’s words, she came to understand some of the mysteries - [How to Be Someone Who Loves God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-to-be-someone-who-loves-god/) - What Is the Love of God, and How Can the True Love of God Be Achieved? God’s words say that, “‘Love,’ as it is called, refers to an emotion that is pure and without blemish, where you use your heart to love, to feel, and to be thoughtful. In love there are no conditions, no - [Don’t Panic! We Can Pray to God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/pray-to-god/) - By Panpan The first time when I read the words expressed by Christ of the last days, it was in March, 2013. It was my aunt who preached the gospel to my mother and me. That happened to be at the time of my life being darkest and the most painful. I couldn’t get rid - [Reason Why Prayer Is Necessary](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/prayer-is-necessary/) - By Yi Mi It is said in the Bible that “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Phl 4:6-7). Through these verses, - [The Loving Solution: How to Become an Honest Man Praised by The Lord?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/become-an-honest-man/) - Dear Yanzi, How have you been recently? I was in distress lately because of some questions. So, I would like to seek how to figure them out. The Lord Jesus taught us, “But let your communication be, Yes, yes; No, no: for whatever is more than these comes of evil” (Mat 5:37). I feel miserable - [what kind of people are the poor in spirit?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/people-are-the-poor-in-spirit/) - By Meijuan One day, I saw that the Lord Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). I pondered: The Lord likes the poor in spirit. Those who are not poor in spirit cannot enter the kingdom of heaven. Then, what kind of people are the - [There Is God’s Will Behind His Using a Rainbow to Establish a Covenant With Man](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/rainbow-to-establish-a-covenant-with-man/) - Liu Fang As I looked outside the car window, I saw a rainbow appeared in the sky. It had just rained. This reminded me of the story of the great flood during Noah’s time that destroyed the earth, and that God used a rainbow to establish His covenant with man. In Genesis 6:13, God said, “The - [Do You Know What True Repentance Is?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/do-you-know-what-true-repentance-is/) - By Liu Shuo The Lord Jesus said, “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). From the Lord’s words we know that to enter into God’s kingdom, we must confess and repent to Him. But what is true repentance? The following article will explain it to us and help us find the - [A New Understanding of the Parable of the New Cloth and Old Garment](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/understanding-of-the-parable-of-the-new-cloth-and-old-garment/) - By Yaning One day, after a meeting, a sister asked me, “Brother, the Lord Jesus said, ‘No man puts a piece of a new garment on an old; if otherwise, then both the new makes a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agrees not with the old’ (Luke 5:36). Do - [Do You Know the Significance of the Ten Commandments to Mankind?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/significance-of-the-ten-commandments-to-mankind/) - By Si’en Brothers and sisters, Thanks be to God for giving us the opportunity to fellowship together. I’m certain the Ten Commandments are a familiar subject for all of us. The Bible records that after Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, God used Moses to proclaim the Ten Commandments to teach the Israelites how - [Sharing in Spiritual Devotion: The True Blessings God Bestows Upon Man](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/true-blessings-god-bestows-upon-man/) - By Yimo Speaking of God’s blessings, all brothers and sisters in the Lord are familiar with them. Because regardless of whether we plead for a cure for our illnesses or for having a beautiful and happy family, or hope that we can have a prosperous career, have children and grandchildren, and so forth, God answers - [We Must Put Right Our Views of Belief in God to Obtain His Praise](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/put-right-our-views-of-belief-in-god-to-obtain-his-praise/) - By Fang Shu One day at noon, Fang Shu, dispirited, sat under the big locust tree near his door, thinking: “These years, except for when I had to work, I have spent all of my spare time busying about in the church; I also gained a lot of the Lord’s grace. But recently, the business - [How Did the Lord Jesus Fulfill the Law?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-did-the-lord-jesus-fulfill-the-law/) - By Aili The Lord Jesus said: “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, Till heaven and earth pass, one stroke or one pronunciation mark shall in no wise pass from the law, till all - [Bible Prophecy About the Second Coming of the Lord: Come as a Thief in the Night or Come Upon a Cloud](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/second-coming-of-the-lord/) - Bible Prophecy About the Second Coming of the Lord In which way the Lord will come has always been a highly contentious question. There are conflicting sayings: He will come as a thief in the night or come upon a cloud? The Bible said, “Be you therefore ready also: for the Son of man comes at an hour - [Seeking What “the Book” in Revelation Refers to](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/seeking-what-the-book-in-revelation-refers-to/) - By Wu Ming Wu Ming has been a sincere Christian for many years. She likes reading the Bible very much, and is especially curious about Revelation, eager to know what those prophecies in it mean. Once when she saw a passage in Revelation, “And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on - [God’s Judgment Work in the Last Days Realizes and Fulfills the Prophecies of the Bible](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-judgment-work/) - What is most predicted within the Scriptures is God’s work of judgment and chastisement in the last days. The Scriptures mention God enacting judgment in at least two hundred places; one can say they all predicted that God will carry out His work of judgment and chastisement in the last days. Hereto using just a - [What Love, My God (with Lyrics) by CityAlight](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/what-love-my-god-with-lyrics/) - [8 Bible Verses About Disasters: The Warnings That Disasters Give Us](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/8-bible-verses-about-disasters/) - Now disasters are occurring frequently and becoming greater and greater all over the world. These signs indicate that the great tribulation in the last days prophesied in the Bible is near. So what kind of people will gain God’s salvation and survive, and what kind of people will be cursed and punished by God? The - [The Crucifixion of Jesus and the Death of Jesus: John 19:16–30](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/john-19-16-30/) - The Crucifixion (John 19:16-27; Psalm 69:1-36; Matthew 27:32-44; Mark 15:21-32; Luke 23:26-43) 16 Then delivered he him therefore to them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. 17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: - [Behold Our God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/behold-our-god-2/) - [25 Bible Verses About Encouragement to Increase Your Faith](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-encouragement/) - We inevitably encounter many difficulties in life, such as pressures from work, complex interpersonal relationships, setbacks in marriage, and torment of sickness. No matter what you are experiencing, it’s necessary you read these biblical verses and words of God. They will enable you to gain faith and strength from God to face all difficulties. Bible - [Jesus Is Condemned Before Pilate: Matthew 27:11–25](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/matthew-27-11-25/) - Jesus Before Pilate (Matthew 27:11-14; Luke 23:1-6; John 18:28-40) 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Are you the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, You say. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate - [Judas Hangs Himself: Matthew 27:3–10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/judas-hangs-himself/) - Judas Hangs Himself (Matthew 27:3–10; Zechariah 11:10-17; Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11) 3 Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And - [Biblical Verses About God With Us: How to Have God’s Presence](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-for-depression-god-is-with-us/) - When our faith becomes weak in difficulties, we need God’s presence; when we feel afraid due to frequent disasters, we are more in need of God’s presence. The following biblical verses and related content will help you find the way to have God with you. Biblical Verses About God With Us Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong - [Lord I’m Tired but Don’t Give Up on Me](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/don-t-give-up-on-me/) - [A Reflection on Life From a Journey](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-reflection-on-life-from-a-journey/) - By Lin Jing, China A unique landscape came into my view: There was deep blue sky and endless mountains. The streams running off the peak of Mt. Tianshan were flowing slowly at the foot of it. There was still snow on the top of the yonder hills. Herds of cattle and sheep were grazing. Drawing - [Peter Denies Jesus 3 Times: Matthew 26:69-75](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/peter-denies-jesus-3-times/) - Peter Denies Jesus (Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:15-18) 69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came to him, saying, You also were with Jesus of Galilee. 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what you say. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch, - [God Blessed Job Double: Job 42:10-17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-blessed-job-double/) - God Blesses Job (Job 42:10-17) 10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. 11 Then came there to him all his brothers, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, - [Job Laments His Birth: Job 3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/job-laments-his-birth/) - Job Laments his Birth (Job 3:1-26) 1 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. 2 And Job spoke, and said, 3 Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, There is a man child conceived. 4 Let that day be darkness; let not God - [Bible Verses About the Essence of the Pharisees](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/essence-of-the-pharisees/) - Although the Pharisees had high positions, in order to protect their status and prestige, they resisted God and even nailed Jesus Christ to the cross. It can be seen that if we want to be successful in our faith in God, we should avoid walking the path of the Pharisees. Here we select ten Bible - [Bible Verses About Disasters in the Last Days—Earthquakes, Pestilences, Famines, and Wars](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/eternal-life/) - In recent years, we have seen that disasters such as plagues, wars, famines, earthquakes, and floods are more and more serious around the world. Especially in 2021, disasters are occurring more frequently and more seriously than before. Many people are concerned about disasters that may befall them, and they want to be protected by God - [15 Bible Verses About Faith to Increase Our Faith in Hard Times](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/faith-in-hard-times/) - The Lord Jesus said, “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold” (Matthew 24:12). Today’s world is becoming more and more dark and evil. People all follow the trends of this world, and long for the enjoyments of the flesh. Believers don’t practice the Lord’s words, or follow the Lord’s commandments; - [Casting Crowns - Make Room](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/casting-crowns-make-room/) - [This Is My Father's World](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/this-is-my-fathers-world/) - [Aint No Grave](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/aint-no-grave/) - [I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-heard-the-voice-of-jesus-say/) - [Christus Victor (Amen)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/christus-victor-amen/) - [Listen to the Word of the Lord](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/listen-to-the-word-of-the-lord/) - [Spirit and the Bride](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/spirit-and-the-bride/) - [Think About The Lord](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/think-about-the-lord/) - [My Christian Awakening: Fame and Gain Are Not the Key to Happiness](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/fame-and-gain-are-not-the-key-to-happiness/) - By May, Taiwan Fame and gain are goals that many people chase after their whole lives even though many of us have personally witnessed the plights of others as they endure pain and suffering in a bitter struggle for fame and gain. However, few are ever able to break free from the shackles of a - [Bible Verses of Fear of God - Depart From Evil](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-of-fear-of-god-depart-from-evil/) - Is it very important to fear God? Yes, very important. It relates to mankind’s attitude toward God. If we have a heart that fears God, we will seek God’s will in everything and do it according to God’s requirements. Take Job, he feared God and shunned evil. He hated his children’s feasting, so he always - [Satan Once More Tempts Job: Job 2:1-10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/satan-once-more-tempts-job/) - Job Loses His Health (Job 2:1-10) 1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, From where come you? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From - [Day By Day](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/day-by-day/) - [Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-keep-me-near-the-cross/) - [Being an Honest Person, I Live Straightforwardly](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/being-an-honest-person-i-live-straightforwardly/) - By Xiaofang, Australia When I first came to Australia, because of the language barrier I met lots of failures in finding a job: Sometimes, I received no reply after my interview; sometimes, I was turned down directly on the phone. … Faced with such a situation, I felt rather worried: If I failed to find As a new arrival in Australia, she, finally found a job after many difficulties, yet during work she often made mistakes. She feared that if she told the truth, she would be dismissed; but when she didn’t tell the truth, she felt uneasy in her heart. Caught in this dilemma, she thought of God’s words, from which she found a way to practice being honest. Do you want to know how she practiced the truth of being an honest person? Then, this article “Being an Honest Person, I Live Straightforwardly” will tell you. - [How Can We Achieve Obedience to God When Faced With Adversity?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-can-we-achieve-obedience-to-god-when-faced-with-adversity/) - By Xiaoran, China Lele: How are you these days? When I heard from you last night, my heart couldn’t calm down for a long time. Thinking back, as we first believed in the Lord, you told me that no matter how rough the path ahead would be, you would follow the Lord all your life. When God’s blessings come upon us, we feel happy, saying “Thank You, God” repeatedly; while when we face adversity, we complain against God in our hearts, and even become estranged from Him, unable to obey Him. Why is there such a drastic change in our attitude toward God? How can we achieve obedience to God when faced with adversity? This article will tell you the answer. - [Bible Verses About Forgiveness - Build Right Relationships With Others](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/build-right-relationships-with-others/) - The teaching of the Bible makes us understand how important it is to forgive others since we have been forgiven by the blood of Christ. Therefore, we should forgive those who do things harming our interests because we are able to stand firm before God by the grace and mercy bestowed by the Lord. When - [Bible Verses About Forgiving Others - Getting Along With Others](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/getting-along-with-others/) - When we have conflicts with others in life, how should we forgive others to interact with them in harmony? The following 8 verses on forgiveness in the Bible and relevant articles will help you find the way to practice. Please read on. Bible Verses for Reference: Matthew 6:14–15 For if you forgive men their trespasses, - [Job Loses His Children and Property: Job 1:13-22](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/job-loses-his-children-and-property-2/) - Job Loses his Children and Property (Job 1:13-22) 13 And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house: 14 And there came a messenger to Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: 15 And the Sabeans fell - [Satan Tempts Job for the First Time: Job 1:6-12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/satan-tempts-job-for-the-first-time/) - Satan's First Attack (Job 1:6-12) 6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. 7 And the LORD said to Satan, From where come you? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, - [Tallis' Canon](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/tallis-canon/) - [Goodness of God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/goodness-of-god-2/) - [I Am Not My Own](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-am-not-my-own/) - [His Mercy Is More](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/his-mercy-is-more/) - [My Child Is Critically Ill—God Brings Him Out of Danger](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-brings-him-out-of-danger/) - By Li Ai, Italy In early 2003, my baby that I had carried for over nine months suddenly died in the womb. This terrible event caused our entire family a lot of pain. I really wanted to have another child, but I was afraid I would lose it again, and so I developed postpartum depression. There are a couple of sayings that say a child is the “apple of their parent’s eye,” and a “pearl in their parent’s palm.” In particular, parents take every care to look after a little baby that has just been born; they hold it in their arms and love it dearly, and they are afraid that something untoward may happen. When a child is in danger as it grows up, its parents become consumed with anxiety and don’t know which way to turn. But who can save a child from danger? A doctor? Or someone else? The protagonist’s experience below will answer this question for us. - [I See God’s Wondrous Deeds From My Brother’s Experience](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-see-gods-wondrous-deeds-from-my-brothers-experience/) - By Lizhi, South Korea “Lizhi, something bad has happened. When Xiaodong was working on the building site, a ton of steel bars fell from high up and crushed him. He’s lost a lot of blood and his life is now hanging in the balance. He’s been taken to hospital, so you’d better hurry.” I was When sudden disaster befalls, we may perhaps become panic-stricken and will not know how to face it. But when the younger brother of the female protagonist in this article meets with disaster, because she prays to God and relies on God, she witnesses God’s wondrous deeds. - [How to Practice Spiritual Devotion to Achieve Good Results](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-to-practice-spiritual-devotion-to-achieve-good-results/) - By Xun Qiu, China Every Christian knows that believing in God requires a normal spiritual life, namely spiritual devotion. It is the foundation of establishing a proper relationship with God and the way of practice that is absolutely necessary in the growth of our spiritual life. Then, how should we practice spiritual devotion to achieve Having spiritual devotion is required learning for every single Christian and the foundation of establishing a normal relationship with God. Moreover, achieving good results during spiritual devotion is the precondition for the growth of our spiritual life. So, how should we practice spiritual devotion to achieve good results? - [What Is True Faith?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/what-is-true-faith/) - By Li Xin, China What is faith? Under comfortable environments, with our careers going well and family lives maintaining peace, many of us will have the faith to follow the Lord, actively reading the Bible and attending meetings; however, once something unpleasant happens, we will become weak immediately. For example, when we are facing living Many brothers and sisters in the Lord are familiar with the word “faith,” but what is true faith? What will true faith bring to us? This article will tell us the answer. - [Give Me Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/give-me-jesus/) - [Blessed Assurance](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/blessed-assurance/) - [The Lord Is My Salvation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-lord-is-my-salvation/) - [He Is Exalted // I Exalt Thee (Medley)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/he-is-exalted-i-exalt-thee-medley/) - [He Will Hold Me Fast](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/he-will-hold-me-fast/) - [Our Father](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/our-father/) - [Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/pass-me-not-o-gentle-savior/) - [My Worth Is Not In What I Own](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/my-worth-is-not-in-what-i-own/) - [Bible Verses About Friendship - Friendship Is a Gift From God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-friendship/) - Everyone longs for true friendships. A soul is lonely without any friend. A real friend is the gift God has given us. He comes to us for various reasons, may be a good friend for lifetime, or just accompanies us for a period of our life. But we can see a different world and understand - [Bible Verses About God’s Love - How Much of God’s Love Do You Know?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-gods-love/) - Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. John 15:9-10 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: continue you in my love. If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide - [Bible Verses About God’s Name](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-gods-name/) - As recorded in the Bible, God’s name was Jehovah in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament. And Revelation prophesies that God will take a new name when He returns in the last days. Why are God’s names different in each age? Why will God’s name change? What’s God’s new name in the - [Prophecy About the Gospel of the Kingdom - The Gospel of the Kingdom Spreads to the Ends of the Earth](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-gospel-of-the-kingdom-spreads-to-the-ends-of-the-earth/) - The gospel of the kingdom—the way of repentance was spread by the Lord Jesus when He worked on earth. God hopes we can bear witness for Him to win souls, to bring more people before God. Now various catastrophes such as famines, plagues and earthquakes are appearing frequently, and the last days has already come. - [Job’s Character and Wealth: Job 1:1-5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/job-11-5/) - Job's Character and Wealth (Job 1:1-5) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. 2 And there were born to him seven sons and three daughters. 3 His substance also was seven thousand sheep, - [Jonah’s Anger at the Lord’s Compassion: Jonah 4:1-11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jonah-41-11/) - Jonah's Anger at the Lord's Compassion (Jonah 4:1-11) 1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. 2 And he prayed to the LORD, and said, I pray you, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before to Tarshish: for I knew that - [Ninevites’ Sincere Repentance Wins Jehovah God’s Mercy: Jonah 3:5-10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jonah-35-10/) - Nineveh Repents (Jonah 3:5-10) 5 So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them. 6 For word came to the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered - [Jonah Preaches to the Ninevites That God Will Destroy Them: Jonah 3:1-4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jonah-31-4/) - Jonah Preaches to the Ninevites (Jonah 3:1-4) 1 And the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the preaching that I bid you. 3 So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now - [Bible Prophecy About Great Tribulation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-prophecy-about-great-tribulation/) - What will happen during and after the great tribulation? Here we selected some Bible verses about the great tribulation as below to solve your doubts. Events during the great tribulation Destruction of false religion Revelation 17:1 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying to - [Lamb](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/lamb/) - [WE COME RUNNING](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/we-come-running/) - [Jonah Cast Into the Sea and Swallowed by a Big Fish: Jonah 1:11-17, 2:1-10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jonah-cast-into-the-sea-swallowed-by-big-fish/) - Jonah Cast Into the Sea and Swallowed (Jonah 1:11-17) Sweet Publishing/FreeBibleimages.org/CC BY-SA 3.0 11 Then said they to him, What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us? for the sea worked, and was tempestuous. 12 And he said to them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the - [6 Comforting Bible Verses for Those Who Are Grieving](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/6-comforting-bible-verses-for-those-who-are-grieving/) - Though relatives and friends comfort us when we are grieving, sometimes it bears little fruit. In the face of suffering, we still cannot triumph over it. The following comforting Bible verses may console you and bring you hope for the future. If you haven’t accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, accept the Lord Jesus’ salvation - [From Paralysis to Recovery—At Age 70, I Witnessed God’s Wonderful Salvation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/from-paralysis-to-recovery-at-age-70-i-witnessed-gods-wonderful-salvation/) - By Sun Hong I am a Christian, and I am 70 years old. I once became paralyzed because of an illness, and nearly became braindead. During that period, I gave up any hope of surviving, but at a critical juncture, God’s words gave me faith and allowed me to miraculously recover. If God hadn’t saved - [Trouble in Paradise | Trust and Obey](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/trouble-in-paradise-trust-and-obey/) - [Believe On Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/believe-on-jesus/) - [Necessary Readings for Christians: Enlightenment From the Jews Who Followed the Pharisees in Resistance to the Lord Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/necessary-readings-for-christians-enlightenment-from-the-jews-who-followed-the-pharisees-in-resistance-to-the-lord-jesus/) - By Cheng Tu One day in 33 A.D., dark clouds loomed over Jerusalem, filling the air with gloom. The Lord Jesus, with a crown of thorns on His head, was standing on the platform where the trial had been held. Off the platform were the angry chief priests, scribes and Pharisees, who shouted, “His blood - [Jonah Sent to Nineveh, Flees to Tarshish: Jonah 1:1-10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jonah-sent-to-nineveh-flees-to-tarshish-jonah-11-10/) - Jonah Sent to Nineveh, Flees to Tarshish (Jonah 1:1-3) Sweet Publishing/FreeBibleimages.org/CC BY-SA 3.0 1 Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3 But Jonah rose up to flee - [Joshua 2: Rahab Welcomes the Spies](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/joshua-2-rahab-welcomes-the-spies/) - Rahab Welcomes the Spies - Joshua 2 1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. 2 And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, - [After Her Son’s Sudden Heart Attack, She Witnesses a Miracle by Relying on God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/after-her-sons-sudden-heart-attack-she-witnesses-a-miracle-by-relying-on-god/) - By Zhongshi Hovering Between Life and Death After a Medical Emergency The evening of October 5, 2017, my youngest son Xunxun and his family came to my place for dinner, just like always, and afterward Xunxun went to the school to teach a class. A little after 8:00 p.m. my daughter-in-law called and said hastily, - [My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Reese Oliveira (age 11)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/my-heavenly-father-loves-me-reese-oliveira-age-11/) - [A Child’s Prayer by Janice Kapp Perry – Cover by One Voice Children’s Choir](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-childs-prayer-by-janice-kapp-perry-cover-by-one-voice-childrens-choir/) - [Feel God’s Love—15 Bible Verse About Helping Others](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verse-about-helping-others/) - Top 15 Bible verses about helping others allow us to feel God’s love. The Bible teaches us to help others and be considerate toward others. In fact, helping others is of great significance. We are manifesting God’s love through helping others. These verses told us that we should help others no matter what status and - [New Thing Coming](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/new-thing-coming/) - [He Will Come And Save You (Live)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/he-will-come-and-save-you-live/) - [When Her Daughter Was Gravely Ill and Nearly Died, a Miracle Produced in Faith](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/when-her-daughter-was-gravely-ill-and-nearly-died-a-miracle-produced-in-faith/) - By Wenjie “Mom, I want to do the operation this year.” “Yeah, it’s time. We’ve put it off too many years. Then when you go home let’s do it.” “Yeah, mom, so let’s settle everything and then go back home. Talk to you soon.” A storm of thoughts raced through Wenjie’s mind as she hung - [18 Bible Verses for Healing - Powerful Scriptures to Encourage You](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-healing-only-god-can-heal/) - In this days and age, everyone needs encouragement and help because we may be hurt by various matters. Only God can heal us and be the reliance of our souls. The Bible verses about healing are selected as below. Let’s feel God’s love and accelerate the growth of our spiritual life while reading. Healing Scriptures - [Joshua 3: The Crossing of the Jordan](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/joshua-3-the-crossing-of-the-jordan/) - The Crossing of the Jordan - Joshua 3 Sweet Publishing/FreeBibleimages.org/CC BY-SA 3.0 1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 And it came to pass after three days, that the officers - [The Camp at Gilgal](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-camp-at-gilgal/) - The Camp at Gilgal 19 And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho. 20 And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal. 21 And he spoke to the children of - [Her Son’s Severe Illness: How She Experienced It by Relying on God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/her-sons-severe-illness-how-she-experienced-it-by-relying-on-god/) - By Wang Hui In the Spring of 2015, Wang Min left her home to run some errands one day and came back to find her son Linlin sitting on his bed looking very pale. He was holding his stomach with both hands and he kept vomiting. Wang Min hurried over and asked, “Linlin, what’s wrong?” - [The Jews Hoped for the Messiah’s Arrival, so Why Did They Crucify the Messiah?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-jews-hoped-for-the-messiahs-arrival-so-why-did-they-crucify-the-messiah/) - By Xia Wei As we all know, the Jews were God’s chosen people, Israel was the birthplace of God’s work, the Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would lead the lives of the Israelites, and thus the Jews had eagerly yearned for the coming of the Messiah. But why was it that when the Messiah—the - [The Jesus Way (Radio Version)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-jesus-way-radio-version/) - [Water Baptism](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/water-baptism/) - [BRIGHTEN THE CORNER](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/brighten-the-corner/) - [Whatever My Test Score Is, I’d Love to Be a 100% Honest Man](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/honest-man/) - By Xiaoyun Everyone wants to get good grades in his exams and I was no exception. If I get good grades and have good results, I can get prizes, receive praise from my parents, and more importantly, I can be liked by my teachers and envied by my classmates. I recalled my final exam of - [The “Friendship” Boat Almost Sunk](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/friendship/) - By Ning Chen When I heard that the leader was going to transfer Li Man to our group, I felt uneasy: Why do they transfer her to my group? I worked with her before, so I knew a little bit about her: She is very smart and good at learning new things; no matter what - [Learn to Make a Trade-off](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/learn-to-make-a-trade-off/) - By Chen Nuo Haoran came back to the village from the town. He was the only college student in the village over the years. People in and around the village all said that he was promising in the town. Early one morning, Grandpa asked Haoran to carry a basket on his back and follow him - [Obey God’s arrangement can we acquire His guidance and blessings](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/obey-gods-arrangement/) - Some time ago, our manager told us at the meeting, “After this monthly summary, our company staff will be deployed. Some with bad business will work at the grassroots and others with good business will work at the company’s headquarters. Therefore, come on, everybody!” Only capable and experienced people could work at the company’s headquarters. - [The “Friendship” Boat Almost Sunk](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-friendship-boat-almost-sunk/) - By Ning Chen When I heard that the leader was going to transfer Li Man to our group, I felt uneasy: Why do they transfer her to my group? I worked with her before, so I knew a little bit about her: She is very smart and good at learning new things; no matter what - [Having Learnt to Set Aside the Desires, I Embraced God’s Blessings](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/having-learnt-to-set-aside-the-desires-i-embraced-gods-blessings/) - By Wang Li One morning in early summer, Yuxuan was riding on the way to work. It was her first day at the new company. She was naturally keen to make a good impression on her manager and colleagues. So she accelerated. After she arrived, the manager briefed her on her task, and then arranged - [My Daughter’s Depression Unwittingly Lifts](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/daughters-depression/) - By Han Bin, Germany “Your child is diagnosed with juvenile depression. Now she should stop going to school and recuperate for a time.” The doctor’s words stupefied me like a slap in the face. Looking at Xiaoyu nestling in my arms, I suddenly felt guilty and sad, tears of remorse rolling down my face … - [Christian Testimony: Relying on God, I Overcame Satan’s Temptation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-overcame-satan-temptation/) - By Wang Jing My daughter had no child for ten years after she got married. The people around me all looked at me with a peculiar gaze. My husband also often nagged, “No matter how much money I make, what use will it be? I even don’t have a grandchild to continue my family lineage.” - [In a Fire, I Saw God’s Hand](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/in-a-fire-i-saw-god-s-hand/) - By Chen Yan Late one night in that spring, an urgent knocking on the gate woke my husband and me, and the voice of my neighbor living behind me rang out. I hurried to put on my clothes to answer the gate. On opening my door, I was shocked by what I saw. A great - [Being an Honest Person in Business, I Saw God’s Blessing(I)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/being-an-honest-person-in-business-i/) - By Lin Qiang I was born in a poor family. Since I could remember things, I had led a life of being discriminated against. So, I promised myself: In the future, I must make a lot of money and live a rich life above others, to let people look at me with new eyes. After - [Being an Honest Person in Business, I Saw God’s Blessing (II)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/being-an-honest-person-in-business-i-saw-gods-blessing-ii/) - By Lin Qiang One day, a fashionable lady in her forties came to my shop and directly asked: “I want to have my hair dyed. What’s the price?” I daren’t charge wicked price as before, so I frankly replied: “Forty, fifty, or sixty; you can choose as you wish.” She said: “Sixty. The price here - [Breaking Unspoken Industry Rules: Witnessing God’s Blessings Through Honest Business Operations](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/witnessing-god-s-blessings-through-honest-business-operations/) - By Wang Cheng “Hey Wang, no wonder you’re hardly making any money in your business! You worked so hard on fixing that scooter just now but only charged a bit for labor. If it had been me, I would’ve just stuck a new part in to save the trouble and make a little more cash.” - [Reflections on the Story of Moses Sending Men to Search the Land of Canaan](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/search-the-land-of-canaan/) - The Old Testament recorded: “And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the wilderness of Paran: all those men were heads of the children of Israel” (Numbers 13:3). “And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched to the children of Israel, saying, The land, through which - [How do we build a normal relationship with God at work?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/stay-connected-to-the-lord-in-our-busy-life/) - Dear brothers and sisters of Spiritual Q&A: I am a believer who has just accepted God’s work. Even though fellowship meetings and daily devotions are very important to a Christian, my demanding and tiring job robs all the time I have. I make good money but I always feel the emptiness and shame. How do - [Can Money Bring Us Happiness?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/can-money-bring-us-happiness/) - By Liu Jun One morning, my former leader came to shop at my store. He said to me, “Do you know Boss Ma died last month, the one who built the houses for our unit before?” I asked him in surprise, “I just saw him not long ago and he looked fine. Why did he - [The Reason Why Jonah Was Swallowed by a Fish](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-reason-why-jonah-was-swallowed-by-a-fish/) - By Zhao Hua One day when I was browsing through pictures of the Bible, my eyes were drawn to a picture of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish in the sea. Then I opened the Book of Jonah in the Bible and read the following verses, “Now the word of Jehovah came to Jonah - [How to Give Effective Help and Support to Brothers and Sister: Grasp 3 Principles](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-to-give-effective-help-and-support-to-brothers-and-sister-grasp-3-principles/) - By Yinzi The Bible says, “But the end of all things is at hand: be you therefore sober, and watch to prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man has received the gift, even so - [Joshua 6 – The Walls of Jericho](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/joshua-6-the-walls-of-jericho/) - The Walls of Jericho Joshua 6:1-21 Now Jericho was straightly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. And the LORD said to Joshua, See, I have given into your hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor. And you shall compass the city, - [Bible Verses About Holiness - Without Holiness No Man Shall See the Lord](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-holiness-without-holiness-no-man-shall-see-the-lord/) - “Because it is written, Be you holy; for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:16). From the verse we can see that as Christians, we should pursue to cast off our corruption and be purified as so to see the Lord, because the Lord is holy. The following verses about holiness will help us get a - [By Truly Relying on God, I Saw God’s Wondrous Deeds](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/by-truly-relying-on-god-i-saw-gods-wondrous-deeds/) - By Huigai After I came to accept God’s work in the last days, although I attended gatherings, my heart wasn’t often in them. Instead, I was always thinking about how to make a lot of money and live a life as top dog. I never really treated belief in God seriously. 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The following Bible verses about hope will not only bring hope to you in adversity but show you the way to welcome the Lord, so that you will gain the faith and hope to face these difficulties. 1. Where - [We Have This Hope/When We All Get to Heaven](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/we-have-this-hope-when-we-all-get-to-heaven/) - [How Should Christians Treat Trials When Faced With Them?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-should-christians-treat-trials-when-faced-with-them/) - By Huixin Every brother and sister will encounter trials, like illness, persecution and suffering, natural and manmade disasters. When these situations befall us, they are tests of our faith and obedience toward God. The Bible says, “For You, O God, have proved us: You have tried us, as silver is tried” (Psalm 66:10). “My brothers, - [Three Key Elements of Being the Poor in Spirit](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/3-keys-to-be-poor-in-spirit/) - When I was practicing spiritual devotions this morning, I saw the following verse in the Bible: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3), and I thought: Why did the Lord Jesus ask people to be the poor in spirit? And why shall the poor in spirit enter - [Exodus 10 – The Ninth Plague: Darkness – Ten plagues of Egypt](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-ninth-plague-darkness/) - Exodus 10:21-29 And the LORD said to Moses, Stretch out your hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt. And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days: They saw not - [Exodus 9 – The Fifth Plague: Livestock – Ten Plagues of Egypt](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/ten-plagues-of-egypt/) - The Fifth Plague: Livestock Exodus 9: 1-7 Then the LORD said to Moses, Go in to Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus said the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. For if you refuse to let them go, and will hold them still, Behold, the hand of the - [Marvelous Protection: My Heart Valve Necrosis Healed by Itself Amazingly](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/my-heart-valve-necrosis-healed-by-itself-amazingly/) - By Jiaping “Bee-Woo! Bee-Woo!” With siren howling, an ambulance raced over from the east along the pool. I walked quickly to my doorstep, and saw that my neighbor Ms. Zhang, who had got lung cancer, was being carried into the vehicle, followed by her wailing husband and child. Watching this scene, I couldn’t help but - [22 Bible Verses About Patience](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-patience/) - Proverbs 25:15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone. Matthew 10:22 And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved. Luke 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and - [The Transfiguration – Bible Story](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-transfiguration-bible-story/) - The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-13) 1And after six days Jesus takes Peter, James, and John his brother, and brings them up into an high mountain apart, 2And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3And, behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elias - [In Danger, God Saves My Granddaughter and Me From the Brink of Death](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/in-danger-god-saves-my-granddaughter-and-me-from-the-brink-of-death/) - By Laochen Out of the Blue I Nearly Become a Vegetable One morning around eight o’clock, my wife and I took our 7-year-old granddaughter to help collect firewood and haul it back to the house in our hand-pulled cart. We packed the cart full of wood that was a few inches thick, and then at - [Amazing Grace - THE ASIDORS 2024 Hymnal](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/amazing-grace/) - [It Was God Who Saved Me When I Was Afflicted by Terminal Uremia](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/it-was-god-who-saved-me-when-i-was-afflicted-by-terminal-uremia/) - By Zhang Lei Discovering My Terminal Illness, Falling Into Desperation In October of 2016, I began suffering from uremia, and after examination at several well-known hospitals in Beijing, I was diagnosed with severe kidney disease. There were only two treatments to keep me alive: One was a kidney transplant, and the other was dialysis. This - [Joshua 1: God Commissions Joshua](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/joshua-bible-story-god-commissions/) - Sweet Publishing/FreeBibleimages.org/CC BY-SA 3.0 God Commissions Joshua - Joshua 1 1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you, and all - [Here As In Heaven](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/here-as-in-heaven/) - [I Am a Child of God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-am-a-child-of-god/) - [The Calling of Abram](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-calling-of-abram/) - Sweet Publishing/FreeBibleimages.org/CC BY-SA 3.0 The Calling of Abram - Genesis 12 1 Now the LORD had said to Abram, Get you out of your country, and from your kindred, and from your father's house, to a land that I will show you: 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will - [The Lord Will Express Words When He Comes Again – Humbly Seek](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/humbly-seek/) - Bible Prophecy – The Lord Will Express Words When He Comes Again – Humbly Seek God’s word is truth and the source of man’s life. We can gain provision from God’s word. When it comes to the second coming of the Lord Jesus, many Christians are full of expectation and imagination, then will He express the words when He comes - [HOMETOWN](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/hometown/) - [Praise (feat. Elevation Choir)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/praise-feat-elevation-choir/) - [Closer To Your Heart](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/closer-to-your-heart/) - [10 Bible Verses About Humility to Help Your Christian Walk of Faith](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/10-bible-verses-about-humility-to-help-your-christian-walk-of-faith/) - God loves the humble and hates the arrogant. Without humbleness, you can neither get through your Christian walk of faith nor be able to do God’s will. The scriptures record, “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). This shows that God blesses the poor in spirit. Only - [Worthy Is The Lamb](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/worthy-is-the-lamb/) - [God’s Word Has Liberated Me From the Temptation of Money](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-word-has-liberated-me-from-the-temptation-of-money/) - By Xiao’ai “Money isn’t everything, but without it, you can do nothing.” Many people approve of this view, thinking that in today’s society, you need money to make others look up to you, and that without money, you are a second-class citizen. Once, I used to believe this as well, and I strove to earn - [How Should One Pray so God Will Listen?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-should-one-pray-so-god-will-listen/) - By Liu Lan Hello, brothers and sisters! Today I’d like to share a topic with you—how should we make effective prayers? Everyone who comes before God knows to pray to Him, but some brothers and sisters are usually unable to feel the presence of God or grasp His will when praying. As a result, although - [The Tower of Babel](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-tower-of-babel/) - The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) Sweet Publishing/FreeBibleimages.org/CC BY-SA 3.0 And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelled there. And they said one to another, Go to, - [Inspirational Country Song - "The Prodigal"](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/inspirational-country-song-the-prodigal/) - [The Armour with lyrics](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-armour-with-lyrics/) - [Why Did the Lord Jesus Say That Rich People Struggle to Enter God’s Kingdom?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/why-did-the-lord-jesus-say-that-rich-people-struggle-to-enter-gods-kingdom/) - By Xiaoliang When I got up early in the morning, I said a prayer, then opened up the Bible and read the following: “And, behold, one came and said to Him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And He said to him, Why call you Me good? - [Lord Reign In Me](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/lord-reign-in-me/) - [God’s Words Awakened Me, and I Have Ceased Trading My Life for Money](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-words-awakened-me-and-i-have-ceased-trading-my-life-for-money/) - Working Myself to Death, Living the Life of a Money-Maker Growing up in a poor family, I faced constant rejection as a child, and the glances of disdain from everyone around gave me an even greater sense of inferiority. Adults would often say: “Money isn’t everything, but without it, you can do nothing,” “When you - [Bible Verses About Incarnation - Knowing the Mystery of the Incarnation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-incarnation/) - Everyone who sincerely believes in the Lord hopes to enter the heavenly kingdom and gain eternal life. What is the way to realize this wish? Read these verses to learn the mysteries of incarnation, such as what the incarnation is, what the essence of the incarnation is, and how to understand Christ is the truth, - [Noah's Sons - Bible Stories - Genesis 9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/noah-s-sons-bible-stories/) - Noah's Sons (Genesis 9:18-19) Sweet Publishing/FreeBibleimages.org / CC BY-SA 3.0 And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. These are the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth covered. Noah's Shame and Canaan's Curse (Genesis 9:20-25) And - [Bible Verses About God's Final Judgement](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-gods-final-judgement/) - There are many Bible verses prophesying God’s final judgement. So what is God’s final judgement? What is its relationship with our entry into the kingdom of heaven? These selected Bible verses about the final judgement and related content will show you the answers. 1. Bible Prophecies About God’s Final Judgement John 12:47-48 And if any - [Goodness of God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/goodness-of-god/) - [God's Covenant with Noah - Genesis 9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-covenant-with-noah-genesis-9/) - The Covenant of the Rainbow (Genesis 9:1-17) And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be on every beast of the earth, and on every fowl of the air, on all that moves - [Bible Verses About Joy—A Merry Heart Does Good Like a Medicine](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-merry-heart-does-good-like-a-medicine/) - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice ever more. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks… Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones. 1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, you love; in whom, though now you see him not, yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable - [ABIDE WITH ME](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/abide-with-me/) - [Practicing Being Honest, I Witnessed God’s Blessings](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/practicing-being-honest-i-witnessed-gods-blessings/) - By Gengxin Once, to earn a greater profit, I cut corners and used inferior cotton filling to deceive my customers. But as I searched for meaning, I came to realize that the value of our lives isn’t about how much wealth we accrue, but instead is about how to be a good person. At the - [Exiting the Ark - Bible Stories - Genesis 8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/exiting-the-ark-bible-stories/) - Exiting the Ark (Genesis 8:13-19) Sweet Publishing/FreeBibleimages.org/CC BY-SA 3.0 And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of - [When I Obeyed God’s Sovereignty, My Daughter Recovered From the Brink of Death](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/when-i-obeyed-gods-sovereignty-my-daughter-recovered-from-the-brink-of-death/) - By Zhongxin “Ma’am, Xiaowei had a brain hemorrhage. She’s in the hospital right now, and the doctor says they need to operate immediately …” I was shocked when I received a call from my daughter’s friend in Thailand. No wonder I hadn’t been able to reach my daughter on the phone the last few days. - [New Life Worship - Awaken the Anthem](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/new-life-worship-awaken-the-anthem/) - [Breaking Free From the Shackles of Money, She Finds the Right Path of Life](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/breaking-free-from-the-shackles-of-money-she-finds-the-right-path-of-life/) - By Chen Wei When you’re young you trade your life for money and when you’re old you trade money for your life: This is the story of many people’s lives. Life is priceless—life and money simply aren’t interchangeable. In an age that sees money as life itself, we end up becoming slaves to money, but - [He Lives (Lyric Video)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/he-lives-lyric-video/) - [The Great Flood - Bible Stories - Genesis 7-8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-great-flood-bible-stories/) - The Duration of the Flood (Genesis 7:17-24) And the flood was forty days on the earth; and the waters increased, and bore up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth. And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly on the earth; and the ark went on the face of the waters. And - [Bible Verses About Entering the Kingdom of Heaven](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-kingdom-of-heaven/) - Every Christian yearns for being raptured into the kingdom of heaven when Jesus comes. Bible verses about entering the kingdom of heaven will resolve your difficulties and problems about entering the kingdom of heaven. As we all know, there are many aspects of truth about entering the kingdom of heaven Christians must know, for example, - [When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/when-the-roll-is-called-up-yonder/) - [Trust in You (Starstruck Sessions)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/trust-in-you-starstruck-sessions/) - [Holy Spirit (Lyrics)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/holy-spirit-lyrics/) - [Jesus My Everything](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-my-everything/) - [A Fresh Interpretation of “Pray Without Ceasing” in the Bible](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-fresh-interpretation-of-pray-without-ceasing-in-the-bible/) - By Li Chen 1. What does praying without ceasing refer to? Regarding the apostle Paul’s words “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), many people interpret them as constantly speaking to God and consider it a very difficult thing to accomplish. In fact, praying without ceasing is not some sort of outward ritual. Instead, it refers - [15 Bible Verses About Looking Up to God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/verses-looking-up-to-god/) - It’s inevitable that we’ll have some difficulties, setbacks, and even some barriers that we can’t cross in our life. But God always accompanies us as our only reliance. As it is written in the Bible, “But Jesus beheld them, and said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible” - [Entering the Ark](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/entering-the-ark/) - Entering the Ark (Genesis 7:1-5) And the LORD said to Noah, Come you and all your house into the ark; for you have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Of every clean beast you shall take to you by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by - [Bible Verses About the Lord Jesus’ Resurrection](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-the-lord-jesus-resurrection/) - Read these 12 carefully chosen Bible verses about the Lord Jesus’ resurrection to sense God’s love and salvation for us. Matthew 20:18-19 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, And shall deliver him - [Mercy](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/mercy/) - [Noah Builds the Ark](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/noah-builds-the-ark/) - Noah Builds the Ark Genesis 6:11-22 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked on the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way on the earth. And God said to Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; - [Cain and Abel](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/cain-and-abel/) - Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-7) And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bore Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she again bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in process of time it - [6 Bible Verses Teach Us to Help and Love Brothers and Sisters in the Lord in Spirit](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/6-bible-verses-teach-us-to-help-and-love-brothers-and-sisters-in-the-lord-in-spirit/) - Helping and loving brothers and sisters in Christ is one of the principles of getting along with other Christians. What does the Bible say about helping and loving brothers and sisters in Christ? Please read the following 6 Bible verses. Psalm 85:10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. - [Sunset Listen Through](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/sunset-listen-through/) - [Holy Forever (Lyrics)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/holy-forever-lyrics/) - [Expulsion from the Garden of Eden](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/expulsion-from-the-garden-of-eden/) - The Serpent's Deception (Genesis 3:1-7) Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, Yes, has God said, You shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said to the serpent, We may eat of the - [16 Bible Verses About Life to Give You Strength](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/16-bible-verses-about-life-to-give-you-strength/) - We hope these Bible verses about life and relevant words of God will strengthen your faith and help you understand that it’s important to pursue life in faith in God. No matter what setbacks or failures you experience during the journey of seeking God, we hope these words will bring you encouragement, faith, and strength. - [Scars in Heaven (Lyrics)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/scars-in-heaven-lyrics/) - [Bible Prophecy: Time and Place of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/time-and-place-of-the-second-coming-of-jesus-christ/) - Many people have different opinions about the time and place of the second coming of the Lord. Some people think the Lord will appear again in Israel; some think the Lord will descend from clouds to reveal Himself to all people. But God’s work is wonderful and hard to fathom. Where God appears and when - [The Creation of Man and Woman](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-creation-of-man-and-woman/) - The Creation of Man (Genesis 2:4-7) These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens, And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: - [God’s Words Free Me From the Bondage of Fame and Fortune (II)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/gods-words-free-me-from-the-bondage-of-fame-and-fortune-ii/) - By Ruyi Facing temptations, I was in two minds. When I wanted to cast off the bondage of fame and gain, I came up against Satan’s testing. One of my old friends suddenly called me and said, “I have a good friend, who manages a large Wealth Management Company in Hong Kong. And he has - [God’s Words Free Me From the Bondage of Fame and Fortune (I)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-words-free-me-from-the-bondage-of-fame-and-fortune-i/) - By Ruyi Since a young age, my parents always taught me, “You must study hard and get into a good university like your cousins. We look forward to your making a distinguished name for yourself and bringing honor and glory to our ancestors.” For this, my parents signed me up for many classes of supplementary - [God’s Words Helped Me Let Go of Myself (I)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-words-helped-me-let-go-of-myself-i/) - By Aimu I am a mechanical engineer in charge of mechanical design and maintenance in a local heavy machinery company. I’ve been working there since I graduated from college. In no time at all, half a year had passed, and my work was coming along quite well. No matter what difficulties I met at work, - [God’s Words Helped Me Let Go of Myself (II)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-words-helped-me-let-go-of-myself-ii/) - By Aimu The next morning, thinking of my commitment to God the night before, I felt a little regretful: Did I really need to apologize to my subordinates? Yes, they usually loved to gossip, but if I really apologized to them, and they told the other departments, then how would I look in their eyes? - [The Creation of the World](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-creation-of-the-world/) - The Beginning(Genesis 1:1-2) In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved on the face of the waters. The First Day: Light(Genesis 1:3-5) And God said, Let there be light: and - [The Old Rugged Cross](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-old-rugged-cross/) - [Meaning of Salvation in the Bible](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/meaning-of-salvation-in-the-bible/) - We are saved due to the Lord Jesus’ redemption. The Scripture records, “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture” (John 10:9). From this we can see that only by possessing true faith in God can we be saved. - [Casting Off the Shackles of Money, I Embarked on the Path to a Happy Life](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/casting-off-the-shackles-of-money-i-embarked-on-the-path-to-a-happy-life/) - By Liu Cheng “The doctor said you’ve got uremia. At present, there is no effective treatment for it. But you can still be kept alive by renal dialysis and you’ll receive a kidney transplant once a suitable donor is found in the future. …” my wife said in tears. When I heard the word “uremia,” - [The Calm Of My Storm](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-calm-of-my-storm/) - [I Have Decided To Follow Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-have-decided-to-follow-jesus/) - [I Offer My Life](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-offer-my-life/) - [3 Aspects of Practice to Develop Reverence for God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/3-aspects-of-practice-to-develop-reverence-for-god/) - By Tongxin As Christians, the least we must attain is reverence for God, because only those who revere God can magnify Him in heart and have obedience and love for Him. Job is an example of those who revere God. He feared God and shunned evil all his life, and when confronted with Satan’s temptations, - [Jesus Healing the Bleeding Woman and Raising of Jairus’ Daughter](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-healing-the-bleeding-woman-and-raising-of-jairus-daughter/) - The Healing Touch of Jesus (Matthew 9:18-26) 18While he spoke these things to them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay your hand on her, and she shall live. 19And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. 20And, behold, - [9 Bible Verses About Relying on God to Increase Your Faith and Courage](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/relying-on-god/) - What should we do if we encounter hardships in life? Read these Bible verses about relying on God, which can give you faith and courage to face various difficulties. Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also - [For Christians, Regularly Attending Meetings Is Unignorable](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/for-christians-regularly-attending-meetings-is-unignorable/) - By Chang Qing It’s written in the Bible, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25). Attending meetings is something we Christians have to observe. But now, some brothers and sisters can’t do - [Bible Verses About the Sabbath Day – Know the Work of God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-the-sabbath/) - Bible Verses About the Sabbath Genesis 2:3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. Exodus 20:8-11 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shall you labor, and do all your work: But the seventh - [Demons Cast into Pigs](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/demons-cast-into-pigs/) - (Mark 5:1-20) 1And they came over to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, - [Eagle's Wings](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/eagles-wings/) - [How Great Is Our God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-great-is-our-god/) - [Bible Verses About Repentance - Turn to God and Turn From Evil](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-repentance-turn-to-god-and-turn-from-evil/) - Now disasters are becoming more and more serious. Only if we truly repent to God can we gain God’s guidance during disasters so that we can have a way forward and be raptured into the heavenly kingdom. Many believers in the Lord have such confusions: We often confess our sins and repent to the Lord - [Jesus Calls Matthew](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-calls-matthew/) - Sweet Publishing/FreeBibleimages.org CC BY-SA 3.0 (Matthew 9:9-13) 9And as Jesus passed forth from there, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. 10And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and - [Seek God’s Face According to these 3 Ways and You Will Gain His Presence](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/seek-god-s-face-according-to-these-3-ways-and-you-will-gain-his-presence/) - In life, if we can often seek God’s face, we will build a normal relationship with God and God will lead us to understand His will and show us the way forward. So, how should we seek God’s face? The following 3 principles will be helpful to you. The First Principle of Seeking God’s Face: - [The Feeding of the Five Thousand](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-feeding-of-the-five-thousand/) - The Feeding of the Five Thousand – Matthew 14 When Jesus heard of it, he departed there by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward - [3 Ways of Practice to Help You Deal With Unpleasant Things](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/3-ways-of-practice-to-help-you-deal-with-unpleasant-things/) - By Mingli In real life, we often encounter something unpleasant, such as setbacks in our work, our bosses’ criticism, quarrels with our spouses, sudden disasters at home, or bad personal relationships. When faced with such things, we often complain and say, “O Lord, I believe in You and expend and sacrifice for You. So why - [The Lord of the Sabbath](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-lord-of-the-sabbath/) - The Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-8) 1At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungered, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat. 2But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, Behold, your disciples do that which is not lawful - [Bible Verses About Rapture - The True Meaning of Rapture](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-true-meaning-of-rapture/) - It is said in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” Therefore, when it comes to the rapture, many people hope to be raptured into the - [What I Gained After Being Honest in the Workplace](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/what-i-gained-after-being-honest-in-the-workplace/) - By Xiaofang When I first came to Australia, because of the language barrier I met lots of failures in finding a job: Sometimes, I received no reply after my interview; sometimes, I was turned down directly on the phone. … Faced with such a situation, I felt rather worried: If I failed to find a - [Waves (Live Acoustic)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/waves-live-acoustic/) - [Keep On The Sunny Side](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/keep-on-the-sunny-side/) - [Top 15 Bible Verses to Strengthen Your Relationship With God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/strengthen-your-relationship-with-god/) - Have you felt your relationship with God become ever more estranged as time goes by? Fast-paced life makes our mind occupied with all kinds of people, things, and events, and it gives us little time to quiet ourselves before God, to get close to God, and to contemplate Him. Gradually, our hearts become ever more - [Forever Faithful](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/forever-faithful/) - [Jesus Reigns (Live)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-reigns-live/) - [Have Thine Own Way Lord](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/have-thine-own-way-lord/) - [Jesus Heals Two Blind Men](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-heals-two-blind-men/) - Two Blind Men Receive Sight (Matthew 20:29-34) 29And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 30And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, you son of David. 31And the multitude rebuked them, because they - [How to Avoid Praying in the Wrong Way](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-to-avoid-praying-in-the-wrong-way/) - By Chengxin Common Problems in Prayer We see someone praying for a long time, saying many things and speaking pleasant words, and we believe them to be a spiritual person who has a normal relationship with God, and that God will surely hear the prayers of such a person. We therefore learn to pray in - [The Annular Solar Eclipse to Appear on June 10, 2021: Fulfilling the Bible Prophecy](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/fulfilling-the-bible-prophecy/) - After the super blood moon on May 26, another rare celestial event—the annular solar eclipse—will occur on June 10. Many scholars of the Bible think that the appearances of the blood moon and solar eclipse fulfill the Bible prophecy and portend that the great and terrible day of the Lord is near. That is, the - [At The Cross](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/at-the-cross/) - [Bible Verses About Spiritual Warfare: How to Overcome Satan’s Temptation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-spiritual-warfare-how-to-overcome-satans-temptation/) - In life, we often suffer from illnesses, misfortunes of families, difficulties at work, and disasters. Therefore, our hearts stray from God and we are unwilling to read the Bible, attend meetings, or take part in church life; we fall into Satan’s temptations, doubt and complain against God, and may even sever our relationship with God, - [Mastering These 3 Points Makes It No Longer Difficult to Interact With Others](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/makes-it-no-longer-difficult-to-interact-with-others/) - By Hanxiao In this complex society, we have to deal with all kinds of people every day. Each person’s personality, hobbies, habits, temperament, etc. are all different, so in our interactions some conflicts and misunderstandings will inevitably arise. Getting along well with others is not easy—this brings great difficulties to our work and life, and - [The Lord Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-lord-jesus-triumphal-entry-into-jerusalem/) - The Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-11) And when they drew near to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, to the mount of Olives, then sentJesus two disciples, Saying to them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway you shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them to - [Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/turn-your-eyes-upon-jesus/) - [For the Beauty of the Earth](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/for-the-beauty-of-the-earth/) - [Matthew 21:12-17 – Jesus Cleanses the Temple](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-cleanses-the-temple/) - Jesus Cleanses the Temple – Matthew 21 And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, And said to them, It is written, My house shall be called the - [Are Your Prayers in Line With God’s Will?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/are-your-prayers-in-line-with-gods-will/) - By Xuesong Prayer is a channel through which Christians can call on God and interact with God, and it is the most crucial link through which Christians may establish a normal relationship with God. Prayer that is in line with God’s will can enable us to obtain God’s enlightenment and guidance, understand God’s will, and - [Being an Honest Person Leaves Me Feeling Peaceful and at Ease](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/being-an-honest-person-leaves-me-feeling-peaceful-and-at-ease/) - By Keqiu Recently, I found a job, doing the cleaning in a hostel. For me who is elderly, it’s no problem to do the work of labor. I wouldn’t cause troubles in work, so I would not be afraid of being scolded by my boss. As you see, I’m a person who cares much about - [Bible Verses About Stress and Worry—Building Faith in God Is Very Important](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/building-faith-in-god-is-very-important/) - We have selected twenty Bible verses about stress and worry and we hope these verses can help us build faith in God. When we meet stress and difficulties, we should believe God’s mighty power and commit our difficulties to Him. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. 1 John 3:20 - [God Really Loves Us](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-really-loves-us/) - [Great Is Your Name](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/great-is-your-name/) - [Knowing God’s Righteousness From His Two Different Attitudes to King Solomon](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-two-different-attitudes-to-king-solomon/) - By Mowen The Bible records a king of Israel—Solomon, who was the wisest king throughout the ages. Recently, through reading the story of him, I gained new knowledge of God’s righteous disposition. And I realized that in our belief in God, to understand the truth and better worship God, it is extremely important that we - [The Faith of the Canaanite Woman](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-faith-of-the-canaanite-woman/) - (Matthew 15:21-28) 21Then Jesus went there, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried to him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, you son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 23But he answered her not - [12 Bible Verses About Strength That Will Lift Your Soul](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-strength-that-will-lift-your-soul/) - Although we believe in God, we have little confidence in God. The following 12 Bible verses about strength will help us increase our confidence in God. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Isaiah 33:2 O LORD, be gracious to us; we have waited for you: be you their arm - [Onward Christian Soldiers](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/onward-christian-soldiers/) - [Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Hillsong UNITED - Live in Israel](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/live-in-israel/) - [A Doctor’s Transformation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-doctors-transformation/) - By Liu Jing When my mother took me to the hospital to see a doctor in my childhood, I saw doctors and nurses in white shuttling to and fro and felt that they were like angels. I deeply admired them and thought: If only I would become an “angel in white” when I grow up! - [Seeing God’s Selfless Love for Mankind From the Lord Jesus’ Words](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/seeing-gods-selfless-love-for-mankind-from-the-lord-jesus-words/) - By Ganxin The Lord Jesus said, “How think you? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, does he not leave the ninety and nine, and goes into the mountains, and seeks that which is gone astray? And if so be that he find it, truly I say to - [Bible Story - Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-story-jesus-heals-a-boy-with-a-demon/) - (Matthew 17: 14-21) And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatic, and sore vexed: for often he falls into the fire, and oft into the water. And I brought him to your - [12 Bible Verses About Salvation - Meaning of Salvation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-salvation-meaning-of-salvation/) - We are saved due to the Lord Jesus’ redemption. The Scripture records, “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture” (John 10:9). From this we can see that only by possessing true faith in God can we be saved. - [When I Had Cancer, God Gave Me the Faith to Overcome the Threat of Death](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-gave-me-the-faith-to-overcome-the-threat-of-death/) - By He Xin In May 2014, I often suffered from stomachache. Sometimes it hurt so much that I felt as if I was being ripped apart, and that I came out in a cold sweat all over my body; I also got diarrhea. In the beginning, thinking that it was just dysentery, I took some - [Hope Of The Ages](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/hope-of-the-ages/) - [Surrounds Me](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/surrounds-me/) - [Bible Story - The Centurion's Great Faith](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-centurions-great-faith/) - Matthew 8: 5-13 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him, And saying, Lord, my servant lies at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus said to him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that you - [30 Bible Verses About Trusting God in Difficult Times to Give You Strength](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/trusting-god-in-difficult-times-verses/) - Isaiah 41:10 Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness. Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own - [Awakening After a Car Accident](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/awakening-after-a-car-accident/) - By Ming Li There was a time when all I thought about was money. Then, unexpectedly I got into a car accident, and in the midst of my helplessness and suffering, it was the word of God that showed me the reason behind why I had been living for money. At that point, I entered - [Significance of the Lord Jesus’ Baptism](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/significance-of-the-lord-jesus-baptism/) - By Xinjie We Christians will be baptized when beginning to believe in the Lord. Though baptism is merely a ceremony, it represents that we officially return to the Lord Jesus, becoming a Christian. So baptism is an important matter for us believers. In Matthew 3:13–17 it says: “Then comes Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to - [This Is Our God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/this-is-our-god/) - [Come As Close As You Want](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/come-as-close-as-you-want/) - [Worry and Anxiety Bible Verses](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/worry-and-anxiety-bible-verses/) - We all want to live a happy life. However, while walking the path of pursuing happiness, we often feel worried and anxious because of encountering adversity. Actually, the more worried and anxious we feel, the more we need to pray to God and rely on God. Only by relying on the strength given by the - [Critically Ill, I Saw God’s Wondrous Deeds by Relying on God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/critically-ill-i-saw-gods-wondrous-deeds-by-relying-on-god/) - By Limei Every one of us maybe will release a sigh: “A storm may arise from a clear sky and bad luck can strike out of the blue.” No one can predict or control whether his path through life is bumpy or unimpeded. I once hovered dangerously close to death because of my disease but - [A Must-read for Christians: 3 Principles of Magnifying God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/3-principles-of-magnifying-god/) - By Xiaocao God once said, “You shall have none other gods before me” (Deuteronomy 5:7). This is one of God’s commandments which we mankind must abide by. God is the Creator, the source of life for all things, who constantly supplies all things and rules over and controls all creation, so it is the law - [Great is Thy Faithfulness](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/great-is-thy-faithfulness/) - [That's The Power](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/thats-the-power/) - [Bible Verses About Worship - Worship in Spirit and Truth](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-worship/) - Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching. Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them. John 4:23-24 But the - [Job 42 – God Blesses Job](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-blesses-job/) - (Job 42:10-17) And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. Then came there to him all his brothers, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with - [Job 1 – The Temptation of Job: Job Loses His Children and Property](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/job-loses-his-children-and-property/) - Job Loses his Children and Property (Job 1:13-22) And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house: And there came a messenger to Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: And the Sabeans fell on them, and - [15 Bible Verses About Wisdom: Wisdom Comes From God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/wisdom-comes-from-god/) - We all know that man's wisdom comes from God. Here are 15 selected Bible verses about wisdom to help you know God's wisdom. Know the Source of Wisdom Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 147:5 Great is - [During My Husband’s Sudden Cerebral Infarction, I Saw God’s Wondrous Sovereignty](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-saw-god-s-wondrous-sovereignty/) - By Xinlan “Ring ring….” The hasty sound of the telephone spoiled the tranquility of my room, and the telephone message made my heart in turmoil. What was to come gave me a deep understanding that God has the final say on the life and death of man. It was 5 a.m. on the morning of - [Grasp Four Elements, and Your Prayers Will Be Accepted by God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/grasp-four-elements/) - By Yang Yang Every brother and sister knows that prayer is a way by which we communicate with God. Therefore, apart from in the morning and evening, we also pray before and after meals, at gatherings, on the Sabbath, and so on. However, how exactly should we pray so that our prayers can be accepted - [Behold Our God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/behold-our-god/) - [Testimony to God’s Grace: After a Snakebite, I Saw God’s Wondrous Protection](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/after-a-snakebite/) - By Wang Feng, China Whenever I see these words spoken by God, “Almighty God is an all-powerful physician! To dwell in sickness is to be sick, but to dwell in the spirit is to be well. So long as you still have one breath, God will not let you die.” I think of how in - [Inspiration From Job’s Trials](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/inspiration-from-job-s-trials/) - By Kelly, United States What was Job’s attitude when God’s trials befell him? We all know about Job’s trials from the Bible. It records that after Satan’s first temptation, all of Job’s livestock was stolen away by robbers, his servants were killed and his children were all crushed to death by the collapsing house. When - [Before the Throne](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/before-the-throne/) - [13 Bible Verses About Suffering to Help You Rely on God in Hardships](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-suffering/) - 1. What does the Bible say about suffering? John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Hebrews 10:32-33 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after you were - [Job 2 – The Temptation of Job: Job Loses His Health](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/job-loses-his-health/) - Job Loses his Health (Job 2:1-10) Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. And the LORD said to Satan, From where come you? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to - [Job 3 – Job Curses the Day of His Birth](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/job-curses-the-day-of-his-birth/) - Job Laments his Birth (Job 3:1-26) After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. And Job spoke, and said, Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, There is a man child conceived. Let that day be darkness; let not God regard it from above, - [15 Bible Verses About Obedience](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-obedience/) - Romans 13:5 Why you must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Ephesians 5:24 Therefore as the church is subject to Christ, so let the - [Knowing God’s Righteous Disposition From Solomon’s Story](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/knowing-god-s-righteous-disposition-from-solomons-story/) - By Chunyu God was pleased with King Solomon and bestowed incomparable abundance upon him. After Solomon was born, he received Jehovah God’s favor. Just as it is written in the Bible, “And He sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and He called his name Jedidiah, because of Jehovah” (2 Samuel 12:25). When he - [Bible Verses About Praising God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-praising-god/) - God is our only reliance, and only He is worthy to be praised and worshiped. If you have any understanding of the following praise verses, you are welcome to share your ideas with us! Psalm 150:2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 2 Samuel 22:4 I will call - [Grace | Laura Story](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/grace-laura-story/) - [Job 42 – The Lord Rebukes Job’s Friends](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-lord-rebukes-jobs-friends/) - (Job 42:7-9) And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words to Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against you, and against your two friends: for you have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job has. Therefore take to you - [Inspirations From King David’s Stories](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/inspirations-from-king-davids-stories/) - By Xiaowei The Old Testament records a king. He was once an ordinary shepherd but later chosen by God and became a beloved king of the Israelites. When David was only 14-15 years old, he tended sheep in the fields. He was able to save the flock from the lion or other beast with his - [Praying in Conformity With God’s Will: 4 Principles](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/praying-in-conformity-with-god/) - By Lin Qiao, China Ever since we started believing in the Lord, we knew that praying to God and communing with God is indispensable to our spiritual life. Because God’s word says, “Prayer is one of the ways in which man cooperates with God, it is a means by which man calls upon God, and - [Job 38-42 – God Speaks To Job](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-speaks-to-job/) - God Challenges Job (Job 38-39) Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up now your loins like a man; for I will demand of you, and answer you me. Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? - [The Love of Christ](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-love-of-christ/) - [25 Encouraging Bible Verses About Hope](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-hope/) - There are 25 encouraging Bible verses about hope. As for every believer, hope is very important. If you have God in your heart, then you have hope. Now, we are in the last days. We all long for the return of the Lord Jesus and expect to be reunited with Him. No matter what we - [No Longer Being a Slave to Money, I Live a Life of Great Value](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-live-a-life-of-great-value/) - By Cheng Shun The Death of My Neighbor Evokes My Memories At past 8:00 p.m. on a midsummer evening, my neighbor Wang Ke’s wife rushed to my house with a phone in her hand, and said, “It’s high time that Wang Ke should be home, but he still hasn’t arrived yet. I’ve phoned him so - [Taking Inspiration From the Story of Abraham](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/taking-inspiration-from-the-story-of-abraham/) - By Xiaoguo There is a story in the Bible: God promised to give Abraham a son when he was one hundred years old. Although Abraham thought it was impossible, God fulfilled His promise and really did give him a son. However, when his son grew up, God asked Abraham to offer him up. Abraham obeyed - [Who Am I](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/who-am-i/) - [Christian Devotional: 3 Principles of Reading the Bible Enable You to Become Closer to the Lord](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/reading-the-bible-closer-to-the-lord/) - By Xiao Xiao Speaking of reading the Bible, I trust every Christian is familiar with it, because it has been an indispensable thing for us to do every day since we started believing in the Lord. 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From her exchange with the Lord Jesus, she recognized that He was the Messiah foretold in the prophecies. She - [नोआका दिनहरू आएका छन्](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/days-of-noah-have-come-ne/) - [Exodus 1-4 – The Story of Moses](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-story-of-moses/) - The Israelites Multiply in Egypt (Exodus 1:1-22) Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; every man and his household came with Jacob. Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. And all the souls that came out of the loins of - [14 Bible Verses About Encouragement](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-encouragement/) - John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in me you might have peace. 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Whether we can receive God’s salvation is directly related to whether we can be saved and enter into the kingdom of heaven. From God’s - [Exodus 7 – The First Plague: Blood](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-first-plague-blood/) - The First Plague: Blood Exodus 7:14-25 And the LORD said to Moses, Pharaoh’s heart is hardened, he refuses to let the people go. Get you to Pharaoh in the morning; see, he goes out to the water; and you shall stand by the river’s brink against he come; and the rod which was turned to - [5 Popular Bible Verses About Comforting](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/5-popular-bible-verses-about-comforting/) - Psalm 94:19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul. Psalm 23:4 Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. Psalm 86:17 Show me a token for good; - [What Happened After a Constant High Fever Consumed My 9-Year-Old Daughter](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/after-a-constant-high-fever-consumed-daughter/) - By Su Hui “Mom, how does this red coat look on me? Cute?” my daughter asked me with an expectant look. “Yes, your cheeks appear even more rosy!” I replied, happily. Seeing how healthy my daughter was, I felt a deep gratitude in my heart for God’s care and protection, and couldn’t help but recall - [I Give You My Heart | Hillsong](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-give-you-my-heart-hillsong/) - [How Should We Pray to Receive God’s Praise?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/we-pray-to-receive-god-praise/) - By Chengcheng, China Prayer is an important way in which we establish a proper relationship with God. But why sometimes doesn’t God hear our prayers? How should we pray to receive God’s praise? I was confused by these problems in the past. But now I have a new knowledge of prayer through a special experience. - [Feeling Pained, I Bid Farewell to the Pursuit of Being a Millionaire and Then Found a Meaningful Life](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/farewell-to-the-pursuit-of-being-a-millionaire/) - By Jinyu, Taiwan Many people believe that money is everything, and that only being rich makes you happy. However, when they are racing down the path of pursuing money, they find themselves farther and farther away from happiness. I’d also fallen down in my pursuit of money, ending up bruised and battered. After seeking in - [Why God Allows Unfavorable Things to Befall Christians](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/why-god-allows-unfavorable-things-to-befall-christians/) - By Arby, Philippines Exhausted and depressed after a busy day, Arby alone climbed up a mountain at dusk. 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Recently, I read - [King of Kings (Acoustic) - Hillsong Worship](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/king-of-kings-hillsong-worship/) - [Bible Verses About the Signs of the Second Coming of the Lord](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/second-coming-of-the-lord-about/) - We all hope to be raptured into the heavenly kingdom when the Lord returns. So what signs will appear when the Lord returns? Have these signs appeared? These Bible verses about the signs of the second coming of the Lord will remind us to watch and prepare at any time to welcome the Lord’s return. - [Beautiful Christian Inspirational Country Album](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/beautiful-christian-inspirationa/) - [Il Est Bon De Croire En Dieu !](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/its-good-to-believe-in-god-fr/) - [Où Est Ma Maison](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/where-is-my-home-fr/) - [UMAT KERAJAAN SURGA](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-people-of-the-heavenly-kingdom_id/) - [Di Mana Rumahku](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/where-is-my-home-id/) - [Ang Pag-Ibig ng Isang Ina](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-mother-s-love-ph/) - [स्वर्गिक राज्य की प्रजा](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-people-of-the-heavenly-kingdom-hindi/) - [The Old Man And The Child](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-old-man-and-the-child/) - [Three Standards for Measuring Whether or Not We Have a Normal Relationship With God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/have-a-normal-relationship-with-god/) - By An Yun Everyone who believes in God wants to have a normal relationship with God and to be approved and praised by Him. 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Now, it is the end of the last days. Many brothers and sisters, who truly believe in the - [As Christians, How Should We Treat Trials?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-should-we-treat-trials/) - By Jiangjing As Christians, none of us are strangers to trials. The Bible says, “And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It - [Exodus 8 – The Third Plague: Gnats - Ten Plagues of Egypt](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/gnats-ten-plagues-of-egypt/) - Exodus 8:16-19 And the LORD said to Moses, Say to Aaron, Stretch out your rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt. And they did so; for Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it - [11 Bible Verses About Loving Each Other](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-loving-each-other/) - John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another. John 15:17 These things I command you, that you love one another. - [Story of Me and My Daughter Who Lives From Paycheck to Paycheck](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/story-of-me-and-my-daughter/) - By Song Ling Children’s Excessive Consumption Brought Their Mothers Annoyance One Sunday, I was chatting with several mothers in Lan Bei Park. Aunt Liu said helplessly, “Yesterday my child spent a few hundred yuan on four dresses. Today she is going to eat at a restaurant with her friends. She doesn’t feel any regrets for - [God’s Love Stays Forever Among Men](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-love-stays-forever-among-men/) - [Beautiful Instrumental Hymn - Battle Hymn of the Republic](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/battle-hymn-of-the-republic/) - [Exodus 8 – The Fourth Plague: Flies - Ten Plagues of Egypt](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/exodus-8-the-fourth-plague-flies/) - The Fourth Plague: Flies Exodus 8:20-24 And the LORD said to Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; see, he comes forth to the water; and say to him, Thus said the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me. Else, if you will not let my people go, - [8 Bible Verses About Baptism to Help You Know the True Meaning of Baptism](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-baptism/) - Luke 3:16 John answered, saying to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I comes, the lace of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Acts 1:4–5 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should - [Jan. 31, 2018 Super Blue Blood Moon and Lunar Eclipse](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/blood-moon-and-lunar-eclipse/) - Skywatchers are in for a rare treat tomorrow (Jan. 31): a Blue Moon, a total lunar eclipse and a supermoon all at the same time! It’s the first total lunar eclipse since 2015 and the first Blue Moon Blood Moon visible from the U.S. since 1866! 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Another example, a friend suddenly treats you - [New Light: 3 Things to Do When We Pray](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/3-things-to-do-when-we-pray/) - Do you know what three aspects we should pay attention to in our daily prayers? Today we will fellowship on this issue. Please read on. The first aspect: pondering God’s words and seeking the truth when praying. When practicing spiritual devotions every day, if we can read God’s words with a prayerful heart, ponder God’s - [Grasping These 4 Main Points, We Can Establish a Normal Relationship With God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/we-can-establish-a-normal-relationship-with-god/) - By Xunzhi As Christians, we all know that establishing a close relationship with God is a top priority for us believing in God. But oftentimes, we are obsessed with external affairs, and hardly quiet our hearts before God. Then, what should we do to establish a close relationship with God? Mastering these four main points - [Four Tips for Helping Us Establish a Proper Relationship With God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/build-a-good-relationship-with-god/) - God says, “Establishing a good relationship with God is of the utmost importance to anyone who believes in God; everyone should regard it as a task of paramount importance and the biggest event in their life. Everything you do is measured by whether you have a normal relationship with God” (“How Is Your Relationship With - [How I Let Go of Struggles for Personal Benefit in a Close Friendship (II)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/personal-benefit-in-a-close-friendship-ii/) - By Shunxin, Thailand Why Friendship Can’t Stand the Test of Personal Interests After hearing me out, Sister Li responded, “The people, events, and things that God arranges around us are actually all just a mirror. Whatever we see in them is actually how we are. Since we are all human beings who have been corrupted - [How I Let Go of Struggles for Personal Benefit in a Close Friendship (I)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/personal-benefit-in-a-close-friendship/) - By Shunxin, Thailand Finding a Close Friend Abroad, a Wonderful Helper for Starting a Business From Scratch When I first came abroad I had a really hard time, but I later met someone who became a really close friend. She was wonderful to me—not only did she help me with things in daily life, but - [Under the Guidance of God’s Words, I Broke Free From My Enslavement to Money and Found a Life of Meaning](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/under-the-guidance-of-gods-words/) - By Mengzi, China Chasing Childhood Dreams of Striking It Rich, in the Struggle to Succeed I Was Struck Down With Illness In my early student years, I would often go to a rich classmate’s house to play. I felt extremely envious of this classmate because she had her own room and even had a Simmons - [What Is the Meaning of Jesus Christ Being Baptized?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-christ-being-baptized/) - By Liu Ruochen In chapter 3, verses 13-17 of Matthew, they read: “Then comes Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized of him. But John forbade him, saying, I have need to be baptized of you, and come you to me? And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it to be so - [Bible Verses About Faith to Increase Your Faith in Weakness](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-about-faith/) - The Importance of Faith Hebrews 3:14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end; James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things - [Why Fasting and Prayer Cannot Resolve the Issue of Desolation in the Church](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/fasting-and-prayer/) - By Zheng Xin Editor’s note: Lin Ke, a Christian, desperate to resolve the issue of desolation in the church, has fasted and prayed countless times. However, in the end, there is still no resolution to this issue. Only after seeking does she understand that this problem can only be resolved through praying in accordance with - [God's Grace Will Give You Peace | Start Your Day With Prayer for Success](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/start-your-day-with-prayer-for-success/) - [Through Experiencing an Illness, I See That God Is the Source of Man’s Life](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/see-that-god-is-the-source-mans-life/) - By Jin Min, China An Accident Befalling, I Called for God in Despair My husband and I contracted more than 10 mu of Moso bamboo (Chinese name “mao chu,” meaning hairy bamboo) land. bambooBecause spring was the season of bamboo shoot, my husband and I would go to the mountain to dig for bamboo shoots - [God’s Words Led Her to Walk Out of the Impasse of Her Broken Marriage](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/impasse-of-her-broken-marriage/) - By Lu Yao Lu Yao had been envious that others could get together with their families to enjoy the sweetness of family since she was young. When she was four years old, her father often fought and quarreled with her mother, and under the pressure of livelihood, her father went out to work. Afterward, her - [God’s Love Helped Me Get Over the Pain Caused by Emotional Entanglement](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-love-helped-me-by-emotional-entanglement/) - By Kemu, Australia I, who lived in a small town since childhood, was a little introverted, and neither dared to talk before others nor liked to go out. After I started to work, I was often treated with disdain by my boss and bullied by my colleagues because I didn’t like talking much. So, I - [Insight From 3 Bible Stories: How to Pray According to the Lord’s Will](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-to-pray-according-to-the-lords-will/) - By Xuesong Praying is a way for Christians to commune with God and obtain enlightenment from Him, and is an essential practice in our daily life. Since praying is so important to us Christians, how should we pray in accordance with the Lord’s will so that He will hear? This is an issue that every - [It's God’s Guidance That Rid Me of Video Games’ Affliction](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-guidance-that-rid-me-of-video-games-affliction/) - By Jiejing, Japan I Inadvertently Became Addicted to Video Games My dad is a video game lover. Whenever he had free time at home, he’d always be sitting in front of the computer playing one of his games while my brother and I sat by his side watching. Without even realizing, I also became enticed - [Exodus 9 – The Sixth Plague: Boils – Ten plagues of Egypt](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-sixth-plague-boils/) - The Sixth Plague: Boils Exodus 9: 8-12 And the LORD said to Moses and to Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh. And it shall become small dust in all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil - [22 Great Bible Verses About Prayer to Help You Pray](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-prayer-to-help-you-pray/) - 1. What is sin according to the Bible? Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness. – 1 John 3:4 And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he has seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he - [How Should We Treat Biblical Prophecies About the Second Coming?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/prophecies-about-the-second-coming/) - There are a lot of prophecies of the Lord’s return in the Bible. Every Christian is familiar with them. Especially we who are anxiously expecting the Lord’s return even want to properly understand and know the prophecies of the Lord’s return, so that we can meet the returned Lord and realize the desire of entering - [IN YOU ALONE by Lifebreakthrough](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/in-you-alone-by-lifebreakthrough/) - [New Wine - Hillsong Worship](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/new-wine-hillsong-worship/) - [Finding a New Life After Letting Go of Fame and Gain](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/after-letting-go-of-fame-and-gain/) - By Tiexin, Malaysia Setting My Goals and Going All Out On account of poverty, my family were always ridiculed and despised. From my childhood, my parents had been educating me, “You must be competitive. If you have good prospects in the future, no one will ever look down on us.” At that time, my only - [How Should Christians Practice Exalting and Testifying to God?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/christians-practice-exalting-and-testifying-to-god/) - By Jiang Shen Exalting and testifying to God, this is what God requires from us believers and is what we should do as Christians. In each thing in real life, we should practice exalting and testifying to God. Only thus can we live valuably and meaningfully and gain God’s approval. But how should we practice - [I Get Released After Saying Farewell to Exchanging Life for Money](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/exchanging-life-for-money/) - By Zhao Zhen, United States Recently, I saw online a couple of phrases that are very popular nowadays: “Live for money, die for money, run after money all your life; lose because of money, be duped because of money, live your life and die for money” and “Look to make money in all things and - [Exodus 9 – The Seventh Plague: Hail – Ten plagues of Egypt](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/hail-ten-plagues-of-egypt/) - The Seventh Plague: Hail Exodus 9:13-35 And the LORD said to Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say to him, Thus said the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. For I will at this time send all my plagues on your - [What Is Rebirth](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/what-is-rebirth/) - We selected some Bible verses about rebirth with the hope to seek the mysteries of this aspect with you. It is recorded in the Bible that Nicodemus asked the Lord how to be reborn. Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” - [About Repentance: Repenting to God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-repentance-repenting-to-god/) - Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Luke 15:7 I say to you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. Luke 5:32 I came - [Behind The Wheel Is My God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/behind-the-wheel-is-my-god/) - [Search My Heart](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/search-my-heart/) - [There Is A Beautiful God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/there-is-a-beautiful-god/) - [Exodus 10 – The Eighth Plague: Locusts – Ten plagues of Egypt](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-eighth-plague-locusts/) - Exodus 10:1-20 The Eighth Plague: Locusts And the LORD said to Moses, Go in to Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might show these my signs before him: And that you may tell in the ears of your son, and of your son’s son, what things - [Top 9 Bible Verses To Read When You Feel Blue](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/read-when-you-feel-blue/) - 1. The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. – Proverbs 10:22 2. Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. – Ecclesiastes 7:3 3. Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall - [22 Bible Prophecies About God’s Judgment Work in the Last Days](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-judgment-work-in-the-last-days/) - “For the Father judges no man, but has committed all judgment to the Son” (Jhn 5:22). “And has given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man” (Jhn 5:27). “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God” (1Pe 4:17). “He that rejects me, and - [How Should We Approach Bible Prophecies in Line With God’s Will?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-should-we-approach-bible-prophecies-in-line-with-gods-will/) - By Song Tao Reading the Scriptures Got Me to Reflect “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government - [God’s Words Guided Me to Get Over the Painful Failure in Cosmetic Surgery](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-s-words-guided-me-painful-failure/) - By Xiao Meng, Spain When I was a child, my mother told me that I didn’t have the bridge of the nose; that is, I was a person with no “nose.” Afterward, I continually heard some classmates and friends also say I was noseless. Hearing their words, I was sad and helpless. Year by year, - [How Can We Achieve Obedience to God When Encountering Unfavorable Things and Adversities?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-can-we-achieve-obedience-to-god/) - By Xiaoran Lele: How are you these days? When I heard from you last night, my heart couldn’t calm down for a long time. Thinking back, as we first believed in the Lord, you told me that no matter how rough the path ahead would be, you would follow the Lord all your life. At - [Exodus 11 – The Plague on the Firstborn Foretold – Ten plagues of Egypt](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/plague-on-the-firstborn/) - The Plague on the Firstborn Foretold– Ten plagues of Egypt Exodus 11:1-10 And the LORD said to Moses, Yet will I bring one plague more on Pharaoh, and on Egypt; afterwards he will let you go hence: when he shall let you go, he shall surely thrust you out hence altogether. Speak now in the - [10 Bible Verses about Salvation – The Condition of Salvation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-condition-of-salvation/) - Do you know what is the condition to receive salvation? The Bible records, “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture” (John 10:9). From this we can see that only with true faith in God can we be saved. - [Blood Moon to Reappear – the Great, Terrible Day of Jehovah Approaches!](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/blood-moon-to-reappear/) - On the night of July 27th, 2018, a rare celestial spectacle—the blood moon, will reappear. What does it mean that the blood moon frequently appears? As Christians, how should we view this phenomenon? Blood Moon to Reappear The rare celestial event—total lunar eclipse, will reappear at 20:22:54 UTC on the night of July 27th, 2018. - [How to Build a Normal Relationship With God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/build-a-normal-relationship-with-god/) - By Jingnian, the United States God says: “To build a good relationship with God is a top priority for anyone believing in God; everyone should treat it as the most important task and as their major life event” (“How Is Your Relationship With God?”). We can see from God’s words that establishing a normal relationship - [How Did She Leave the Pain of Her Husband’s Betrayal Behind?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/leave-the-pain-of-her-husbands-betrayal-behind/) - Learning of Her Husband’s Betrayal Unexpectedly “Hello, my darling …” A flirtatious voice of a woman came over the phone. “Who are you calling darling? How dare you seduce my husband? Don’t you have any sense of shame? I’m warning you, if you dare to call my husband again, I will give you a piece - [4 Key Elements of Establishing Normal Interpersonal Relationships](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/4-key-elements-of-establishing/) - By Zhang Liang In the church, brothers and sisters all have different characters and hobbies, and everyone’s caliber and view of matters are also different. It is impossible to avoid many disagreements when we live together for a long time. If we are unable to grasp the related truth and the principles, then we not - [Exodus 16 – Manna and Quail from Heaven](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/manna-and-quail-from-heaven/) - Manna and Quail from Heaven (Exodus 16:1-21) And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after their departing out of the land of Egypt. And the whole - [18 Bible Verses About Sin: How to Escape Sin and Be Purified](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-sin/) - What is sin according to the Bible? Why do we still often sin after we are forgiven of sin for believing in the Lord? Can we who often sin enter the heavenly kingdom? How can we escape sin and be purified? The following Bible verses about sin and related content will tell you the answers. - [Required Reading for Christians: The Right Approach to Biblical Prophecies](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/right-approach-prophecies/) - By Qianhe Prophecies are about things that haven’t happened yet, that God has already told us about. Some of them are signs that He gave to prophets so that they would write about them, such as in the books of Isaiah and Daniel. Some of them were told to people directly by God in the - [You Only Need to Do These 3 Things to ‌Keep‌ ‌a‌ ‌Normal‌ ‌Relationship‌ ‌With God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/‌normal‌-‌relationship‌-‌with-god/) - By Jin Qiu, China Building a relationship with God is the most important lesson to be learned. Only when we have a proper relationship with God can we be moved in prayer, gain illumination when reading God’s words, and obtain God’s enlightenment and guidance in all things. Clearly, it’s critical for us to establish a - [Numbers 13 – Spies Sent to Canaan](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/spies-sent-to-canaan/) - (Numbers 13:1-16) And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,Send you men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give to the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall you send a man, every one a ruler among them.And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the - [Christian Essential: The Warnings Noah’s Ark Gives to the People of the End Time](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/warnings-noahs-ark-gives-people-end-time/) - By Fanyu Most people are familiar with the ark of Noah, because not only does the Bible record it, but because archaeologists also proved that it really does exist, as it was found in the valley of Mount Ararat in Turkey (which is the place Noah’s ark rests on). Since Adam and Eve didn’t listen - [A New Understanding: What Are Newly-Created People?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/what-are-newly-created-people/) - Most brothers and sisters think the Lord Jesus has taken on all of our sins, so we have received the Lord’s redemption by belief in Him and are no longer condemned by the laws. As long as we repent and confess to the Lord in tears, He will forgive our sins, and bestow us a - [Grasp These 4 Principles to Make Your Prayers Praised by God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/prayers-praised-by-god/) - 1. Stand in the Place of a Created Being in Prayer In Luke 18:9–14, it is recorded, “And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee - [The Prideful Teacher Changed](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-prideful-teacher-changed/) - By Zhu Qing The Book of Proverbs says, “Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Pro 16:18). Being an outstanding teacher, she once used it as a capital, became proud and thus suffered a fall. After picking herself up from her pain, she finally realized that only obtaining the truth and - [Numbers 16 – Korah, Dathan, and Abiram and 250 Leaders](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/korah-dathan-abiram-250-leaders/) - Korah’s Rebellion (Numbers 16:1-22) Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men: And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes - [Top 10 Bible Verses About Strength – Strengthen Our Faith](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-strengthen-our-faith/) - In life, we often feel hopeless and helpless when encountering all kinds of difficulties. We hope to get help from others in our hearts so that we can have faith and strength to overcome these difficulties. But, do you know? God is the source of man’s life. Our faith and strength come from God. If - [“Super Blood Wolf Moon” Is to Appear—Jewish Rabbi: The End of the World Is Near](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/super-blood-wolf-moon/) - According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), at 9:36 p.m. EST on January 20, 2019, the “Super Blood Wolf Moon” will start to appear. This is another rare astronomical spectacle after the “Super Blue Blood Moon” on January 31, 2018. The “Super Blood Wolf Moon” will only be visible in North America, South - [How Can We Obey God When Setbacks and Hardships Befall Us?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-can-we-obey-god/) - By Xiaoran Dear Lele: How are you these days? When I heard from you last night, my heart couldn’t calm down for a long time. Thinking back, as we first believed in the Lord, you told me that no matter how rough the path ahead would be, you would follow the Lord all your life. - [Practicing God’s Words Makes It Easy to Educate Children](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/makes-it-easy-to-educate-children/) - By Xiaowen, Spain Parents all wish their children to have good prospects and become successful in the future. Therefore, they make their children attend all kinds of extracurricular classes to develop their various skills, so that their children can rise up high in society in the future. However, reality is usually not as we hope - [Bible Story – Lord Jesus’ Teachings](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/lord-jesus-teachings/) - Anger and Reconciliation – Matthew 5 (Matthew 5:21-26) You have heard that it was said of them of old time, You shall not kill; and whoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say to you, That whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of - [Bible Verses About Trusting in God Help Us to Rely on God to Get Through Difficulties](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-trusting-in-god/) - Hello! Dear brothers and sisters, when we encounter difficulties in our belief and life (family, marriage, job, study, etc.), how should we rely on God to resolve them? We all know that the Bible records lots of testimonies of people witnessing God’s wondrous deeds by trusting in God. For example, Noah built the ark according - [Fall Into You (Feat. Jon Egan) – Desperation Band (Worship Song With Lyrics)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/desperation-band-worship-song/) - [You Will Be Found | BYU Vocal Point](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/you-will-be-found-byu-vocal-point/) - [Bible Story About the Birth of Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-the-birth-of-jesus/) - The Birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:18-25) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, - [Top 10 Best Thankful Bible Verses](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/top-10-best-thankful-bible-verses/) - It is written in the Bible, “Rejoice ever more. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). In real life, we really experience that all God have done on us is love. When we meet difficulties, He is our strongest - [Bible Verses about Temptation](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-temptation/) - 1. You shall not tempt the LORD your God, as you tempted him in Massah. – Deuteronomy 6:16 2. Jesus said to him, It is written again, You shall not tempt the Lord your God. – Matthew 4:7 3. There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is - [Her New Understanding of Gains and Losses](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/her-new-understanding-of-gains-and-losses/) - By Hongmei Xiaoxiao is an extroverted girl, and worked in a well-known advertising company. She made a lot of good friends there, and Xia Qing was one of them. Xia Qing was a very kind person who had compassion and patience for people. So Xiaoxiao would tell Xia Qing all her worries and difficulties, and - [What A Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/what-a-beautiful-name-hillsong-worship/) - [Another In The Fire (Official Music Video) - Hillsong UNITED, TAYA](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/another-in-the-fire-hillsong-united/) - [Pray Anytime – 15 Bible Verses About Faith and Looking Up to God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/pray-anytime-15-bible-verses-about-faith-and-looking-up-to-god/) - It’s inevitable that we’ll have some difficulties, setbacks, and even some barriers that we can’t cross in our life. But God always accompanies us as our only reliance. As it is written in the Bible, “But Jesus beheld them, and said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible” - [10 Bible Verses About Loving Your Brothers and Sisters in Christ](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/about-loving-your-brothers-and-sisters-in-christ/) - The Lord Jesus once said, “That you love one another, as I have loved you” (John 15:12). This is God’s commandment and the principle for us to build a normal relationship with our brothers and sisters. So how can we love one another and get along well with our brothers and sisters? The following Bible - [I Surrender - Hillsong Worship](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-surrender-hillsong-worship/) - [Jesus Reinstates Peter](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-reinstates-peter/) - Jesus Reinstates Peter – John 21 15 So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, love you me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my lambs. 16 He said to him again the second time, - [Jesus Ascends to Heaven](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-ascends-to-heaven/) - Jesus Ascends to Heaven (Luke 24:50-53) And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great - [Bible Verses About the Second Coming of Jesus Christ](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-second-coming/) - These 4 aspects of Bible verses about the second coming of Jesus Christ will guide you to know when the Lord will return, how He will return, what work He will do upon His return and how to welcome Him.when Jesus Christ will return, the way in which Jesus returns, what work Jesus Christ will - [Bible Verses About Judgement Day](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-judgement-day/) - When it comes to God’s judgement in the last days, we are full of imagination about it, but no one can explain it clearly. Many people have such questions: Is the judgement of the last days salvation or punishment? How will the great white throne judgement be carried out? What is the relationship between the - [I Found a Good Job When I Practiced Being Honest](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/practiced-being-honest/) - By Xiaoye, France Recently, I had been looking for a part-time job. And I saw a want ad on the Internet and thought it is good in the working items, the salary and all the other aspects. Then I contacted the manager of the company and made an appointment to have an interview the next - [Bible Story – Salt and Light](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-story-salt-and-light/) - Salt and Light – Matthew 5 (Matthew 5:13-16) You are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his flavor, with which shall it be salted? it is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Salt and Light You are the light - [Bible Story – Matthew 7 Ask, Seek, Knock](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/ask-seek-knock/) - (Matthew 7:1-6) Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged: and with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why behold you the mote that is in your brother’s eye, but consider not the beam that is in your own eye? - [Zach Williams - Old Church Choir (Official Music Video)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/old-church-choir/) -  - [Jesus Paid It All - Kim Walker-Smith | Worship Circle Hymns](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-paid-it-all/) -  - [30 Bible Verses About Life](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/30-bible-verses-about-life-2/) - The following are 30 Bible verses about life. Throughout the ages, the teachings of the Lord Jesus have encouraged many believers, therefore, we understand that nothing but God’s words can bring us life. Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; - [7 Bible Prophecies About the Lord Jesus’ Return Have Fulfilled](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/lord-jesus-return/) - By Zheng Xun Now it is the end of the last days. Many brothers and sisters, who truly believe in the Lord and wait for Him coming back, must have such questions: The Lord Jesus has said, “And, behold, I come quickly” (Revelation 22:12). He has promised us to return. Has He come back yet? - [When I Truly Relied on God, My Uterine Cancer Was Miraculously Cured](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-truly-relied-on-god/) - By Jingsi, USA Hello brothers and sisters, Thank the Lord so much for this chance, which allows me to stand here to bear witness to the wonderful deeds He has done upon me. Whenever I hear this hymn, I always have my memories of ten years ago evoked: “Yes, though I walk through the valley - [March 25, 2019—Revelation 21:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march-25-2019-revelation-214/) - And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. – Revelation 21:4 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: Each of us longs for a life without tears or sadness. Adam - [March 18, 2019—Isaiah 40:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march-18-2019-isaiah-408/) - The grass wither, the flower fades: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. – Isaiah 40:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that the grass withers, the flower fades, but God’s words shall never disappear and will remain until forever. This is true. From the work of God, we can - [March 14, 2019—Deuteronomy 31:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march-14-2019-deuteronomy-318/) - And the LORD, he it is that does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: fear not, neither be dismayed. – Deuteronomy 31:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse: When we are in adversity or distress, God repeatedly tells us not to be afraid because He is always - [March 10, 2019—Ecclesiastes 1:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march-10-2019-ecclesiastes-114/) - I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. – Ecclesiastes 1:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We know Solomon was the wisest and richest king, but he said, “I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all - [August 22, 2019—1 Timothy 4:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-22-2019-1-timothy-44/) - For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: – 1 Timothy 4:4 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Every one of us has our preferences and aesthetics toward every creature of God. Some people like dogs, some like cats; some people like this for its nice looking, - [March 1, 2019—1 Timothy 4:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march-1-2019-1-timothy-44/) - For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: – 1 Timothy 4:4 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Every one of us has our preferences and aesthetics toward every creature of God. Some people like dogs, some like cats; some people like this for its nice looking, - [April 18, 2019—A Commentary on Exodus 23:1](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-commentary-on-exodus-231/) - You shall not raise a false report: put not your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. – Exodus 23:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse is God’s requirement that we cannot follow others to casually spread rumors and false reports, nor can we bear false witness with the wicked, for it is - [August 30, 2019—A Commentary on Exodus 23:1](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-30-2019-a-commentary-on-exodus-231/) - You shall not raise a false report: put not your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. – Exodus 23:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse is God’s requirement that we cannot follow others to casually spread rumors and false reports, nor can we bear false witness with the wicked, for it is - [April 15, 2019—Hebrews 3:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april-15-2019-hebrews-314/) - For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end; – Hebrews 3:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… There are two kinds of people recorded in the Bible: one kind are those who receive God’s blessings by faith, the other kind are those who lose faith, and - [April 9, 2019—Revelation 2:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april-9-2019-revelation-27/) - He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit said to the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the middle of the paradise of God. – Revelation 2:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse ​Recalling the past, the Pharisees saw Jesus’ work, but - [April 5, 2019—Romans 12:17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april-5-2019-romans-1217/) - Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. – Romans 12:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.” “A taste of your own medicine.” “If you’re not kind, I won’t be just!” In my opinion, these viewpoints of handling matters - [April 1, 2019—Job 42:2](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april-1-2019-job-422/) - I know that you can do every thing, and that no thought can be withheld from you. – Job 42:2 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Job said these words to God when God appeared to him. Reading this verse, I lost myself in deep thought: Job had never seen God. There was no Bible at that - [June 20, 2019—John 6:27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-20-2019-john-627/) - Labor not for the meat which perishes, but for that meat which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give to you: for him has God the Father sealed. – John 6:27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord wants to tell us that what we most need in life is not money, - [September24,2019—Deuteronomy 8:5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september242019-deuteronomy-85/) - You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you. – Deuteronomy 8:5 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that God’s disposition is righteous. When we resist and disobey God, God smites and disciplines us like a stern father. David abided by - [September20,2019—1 Peter 2:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september202019-1-peter-219/) - For this is thank worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. – 1 Peter 2:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the epistles of Peter, he repeatedly said conscience. He taught people to repay God’s love with their conscience. Regardless of how much suffering we endure, so long as we can - [September16,2019—Job 2:9-10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september162019-job-29-10/) - Then said his wife to him, Do you still retain your integrity? curse God, and die. But he said to her, You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his - [September11,2019—Acts 5:29](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september112019-acts-529/) - Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. – Acts 5:29 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… If a pastor who is of a noble character and has high prestige asks you to do a thing that goes against God’s requirements of men, what will you do? In - [September30,2019—Proverbs Luke 1:37](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september302019-proverbs-luke-137/) - For with God nothing shall be impossible. – Luke 1:37 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: We can see God’s authority and His power. I think of God’s words, “‘And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the - [December 21, 2019—1 Peter 3:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-20-2019-1-peter-312/) - For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. – 1 Peter 3:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us what kind of person God loves and what kind of person God despises. - [A Christian’s Diary—How to Distinguish the True Christ From the False Ones](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/true-christ/) - On June 8, 2017, Thursday, Cloudy During today’s meeting, the pastor preached to us, “The last days have already come. The prophecies of the Lord’s return have basically been fulfilled. The four blood moons have appeared. The great disaster is right at hand. We must wait for the Lord watchfully. The Lord Jesus told us: - [True knowledge of God’s disposition](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/true-knowledge-of-gods-disposition/) - By Ling’en At the late period during the Age of Law, mankind became deeply corrupt. No one could keep the laws, and all people were in a dangerous situation where they would be condemned to death by the law. In order to take on our sins, the Lord Jesus who became flesh was crucified to - [I am a believer or a fan?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/i-am-a-believer-or-a-fan/) - By Zhao Yu Recently, once when I was browsing the web, I saw a book Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus. This title, striking and novel, immediately attracted me. Having believed in the Lord Jesus for so many years, I never thought about such questions: According to the present situation of - [The heart’s voice God expressed to us behind “five loaves and two fish”](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/five-loaves-and-two-fish/) - There is a record in the Bible, “One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, There is a lad here, which has five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. - [No Longer Self-abased for Being Short](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/no-longer-self-abased-for-being-short/) - By Zhang Zhen “Little squirt, little squirt … Ha ha ha …” These words smashed Xiaoguo’s heart like a hammer. Not until Xiaoguo walked far off did the harsh laughter disappear gradually. Xiaoguo is quite short. At school, her classmates dubbed her “little squirt.” Whenever she was walking alone on the way home after school, - [Spiritual Warfare: Having Experienced Something Unpleasant, My Faith in God Grows](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/my-faith-in-god-grows/) - By Xiaojiao Happily I got good news when living in distress. My husband passed away prematurely. In order to bring up my four children, I had to work from dawn till dusk and so I was exhausted every day. The life stress made me full of worries all day long. Therefore, when seeing some of - [How I Solved the Conflict Between My Daughter and Me](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-i-solved-the-conflict-between/) - By Lele At the end of June 2017, after finishing the high school entrance examination, my daughter called to ask me about how to choose school. As soon as I heard that, I responded to her without hesitation, “I have already thought all through. The NO. 1 high school in our county is the first - [The Secret to Getting Along Well With My Father](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-secret-to-getting-along-well-with-my-father/) - By Cecilia, United States Saturday, June 3, 2017 Cloudy This morning, I eagerly asked my father to teach me cooking, and he agreed right away. Then I started to prepare ingredients for cooking. When he saw that I was slow in washing and cutting vegetables, he constantly nagged me aside and told me how to - [After Following God, My Life Is No Longer Empty](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/life-is-no-longer-empty/) - By Xingfu Everyone desires happiness, but happiness is always far away from us in real life, and achieving the true happiness is even an extravagant wish for us. I yearned for a happy marriage as a girl. When I reached the age of marriage, many guys chased after me. I chose my classmate who lived - [Get Along Well With My Son](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/get-along-well-with-my-son/) - By Sun Liang Wang Hao opened the door after a tiring day, what he saw was the messy dining table with some instant noodles packaging and a bowl of leftover soup. Thinking that his son eats instant doodles everyday, Wang Hao felt upset. He kept repeating in his heart: “Why can’t you apologize to me? - [The First Apology From the Father to His Son](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/first-apology/) - By Sun Liang Wang Hao opened the door after a tiring day, what he saw was the messy dining table scattered with some instant noodles packaging and a bowl of leftover soup. Thinking that his son ate instant noodles everyday, Wang Hao felt upset. He kept repeating in his heart: “Why can’t you apologize to - [After the husband has an affair...](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/after-the-husband-has-an-affair/) - By Ming Yan My childhood was spent in the quarrels of my parents. I don’t know how many times I had been awakened by their quarrels at midnight. Since that time, my biggest wish was to have a happy family. In a blink of an eye, I reached the marriage age. My relative introduced me - [How Can We Walk Out From the Shadow of Marital Infidelity](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-shadow-of-marital-infidelity/) - Hello brothers and sisters of Spiritual Q&A, I’ve been married for twenty years. I thought my husband and I were devoted to each other. But unexpectedly, my husband had an affair. I feel very upset and don’t know how to face it. I’d like to ask: Why is marital affection so fragile? How can I - [How to Eat and Drink the Words of God to Achieve Good Results](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/preach1/) - How to Eat and Drink and Experience the Words of God Today we are communicating about how to eat and drink the words of God. First we need to be clear on the significance of eating and drinking the words of God. Our belief in God is mainly a pursuit of the truth, and only - [The Significance of Obeying God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-significance-of-obeying-god/) - How to Pursue Entry Into the Truth of Obeying God When it comes to the issue of obeying God, we should see which difficulties we are actually facing within ourselves and which things are obstructing us from obeying God. That is, we should examine ourselves and think back on what it is that makes it - [The Six Aspects of the Truth That Those Who Serve God Must Understand](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/six-aspects/) - Which truths must those who serve God understand so that their service of God is in accordance with God’s intentions? First, they must understand God’s work and they must understand the aim of God’s work. They must have a clear understanding of how God saves mankind and how He frees mankind from Satan’s corruption and - [It is Very Important for People to Serve God to Love God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/it-is-very-important-for-people-to-serve-god-to-love-god/) - Serving God is the most honorable work there is. Receiving the call of serving God is life’s most fortunate things. Those who serve God must love God because only those who love God can be perfected by God and can obtain God’s promise and blessings. Those who serve God but do not love God are - [Concerning the Practice of Prayer](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/concerning-the-practice-of-prayer/) - You pay no attention to prayer in your daily life. People have always overlooked prayer. In their prayers before they were simply going through the motions and playing around, and no one has ever fully given their heart before God and truly prayed to God. People only pray to God when something happens to them. - [How to Achieve True Worship of God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/true-worship-of-god/) - What is the Significance of Worshiping God? What exactly is the significance of worshiping God? Why should we worship God? These are questions about which many people are unclear. It is as natural for the beings of creation to worship their Creator as it is proper and just and a matter of course. It is - [How Should God be Worshiped?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-should-god-be-worshiped/) - How Should God be Worshiped? How exactly should God be worshiped? Sometimes you will be able to use words to express your worship, at other times words will fail you, but your heart will worship Him, for your heart will lie prostrate before God and you will feel utterly insignificant. While you lie prostrate before - [The Significance and the Principles of Practice for Being an Honest Person](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/being-an-honest-person/) - Principles for Interacting With God Which principles should one possess for interacting with God? The first is to be pure and open, and to be able to tell God about one’s own wrongdoings, transgressions and true understanding of oneself. Man is bare and open before God at all times. Remember, all of God’s created beings - [How to Eat and Drink the Words of God to Achieve Good Results](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-to-eat-and-drink-the-words-of-god-to-achieve-good-results/) - How to Eat and Drink and Experience the Words of God Today we are communicating about how to eat and drink the words of God. First we need to be clear on the significance of eating and drinking the words of God. Our belief in God is mainly a pursuit of the truth, and only - [How to Practice to Achieve Entry Into Life](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-to-practice-to-achieve-entry-into-life/) - The Differences Between Putting the Truth Into Practice and Adhering to Regulations Presently, you still have not completely obtained the truth. That is why your adherence to regulations is particularly extreme. This is the problem that most people have. The truth must be applied in accordance to the environment and the circumstances. There are principles - [The Significance of Understanding God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-significance-of-understanding-god/) - How to Resolve the Satanic Disposition of Arrogance and Self-righteousness Some people are self-righteous. They never listen to anyone else, they always see themselves very highly, more highly than anyone else, but people like this are in serious danger. They are the most likely to resist God and become antichrists. With the most self-righteous, whatever - [How to Pursue the Love of God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-to-pursue-the-love-of-god/) - How Must People Practice and Gain Entry in Order to Truly Turn to God and Satisfy God? Truly turning to God is achieved by satisfying God; if you are truly able to satisfy God, then you will be most effective in turning to God, and so will truly turn to God. What state are people - [Can We Who Always Sin Be Forgiven by the Lord?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/sin-be-forgiven/) - By Fang Yu “When I passed by our manager’s office in the morning, I unconsciously heard Yi Fan speaking ill of you in front of our manager. In my opinion, she is jealous of your work capabilities which are stronger than hers, and she is afraid that you will get the chance to be promoted. - [How Should Wise Virgins Prepare to Welcome the Lord?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/wise-virgins-prepare/) - By Wang Qian Brothers and sisters of Spiritual Q&A: Hello! Now disasters are getting ever bigger. The day of the Lord has already come. We believers in the Lord are all anxiously waiting for Him to be raptured into the heavenly kingdom. The Lord Jesus said, “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to - [The Secret to Effective Prayer](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-secret-to-effective-prayer/) - By Xiao Zheng It is known to each of us who believes in God that prayer is vital for our understanding the truth and practicing God’s requirements of us. Whatever tribulations we face, whatever difficulties we encounter in life, or whenever we desire to gain enlightenment and guidance of the Holy Spirit in reading God’s - [Grasping the Four Key Elements, You Will Become an Honest Person](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/become-an-honest-person/) - The afternoon sunlight slanted through the window and fell across the front of me. I sat at my desk, bathed in golden sunlight, and my mood grew easy. At that moment, I desired to write a blog post and share with everyone my abundant harvest in those days. When I first believed in the Lord, - [What’s Faith in God? God’s Demands Are Clear](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/true-faith-in-god/) - By Miao Xiao Every brother and sister in the Lord has their own different experiences of coming before God. However, so similar are most Christians’ experiences of faith in God after believing in the Lord: We read the Bible and pray to the Lord day after day, go to the church for gatherings regularly, spread - [Do You Know How to Help and Support Brothers and Sisters?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/help-brothers-and-sisters/) - By Bai Yang “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loves is born of God, and knows God” (1John 4:7). Although we know that the Lord taught us to love each other so that we can use our living out to bear witness to God, yet many - [Reflection on Prayer—Establishing a Proper Perspective of Faith in God Is Very Important](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/faith-in-god/) - By Amelie Recently, I read an article about prayer on the internet, which caused me to recollect my former attitude toward prayer. When I was 9, I turned to the Lord, for I saw the manifestation of the Lord’s power in my mother. Having suffered many diseases for many years, thanks to the Lord, my - [Will you distinguish true Christ from false Christ?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/discern-the-true-christ-from-false-christs/) - By Song Li Now is the end of the last days. The four blood moons have been completely fulfilled. Various disasters are increasingly intense. Now is also the time of the Lord’s return. Then when we know the gospel of the Lord Jesus’ return on the internet or through our relatives or friends, how should - [How to wait for the Lord to come again?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/wait-for-the-lord-to-come-again/) - By Xunguang, United States Many brothers and sisters believe that the Lord Jesus will descend only with clouds to receive His followers into the kingdom of heaven when He returns. Is this really the fact? Let’s discuss about this viewpoint together through the following article. According to the prophecy of the Lord Jesus in Matthew - [Why Wasn’t Thomas’ Faith Approved by the Lord?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/why-wasnt-thomas-faith-approved-by-the-lord/) - By Hongyu It is recorded in the Bible, “And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the middle, and said, Peace be to you. Then said he to Thomas, Reach here your finger, and behold my hands; and reach here - [Choosing the Right Direction](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/choosing-the-right-direction/) - By Li Meng There was a man who, when finishing painting the floor, got trapped in the corner of the room because he did the job in a wrong direction. Though he finally got out, there were footprints left on the floor. Because he failed to choose the right direction, his hard work only produced - [Surprising Gains From Studying the Bible](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/surprising-gains-from-studying-the-bible/) - By Kally Pastors and elders always tell us that all the words in the Bible are God’s words and that the Bible is given by inspiration of God. As the Bible says, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God” (2 Timothy 3:16). So, we have been holding the belief that everything in the Bible is - [Reflections on the Story of Moses Sending Men to Search the Land of Canaan](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/moses-sending-men-to-search-the-land/) - By Liu Zhi The Old Testament recorded: “And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the wilderness of Paran: all those men were heads of the children of Israel” (Numbers 13:3). “And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched to the children of Israel, saying, The - [Gains From Reading the Bible](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/gains-from-reading-the-bible/) - By Cheng Hang, the United States March 7 Sunny In gatherings, I often heard the pastor in our church preach, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God; everything in the Bible is the word of God.” So, I have been believing that all the words in the Bible are given by inspiration of God, - [October 11, 2019— Hebrews 13:2](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-11-2019-hebrews-132/) - Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. – Hebrews 13:2 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… It is recorded in the Bible that many people got unexpected blessings because of entertaining strangers, such as Abraham gained God’s blessings because he entertained strangers whom are angels; Lot avoided disaster because he entertained - [October 8, 2019—2 Corinthians 3:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-8-2019-2-corinthians-36/) - Who also has made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life. – 2 Corinthians 3:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse makes me understand that when reading God’s words in the Bible, we shouldn’t only understand them according - [October 5, 2019—1 John 3:18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-5-2019-1-john-318/) - My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. – 1 John 3:18 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Loving one another is not spoken words but in deed and in truth. It’s not just embodied that we send the clothes and food to those who have insufficient - [Jesus’ Mother and Brothers](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-mother-and-brothers/) - Jesus’ Mother and Brothers – Matthew 12 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak with him. Then one said to him, Behold, your mother and your brothers stand without, desiring to speak with you. But he answered and said to him that told him, - [The Parable of the Leaven](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-parable-of-the-leaven/) - The Parable of the Leaven – Matthew 13 Another parable spoke he to them; The kingdom of heaven is like to leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. - [Two Blind Men Receive Sight](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/two-blind-men-receive-sight/) - Two Blind Men Receive Sight – Matthew 20 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, you son of David. And the multitude rebuked them, because - [The Triumphal Entry](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-triumphal-entry/) - The Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21 And when they drew near to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, to the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying to them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway you shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring - [The Plot to Kill Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-plot-to-kill-jesus/) - The Plot to Kill Jesus – Matthew 26 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, You know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. Then assembled together the chief priests, and the - [Jesus Predicts His Betrayal](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-predicts-his-betrayal/) - Jesus Predicts His Betrayal – John 13 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Truly, truly, I say to you, that one of you shall betray me. Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spoke. Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of - [Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-betrayal-and-arrest/) - Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest – John 18 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus often resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having - [The Soldiers Mock Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-soldiers-mock-jesus/) - The Soldiers Mock Jesus – John 19 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. Pilate therefore went forth - [Job 1 – Job’s Daily Life in the Bible and Satan’s First Attack](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/job-1-jobs-daily-life-in-the-bible-and-satans-first-attack/) - Job’s Character and Wealth (Job 1:1-5) There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. And there were born to him seven sons and three daughters. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand - [Job 2 – Job Loses His Children and Property](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/job-1-job-loses-his-children-and-property/) - Job Loses His Children and Property Job 1:13-22 And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house: And there came a messenger to Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: And the Sabeans fell on them, and - [Job 3 – Job Loses his Health and Job’s Three Friends](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/job-loses-his-health-and-jobs-three-friends/) - Job Loses his Health Job 2:1-10 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. And the LORD said to Satan, From where come you? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to - [Herod Slaughters Infants](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/herod-slaughters-infants/) - Herod Slaughters Infants – Matthew 2 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of - [The Pilgrimage of the Magi](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-pilgrimage-of-the-magi/) - The Pilgrimage of the Magi – Matthew 2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come - [The Parable of the Sower](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-parable-of-the-sower/) - The Parable of the Sower – Matthew 13 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And great multitudes were gathered together to him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. And he spoke many things to them in parables, saying, Behold, - [Matthew 28 – The Resurrection of Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/matthew-28-the-resurrection-of-jesus/) - The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-10) Sweet Publishing / FreeBibleimages.org. CC BY-SA 3.0 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and - [Job 3 – Job Laments his Birth](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/job-3-job-laments-his-birth/) - Job Laments his Birth Job 3:1-26 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.And Job spoke, and said, Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, There is a man child conceived. Let that day be darkness; let not God regard it from above, neither - [Jonah’s Anger at the Lord’s Compassion – Jonah 4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jonahs-anger-at-the-lords-compassion-jonah-4/) - Jonah’s Anger at the Lord’s Compassion Jonah 4:1-11 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. And he prayed to the LORD, and said, I pray you, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before to Tarshish: for I knew that you are a gracious - [Jonah 2 – Jonah’s Prayer](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jonah-2-jonahs-prayer/) - Jonah’s Prayer Jonah 2:1-10 Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly, And said, I cried by reason of my affliction to the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and you heard my voice. For you had cast me into the deep, in - [Jonah 1 – Jonah Flees From the Lord](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jonah-1-jonah-flees-from-the-lord/) - Jonah Sent to Nineveh, Flees to Tarshish Jonah 1:1-3 Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the - [Jesus Heals a Paralytic](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-heals-a-paralytic/) - Jesus Heals a Paralytic – Matthew 9 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; your - [The Healing Touch of Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-healing-touch-of-jesus/) - The Healing Touch of Jesus – Matthew 9 While he spoke these things to them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay your hand on her, and she shall live. And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. And, behold, - [Jesus Begins His Ministry](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-begins-his-ministry/) - Jesus Begins His Ministry – Matthew 4 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelled in Capernaum, which is on the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the - [Numbers 16 – Korah’s Rebellion&The Earth Swallows Up Korah](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-earth-swallows-up-korah/) - Korah’s Rebellion Numbers 16:1-22 Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men: And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes - [The Parable of the Weeds](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-parable-of-the-weeds/) - The Parable of the Weeds – Matthew 13 Another parable put he forth to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and - [The Parable of the Mustard Seed](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-parable-of-the-mustard-seed/) - The Parable of the Mustard Seed – Matthew 13 Another parable put he forth to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among - [The Parable of the Lost Sheep](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-parable-of-the-lost-sheep/) - The Parable of the Lost Sheep – Matthew 18 Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. How - [The Parable of looking-for-the-metaphor](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/looking-for-the-metaphor/) - The Parable of looking-for-the-metaphor-Matthew 13 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to treasure hid in a field; the which when a man has found, he hides, and for joy thereof goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant man, seeking goodly - [Daniel 3 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace – Know God’s Authority](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/know-gods-authority/) - Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image Daniel 3:1-7 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was three score cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the - [Daniel 6 – Daniel in the Lions’ Den – Know God’s Authority](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/daniel-6-daniel-in-the-lions-den-know-gods-authority/) - The Plot against Daniel Daniel 6:1-9 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts to them, and the king should have no damage. Then this Daniel was - [The Temptation of Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-temptation-of-jesus/) - The Temptation of Jesus – Matthew 4 Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If you be the Son - [Exodus 20 – The Ten Commandments](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-ten-commandments/) - The Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1-20 And God spoke all these words, saying, I am the LORD your God, which have brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make to you any graven image, or any likeness of - [The Birth of Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-birth-of-jesus/) - The Birth of Jesus – Matthew 1 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public - [Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/sermon-on-the-mount-the-beatitudes/) - The Beatitudes – Matthew 5 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are - [The Mission of John the Baptist](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-mission-of-john-the-baptist/) - The Mission of John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-12) In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare - [Jesus Calls His First Disciples](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-calls-his-first-disciples/) - Jesus Calls His First Disciples – John 1 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; And looking on Jesus as he walked, he said, Behold the Lamb of God! And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said to - [Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-washes-the-disciples-feet/) - Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet – John 13 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them to the end. And supper being ended, the devil - [The Flight to Egypt](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-flight-to-egypt/) - The Flight to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15) And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be you there until I bring you word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy - [The Baptism of Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-baptism-of-jesus/) - The Baptism of Jesus – Matthew 3 Then comes Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized of him. But John forbade him, saying, I have need to be baptized of you, and come you to me? And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becomes - [Jesus Stills the Storm](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jesus-stills-the-storm/) - Jesus Stills the Storm – Matthew 8 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, so that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: - [A House Divided](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-house-divided/) - A House Divided Matthew 12 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? And if I by - [September28 2018—Luke 14:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september28-2018-luke-1411/) - For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. - Luke 14:11 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… For whoever exalts himself shall be abased. From this we can see that even though one has more status, wealth and caliber than anyone else, if he is full of himself, he will - [October 1 2018—A Commentary on James 4:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-1-2018-a-commentary-on-james-48/) - Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. - James 4:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… As Christians, our hearts often need to be at peace before God and draw near to Him. This is what God asks of man, as well as the way to uphold a normal relationship with Him. When - [September13 2018—John 10:27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september13-2018-john-1027/) - My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: - John 10:27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When the Lord Jesus came to work, Nathanael and the Samaritan woman, from His words, recognized God’s voice and knew the Lord was the coming Messiah and followed Him. The Lord promised us that He - [August13 2018–Revelation 3:20](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august13-2018-revelation-3-20/) - Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. - Revelation 3:20 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… It is so crucial to identify God’s voice. When Jesus did His work, Peter saw - [September14 2018—Matthew 4:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september14-2018-matthew-419/) - And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. - Matthew 4:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From the words, we can see the Lord Jesus’ expectation and commission of Peter and his brother. After Jesus finished His work, Peter and his brother spread the Lord’s gospel to the ends - [September15 2018—John 15:5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september15-2018-john-155/) - I am the vine, you are the branches: He that stays in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing. - John 15:5 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Pondering these two verses, I realized: Through telling the parable of the vine and its branches, the Lord - [September16 2018—John 8:32](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september16-2018-john-832/) - And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. - John 8:32 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus said these words to the Jewish people who believed in Him. At that time, those people didn’t know what the freedom meant that mentioned by the Lord’s words. They thought they had - [September17 2018—Psalm 34:18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september17-2018-psalm-3418/) - The LORD is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit. - Psalm 34:18 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Jehovah is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit” (Psalm 34:18). From this verse we can - [August17 2018–Philippians 2:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august17-2018-philippians-24/) - Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. - Philippians 2:4 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that we should care for others rather than care for ourselves only. But in real life, we cannot do this. A sister and I serve in coordination - [September18 2018—1 John 1:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september18-2018-1-john-19/) - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… “Oh, Lord! I’m a sinner. May You forgive my sins and save me. I am willing to accept You as my Savior to rule my life. - [September19 2018—Matthew 13:49](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september19-2018-matthew-1349/) - So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just. - Matthew 13:49 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We understand from this verse that God will sever the wicked from among the just in the last days. The Bible says, “And, behold, I come quickly; and - [September20 2018—Proverbs 15:29](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september20-2018-proverbs-1529/) - The Jehovah is far from the wicked: but he hears the prayer of the righteous. - Proverbs 15:29 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God hates those that do evil, and likes those that do justice. God listens to the prayer of the righteous. It can be seen that God’s substance is holy. God’s will and disposition - [September6 2018—Isaiah 45:22](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september6-2018-isaiah-4522/) - Look to me, and be you saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. - Isaiah 45:22 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God’s words tell us that only God is worthy of reliance and admiration. We should fear God and obey Him, seek His will in all things, - [September7 2018—1 John 4:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september7-2018-1-john-412/) - No man has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwells in us, and his love is perfected in us. - 1 John 4:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… If we love one another, God will be with us. In other words, when we have love for God in our hearts, brothers - [September8 2018—Job 1:5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september8-2018-job-15/) - And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus - [August9 2018–John 13:34](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august9-2018-john-1334/) - A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. - John 13:34 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This is the Lord Jesus’ requirement of us. We should love one another, be tolerant and patient, and help each other. In the past, I - [September9 2018—John 11:43-44](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september9-2018-john-1143-44/) - And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said to them, Loose him, and let him go. - John 11:43-44 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The - [September10 2018—Job 42:2](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september10-2018-job-422/) - I know that you can do every thing, and that no thought can be withheld from you. - Job 42:2 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Job said these words to God when God appeared to him. Reading this verse, I lost myself in deep thought: Job had never seen God. There was no Bible at that time and - [August11 2018–Romans 10:17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august11-2018-romans-1017/) - So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. - Romans 10:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. We cannot believe in God without God’s word. It’s clear that learning to listen to God’s voice is of utmost importance. We all know - [September11 2018—Ephesians 5:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september11-2018-ephesians-515/) - See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, - Ephesians 5:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The verse tells us that we should not be impetuous but cautious and prudent in doing things. If a person does in this way, he is smart. Pondering this verse, I thought: Why is a person - [September12 2018—1 John 3:18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september12-2018-1-john-318/) - My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. - 1 John 3:18 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Loving one another is not spoken words but in deed and in truth. It’s not just embodied that we send the clothes and food to those who have insufficient - [September1 2018—Amos 8:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september1-2018-amos-811/) - I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD. - Amos 8:11 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the late Age of Law, when the Lord Jesus came to work, the temple, once so full of Jehovah’s glory, became - [September5 2018—Matthew 17:20](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september5-2018-matthew-1720/) - For truly I say to you, If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you. - Matthew 17:20 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus taught us that we should have faith - [September4 2018—Matthew 16:27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september4-2018-matthew-1627/) - For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. - Matthew 16:27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From the Lord Jesus’ words I know that the Lord is righteous, He will reward good and punish evil according to - [September3 2018—1 Peter 2:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september3-2018-1-peter-219/) - For this is thank worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. - 1 Peter 2:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the epistles of Peter, he repeatedly said conscience. He taught people to repay God’s love with their conscience. Regardless of how much suffering we endure, so long as we can - [August31 2018–Ephesians 5:17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august31-2018-ephesians-517/) - Why be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. - Ephesians 5:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… A confused person who is careless and mindless is incapable of understanding the Lord’s will. So if we want to be a wise person, we need to cherish the time and seek the truth - [August28 2018–John 3:16](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august28-2018-john-316/) - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse, I can appreciate God’s love for us and His will for the salvation of us.When I first believed in Jesus, - [August26 2018–Psalm 23:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august26-2018-psalm-234/) - Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Although David was weak in tribulations and adversity, he didn’t dread anything because he understood that God would - [August25 2018–Mark 10:27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august25-2018-mark-1027/) - And Jesus looking on them said, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. - Mark 10:27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We can see that the Lord Jesus’ words have authority and power and there is no one can say these words. God’s authority is everywhere, at - [August24 2018–Genesis 6:13](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august24-2018-genesis-613/) - And God said to Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. - Genesis 6:13 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… I just knew the people of Noah’s time were destroyed by God because of their excessive - [August23 2018–Genesis 6:22](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august23-2018-genesis-622/) - Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he. - Genesis 6:22 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God asked Noah to build the ark. However God wanted it to be made, he did exactly as God asked. Noah was a person who listened to God’s words and obeyed Him. One day, I - [August10 2018–Matthew 25:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august10-2018-matthew-2515/) - And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. - Matthew 25:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From the words of the Lord Jesus, we can see that God created everyone and gave them different missions, different talents and - [August3 2018–John 3:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august3-2018-john-33/) - Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. - John 3:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We know that Christians will experience knowing sin, confessing sins and redeeming sin while they follow God. The Lord Jesus tells us that - [August4 2018–Proverbs 1:32](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august4-2018-proverbs-132/) - For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. - Proverbs 1:32 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… A comfortable environment is not always good for us, instead, we tend to make no attempt to progress in it. As we all know, we need to go through ups - [August6 2018–Hebrews 12:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august6-2018-hebrews-1214/) - Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: - Hebrews 12:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… What kind of people can enter the kingdom of heaven? Some brothers and sisters believe that as long as we labor hard, expend for the Lord day and night and spread the gospel, - [August7 2018–Revelation 2:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august7-2018-revelation-27/) - He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit said to the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the middle of the paradise of God. - Revelation 2:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse ​Recalling the past, the Pharisees saw Jesus’ work, but - [August8 2018–Philippians 4:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august8-2018-philippians-46/) - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. - Philippians 4:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The things that happen in our lives, whether big or small, we should pray about these before God. God will surely guide us if we can - [August15 2018–Luke 18:13-14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august15-2018-luke-1813-14/) - And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and - [August16 2018–Philippians 2:5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august16-2018-philippians-25/) - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 2:5 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse reminds me that I should take God’s heart as my own whether in daily association with brothers and sisters or coordination in service in the church.God hopes that brothers and sisters can get along - [August21 2018–2 Corinthians 3:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august21-2018-2-corinthians-36/) - Who also has made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life. - 2 Corinthians 3:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse makes me understand that when reading God’s words in the Bible, we shouldn’t only understand them according - [August22 2018–John 21:16](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august22-2018-john-2116/) - He said to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, love you me? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my sheep. - John 21:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Every time when I read these verses, I would mull: Why did the Lord - [July 24 2018 – Zechariah 13:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-24-2018-zechariah-139/) - And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God”. - Zechariah - [July 25 2018 – Matthew 25:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-25-2018-matthew-2515/) - And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. - Matthew 25:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the past, I often complained that my caliber was lower than others and I didn’t have many gifts. From this - [July 26 2018 – Proverbs 17:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-26-2018-proverbs-173/) - The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts. - Proverbs 17:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but God uses hardship and refinement to train the people of the kingdom. Although we can understand the meaning of - [July 27 2018 – Matthew 7:3-5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-27-2018-matthew-73-5/) - And why behold you the mote that is in your brother's eye, but consider not the beam that is in your own eye? Or how will you say to your brother, Let me pull out the mote out of your eye; and, behold, a beam is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first cast out - [July 28 2018 – John 8:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-28-2018-john-812/) - Then spoke Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. - John 8:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God is the light of our life. When we meet with difficulties and frustrations, God’s word is the lamp to - [July 29 2018 – Romans 12:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-29-2018-romans-1212/) - Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; - Romans 12:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In our lives, whatever difficulties we may face, do not complain, sorrow or run away but be patient and rejoice, and believe that all are permitted by God and contain God’s good will. Continuing instant in prayer—God hopes - [July 30 2018 – Romans 8:28](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-30-2018-romans-828/) - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… No matter the thing we encounter is good or bad, the secret to benefiting from it is loving God. When faced with the - [July 31 2018 – Galatians 5:26](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-31-2018-galatians-526/) - Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. - Galatians 5:26 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that we should not be desirous of fame and status. Because of that, we envy one another and cannot get along well with brothers and sisters. Just as God’s words say, “As - [August1 2018–Romans 12:17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august1-2018-romans-12-17/) - Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. - Romans 12:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.” “A taste of your own medicine.” “If you’re not kind, I won’t be just!” In my opinion, these viewpoints of handling matters - [August 2 2018–Revelation 3:16](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august2-2018-revelation-3-16/) - So then because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth. - Revelation 3:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The people in the Church at Laodicea were neither hot nor cold toward the Lord. Although they followed Him outwardly, their hearts had become distant from Him, so they - [July 23 2018 – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-23-2018-1-thessalonians-516-18/) - Rejoice ever more. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us three wills of God in Christ Jesus concerning believers: rejoicing, praying and giving thanks. If we can practice like this, - [July 12 2018 – Matthew 23:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-12-2018-matthew-2315/) - Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, you make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. - Matthew 23:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… These are the words of the Lord Jesus that exposed and judged the chief priests, - [July 13 2018 – John 4:24](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-13-2018-john-424/) - God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. - John 4:24 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God is a Spirit and we can connect with His Spirit using our hearts. When in prayers, we ought to speak the words within our hearts to God. If we just - [July 14 2018 – Matthew 23:13](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-14-2018-matthew-2313/) - But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, neither suffer you them that are entering to go in. - Matthew 23:13 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This is the Lord Jesus’ words exposing and judging the chief priests, scribes, and - [July 17 2018 – Matthew 23:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-17-2018-matthew-238/) - But be not you called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all you are brothers. - Matthew 23:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In this verse, Jesus Christ admonished people not to accept the title Rabbi, for nobody could be called Rabbi and was worthy of others’ praise or admiration; only Christ is - [July 18 2018 – Luke 9:62](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-18-2018-luke-962/) - And Jesus said to him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. - Luke 9:62 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Since we have chosen to follow the Lord, we should advance bravely without hesitation. Those who are overcautious and indecisive and love the world - [July 19 2018 – John 20:29](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-19-2018-john-2029/) - Jesus said to him, Thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. - John 20:29 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the past, when I saw this verse, I only thought these were the Lord’s words to Thomas. But several days ago, I saw - [July 20 2018 – Matthew 26:39](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-20-2018-matthew-2639/) - And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as you will. - Matthew 26:39 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… On seeing this verse, I cannot help thinking of a passage I - [July 21 2018 – Matthew 24:7-8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-21-2018-matthew-247-8/) - For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. - Matthew 24:7-8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In recent years, the disasters are getting worse and worse all over the world. It is horrifying that the - [July 22 2018 – Ephesians 4:26](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-22-2018-ephesians-426/) - Be you angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down on your wrath: - Ephesians 4:26 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Anger and wrath are the manifestation of normal humanity. We Christians also get angry, for we are still living in the flesh. We will probably be badly treated or come across irritations in - [June 29, 2018 – Matthew 22:37](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-29-2018-matthew-2237/) - Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. - Matthew 22:37 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This is the most important commandment. The Lord hopes that we can love Him with all our heart, with all our mind, and - [June 30, 2018 – Matthew 22:20-21](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-30-2018-matthew-2220-21/) - And he said to them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say to him, Caesar's. Then said he to them, Render therefore to Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's. - Matthew 22:20-21 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse was said by the Lord Jesus when the - [July 2 2018 – Matthew 24:24](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-2-2018-matthew-2424/) - For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. - Matthew 24:24 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Jesus predicted that false Christs and false prophets would deceive people in the last days. This verse told us a - [July 3 2018 – Matthew 24:16-18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-3-2018-matthew-2416-18/) - Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. - Matthew 24:16-18 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… I know from this verse that there - [July 4 2018 – Matthew 23:6-7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-4-2018-matthew-236-7/) - And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. - Matthew 23:6-7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The chief priests, scribes, and Pharisees loved and valued status, and they were eager for people to adore them, even treat - [July 5 2018 – Hebrews 13:2](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-5-2018-hebrews-132/) - Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. - Hebrews 13:2 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… It is recorded in the Bible that many people got unexpected blessings because of entertaining strangers, such as Abraham gained God’s blessings because he entertained strangers whom are angels; Lot avoided disaster because he entertained - [July 6 2018 – Matthew 24:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-6-2018-matthew-2414/) - And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations; and then shall the end come. - Matthew 24:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… It’s been more than two thousand years since the Lord was crucified and fulfilled the work of redemption. So far, the gospel of - [July 8 2018 – Matthew 24:37](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-8-2018-matthew-2437/) - But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. - Matthew 24:37 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… These verses prophesied the second coming of Jesus Christ in the last days. During Noah’s time, people were evil and promiscuous and too deeply corrupt, so God wanted to destroy - [July 9 2018 – Matthew 23:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-9-2018-matthew-2312/) - And whoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. - Matthew 23:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse we can see that God likes those who can humble themselves rather than those who are arrogant. This reminds me that at the end of the Age of - [July 10 2018 – Matthew 15:28](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-10-2018-matthew-1528/) - Then Jesus answered and said to her, O woman, great is your faith: be it to you even as you will. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. - Matthew 15:28 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When I saw this verse, what confused me most was why the Lord said her faith was - [June 28, 2018 – Matthew 21:31](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-28-2018-matthew-2131/) - Whether of them two did the will of his father? They say to him, The first. Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. - Matthew 21:31 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse is from the parable of the two - [June 25, 2018 – Matthew 21:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-25-2018-matthew-2112/) - And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, - Matthew 21:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse shows us that the temple, once so full of Jehovah’s glory, - [June 24, 2018 – Matthew 20:28](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-24-2018-matthew-2028/) - Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. - Matthew 20:28 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We can see the Lord Jesus’ humbleness in this verse. Although the Lord Jesus is supreme, He not only became flesh as an ordinary - [June 23, 2018 – Matthew 20:26-27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-23-2018-matthew-2026-27/) - But it shall not be so among you: but whoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant. - Matthew 20:26-27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We are willing to be great to govern others among people, but we can tell it’s - [June 21, 2018 – Matthew 18:35](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-21-2018-matthew-1835/) - So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also to you, if you from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. - Matthew 18:35 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We can’t get along with others if we can’t learn to forgive others. In our life, we always have friction with others. We should learn - [June 20, 2018 – Matthew 20:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-20-2018-matthew-2015/) - Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? Is your eye evil, because I am good? - Matthew 20:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse is from The Parable of the Vineyard Workers. After reading it, we may say, “God is gracious to whom He will be gracious! God - [June 19, 2018 – Matthew 20:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-19-2018-matthew-2023/) - And he said to them, You shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not my to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. - - [June 18, 2018 – Matthew 19:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-18-2018-matthew-1919/) - Honor your father and your mother: and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. - Matthew 19:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Everyone must be very familiar with this verse. I used to understand that this is God’s demand of everyone, to respect the elders and cherish the young, to honor our parents, to love others - [June 17, 2018 – Matthew 19:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-17-2018-matthew-1923/) - Then said Jesus to his disciples, Truly I say to you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 19:23 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus tells us that it’s hard for the rich to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Thinking it carefully, why the rich can - [June 16, 2018 – Matthew 18:21-22](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-16-2018-matthew-1821-22/) - Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus said to him, I say not to you, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. - Matthew 18:21-22 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… I’ve read this verse many times, but what - [June 4, 2018 – Matthew 18:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-4-2018-matthew-183/) - And said, Truly I say to you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 18:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We must become as little children based on the Lord Jesus’ demands, then we can enter the kingdom of heaven. So what does - [June 5, 2018 – Matthew 18:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-5-2018-matthew-184/) - Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 18:4 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse let me think of the reason for the failure of the Pharisees: They did not have a heart of humble seeking, and instead stubbornly held on to their - [June 6, 2018 – Matthew 18:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-6-2018-matthew-1812/) - How think you? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, does he not leave the ninety and nine, and goes into the mountains, and seeks that which is gone astray? - Matthew 18:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… I feel warmth in my heart each time I read this - [June 8, 2018 – Matthew 16:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-8-2018-matthew-1623/) - But he turned, and said to Peter, Get you behind me, Satan: you are an offense to me: for you mind not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. - Matthew 16:23 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Peter was the man who knew God best and most praised by God. But - [June9, 2018 – Matthew 16:27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june9-2018-matthew-1627/) - For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. - Matthew 16:27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When the Lord comes the second time, He will establish the outcome of every man according to his actions in his - [June10, 2018 – Matthew 18:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june10-2018-matthew-1815/) - Moreover if your brother shall trespass against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he shall hear you, you have gained your brother. - Matthew 18:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus shows us a path of practice: If someone shall trespass against us, we should not only - [June 12, 2018 – Matthew 16:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-12-2018-matthew-1619/) - And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. - Matthew 16:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Every time I saw this verse, I would think: The twelve - [June 13, 2018 – Matthew 18:17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-13-2018-matthew-1817/) - And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it to the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be to you as an heathen man and a publican. - Matthew 18:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God has principles in treating man, so He requires us to treat others in a - [June 14, 2018 – Matthew 19:5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-14-2018-matthew-195/) - And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall join to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh? - Matthew 19:5 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Marriage is a key event in the life of every one of us. We harbor many illusions about marriage before we experience it - [June 15, 2018 – Matthew 18:16](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-15-2018-matthew-1816/) - But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. - Matthew 18:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We should help him with a loving heart if one commits sins. But if he doesn’t listen to us, - [June 3, 2018 – Matthew 16:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-3-2018-matthew-166/) - Then Jesus said to them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. - Matthew 16:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus clearly taught His disciples to beware of the teaching of the Pharisees and the Sadducees. The Pharisees and the Sadducees were the high-level people in the - [June 22, 2018 – Matthew 20:16](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-22-2018-matthew-2016/) - So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. - Matthew 20:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse from The Parable of the Vineyard Workers contains God’s will and demands for us. God hopes we can all pursue the truth. The amount of time we have believed - [June 2, 2018 – Matthew 15:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-2-2018-matthew-1514/) - Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. - Matthew 15:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When Lord Jesus did His work, many people without discernment followed the Pharisees to commit an unforgivable crime—nailed the Lord Jesus to the cross. Finally, - [June1, 2018 – Matthew 16:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june1-2018-matthew-164/) - A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. - Matthew 16:4 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Why did the Lord Jesus leave the Pharisees? Because their views of belief in God were incorrect. - [May29, 2018 – Matthew 12:33](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may29-2018-matthew-1233/) - Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. - Matthew 12:33 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… A good tree bears good fruits, and a bad tree bears bad fruits, so we can know the tree by its - [May27, 2018 – Matthew 13:20-21](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may27-2018-matthew-1320-21/) - But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it; Yet has he not root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution rises because of the word, by and by he is offended. - Matthew 13:20-21 Thoughts - [May26, 2018 – Matthew12:34](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may26-2018-matthew1234/) - O generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. - Matthew12:34 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… One’s mouth is the gate of his heart. The words he speaks represent his thoughts in his heart. Therefore, in our daily life, we should pay - [May 25, 2018 – Matthew 13:45-46](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-25-2018-matthew-1345-46/) - Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. - Matthew 13:45-46 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Precious pearl is so rare and not easy to find. A merchant will spend - [May 24, 2018 – Matthew 12:35](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-24-2018-matthew-1235/) - A good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. - Matthew12:35 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Those who’re kind-hearted will do good deeds, while those who’re malicious will do evil things. Man’s outward behavior is decided by - [May14, 2018 – Matthew 12:50](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may14-2018-matthew-1250/) - For whoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. - Matthew 12:50 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From the Lord Jesus’ words, we can see that the Lord Jesus doesn’t have special emotion for the fleshly parents, and brothers and sisters. But He - [May15, 2018 – Matthew 13:30](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may15-2018-matthew-1330/) - Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather you together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. - Matthew 13:30 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This parable speaks of that God will separate - [May16, 2018 – Matthew 14:19-21](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may16-2018-matthew-1419-21/) - And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and broke, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of - [May17, 2018 – Matthew 10:32-33](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may17-2018-matthew-1032-33/) - Whoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. - Matthew 10: 32-33 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In these verses, the Lord Jesus tells us clearly - [May18, 2018 – Matthew 13:22](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may18-2018-matthew-1322/) - He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. - Matthew 13:22 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… People who received seeds among the thorns just like those who heard and understood God’s word, - [May19, 2018 – Matthew 13:16](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may19-2018-matthew-1316/) - But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. - Matthew 13:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse, I can feel God’s love for us humans. God not only created all things providing us with a living environment, but also bestowed upon us the organs with which we can - [May20, 2018 – Matthew 10:39](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may20-2018-matthew-1039/) - He that finds his life shall lose it: and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it. - Matthew 10:39 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This is the Lord’s demand of His disciples and of us. When we need to bear testimony for God in trials and hardships, if we can give up - [May21, 2018 – Matthew 14:30-31](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may21-2018-matthew-1430-31/) - But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt? - Matthew 14:30-31 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This word was said to - [May22, 2018 – Matthew 13:44](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may22-2018-matthew-1344/) - Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to treasure hid in a field; the which when a man has found, he hides, and for joy thereof goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field. - Matthew 13:44 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This metaphor refers to a longing for treasure. Treasure is worthy - [May 23, 2018 – Matthew 13:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-23-2018-matthew-1312/) - For whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whoever has not, from him shall be taken away even that he has. - Matthew 13:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God’s attitude toward man depends on man’s attitude toward God. If you put more efforts into the truth, God will - [September23 2018—Luke 16:10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september23-2018-luke-1610/) - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. - Luke 16:10 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… If we can practice the truth in small matters, then even if we cannot overcome some big problems, as long as - [September22 2018—Revelation 16:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september22-2018-revelation-1615/) - Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. - Revelation 16:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse reminds us that the Lord will come secretly as a thief. It is not only mentioned here, but also in Matthew 25:6, - [September24 2018—Mark 3:35](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september24-2018-mark-335/) - For whoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. - Mark 3:35 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse, we can see that God has His principles in treating people. Only those who truly believe in God, yearn for His words, practice His words and follow - [September26 2018—Acts 5:29](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september26-2018-acts-529/) - Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. - Acts 5:29 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… If a pastor who is of a noble character and has high prestige asks you to do a thing that goes against God’s requirements of men, what will you do? In - [September29 2018—Ecclesiastes 3:1](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september29-2018-ecclesiastes-31/) - To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse has allowed us to appreciate the authority by which God rules all things. Thanks to the Authority of God, all things are regular and orderly. God says, “God is the - [September30 2018—1 Peter 4:17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september30-2018-1-peter-417/) - For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? - 1 Peter 4:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the time of the last days, God will do the work - [September21 2018—Genesis 2:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september21-2018-genesis-219/) - And whatever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. - Genesis 2:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the Garden of Eden, Jehovah God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them: and whatever Adam called every - [August20 2018–Deuteronomy 8:5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august20-2018-deuteronomy-85/) - You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you. - Deuteronomy 8:5 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that God’s disposition is righteous. When we resist and disobey God, God smites and disciplines us like a stern father. David abided by - [January 9, 2019—Matthew 24:44](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january-9-2019-matthew-2444/) - Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes. - Matthew 24:44 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: Two thousand years ago, the Lord Jesus said, “And, behold, I come quickly” (Rev 3:11). All those who truly believe in the Lord obsessively hope that they can be raptured - [November 12, 2018—Matthew 6:20](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-12-2018-matthew-620/) - But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: - Matthew 6:20 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus teaches us not to rack our brains to lay up treasures on earth, but to equip ourselves with the words of - [February 7, 2019—John 10:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/february-7-2019-john-109/) - I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. - John 10:9 Thought on Today’s Verse: In John 10:1-6, Jesus told the parable of sheepfold to the Jews and He wanted those people to know that the door was of - [January 27, 2019—Proverbs 4:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january-27-2019-proverbs-423/) - Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. - Proverbs 4:23 Thought on Today’s Verse: In today’s verse, it mentioned that we should keep our hearts, Then why does here stress the importance of keeping our hearts? Most of the time, our deeds reflect our thoughts. No matter - [October 8 2018—A Commentary on Psalm 1:2](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-8-2018-psalm-12/) - But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night. - Psalm 1:2 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse we can feel the authority and power of God’s words. When God used Jeremiah, Jeremiah was afraid of not knowing what to say because he - [May4, 2018 – Matthew 10:37](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may4-2018-matthew-1037/) - He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. - Matthew 10:37 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Through reading the Lord’s word, we can understand His will and the duty we should perform as a creature. - [May5, 2018 – Matthew 10:40](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may5-2018-matthew-1040/) - He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. - Matthew 10:40 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Now it is the late period of the last days. Many brothers and sisters are waiting for the Lord’s second coming. However, we dare not receive those who preach the gospel to - [May6, 2018 – Matthew 12:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may6-2018-matthew-126/) - But I say to you, That in this place is one greater than the temple. - Matthew 12:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… During that time, the Pharisees who slavishly abided by the laws and rules saw the temple as greater than God. Apparently, they served God in the temple and explained the laws to the - [May7, 2018 – Matthew 10:38](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may7-2018-matthew-1038/) - And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me. - Matthew 10:38 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse, we can see God’s requirements to us: To be followers of the Lord, we must have the will to suffer, and to forsake everything for Him anytime, even lay - [May8, 2018 – Matthew 12:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may8-2018-matthew-128/) - For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. - Matthew 12:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When I read this verse in the past, I just knew that the Lord did not observe the Sabbath when He came to do His work, but I did not understand the true meaning of “For - [May9, 2018 – Matthew 11:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may9-2018-matthew-1112/) - And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. - Matthew 11:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse make us see that those who work hard can enter the kingdom of heaven. God is righteous toward everyone and His truth will - [May10, 2018 – Matthew 12:31-32](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may10-2018-matthew-1231-32/) - Why I say to you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven to men. And whoever speaks a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whoever speaks against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be - [May11, 2018 – Matthew 15:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may11-2018-matthew-158/) - This people draws near to me with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. - Matthew 15:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In this verse, the Lord Jesus revealed that the Pharisees only worshipped God outwardly but without reality. Although they often explained the scriptures to people in - [May12, 2018 – Matthew 15:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may12-2018-matthew-159/) - But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. - Matthew 15:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus revealed that the Pharisees believed in God but did not keep God’s commandments. Instead, they replaced the commandments of God with the inheritance of man and discarded the commandments of God. - [May13, 2018 – Matthew 13:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may13-2018-matthew-1323/) - But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it; which also bears fruit, and brings forth, some an hundred times, some sixty, some thirty. - Matthew 13:23 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God is righteous. He has given the truth to mankind without asking for anything in - [April23, 2018 – Matthew 7:24-25](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april23-2018-matthew-724-25/) - Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, which built his house on a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell not: for it was founded on a rock. - Matthew - [April24, 2018 – Matthew 7:26-27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april24-2018-matthew-726-27/) - And every one that hears these sayings of mine, and does them not, shall be likened to a foolish man, which built his house on the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. - - [April25, 2018 – Matthew 8:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april25-2018-matthew-88/) - The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. - Matthew 8:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse we can see that the centurion’s confidence in God was great. When the Lord Jesus worked and - [April26, 2018 – Matthew 8:26](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april26-2018-matthew-826/) - And he said to them, Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. - Matthew 8:26 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Although these disciples followed the Lord and believed in Him, their faith in the Lord Jesus seemed pitiful - [April28, 2018 – Matthew 9:30](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april28-2018-matthew-930/) - And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straightly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. - Matthew 9:30 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus healed two blind men, but asked them not to tell others. From this we can see the wisdom of God’s work. Before the Lord Jesus was nailed to - [April29, 2018 – Matthew 10:16](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april29-2018-matthew-1016/) - Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the middle of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. - Matthew 10:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse is about the reminder and exhortation that Jesus said to His apostles, and what we should abide by. When preaching the gospel, we’ll run - [April30, 2018 – Matthew 10:22](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april30-2018-matthew-1022/) - And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved. - Matthew 10:22 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This is the promise that the Lord Jesus said to us. When we suffer our family’s rejection, people’s slanders, and even more dangerous surroundings, we need - [May1, 2018 – Matthew 10:29-31](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may1-2018-matthew-1029-31/) - Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear you not therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows. - Matthew 10:29-31 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From the Lord Jesus’ words - [May2, 2018 – Matthew 10:28](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may2-2018-matthew-1028/) - And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. - Matthew 10:28 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus’ words give us great confidence and courage. When dangers and hardships come, we should - [May3, 2018 – Matthew 10:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may3-2018-matthew-1023/) - But when they persecute you in this city, flee you into another: for truly I say to you, You shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. - Matthew 10:23 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verses is the Lord Jesus’ promise and comfort to His disciples: The - [April13, 2018 – Matthew 6:34](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april13-2018-matthew-634/) - Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient to the day is the evil thereof. - Matthew 6:34 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In this verse, the Lord Jesus tells us to give no consideration to our prospects. Since we believe in God, we should - [April14, 2018 – Matthew 7:1](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april14-2018-matthew-71/) - Judge not, that you be not judged. - Matthew 7:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… All people have been corrupted by Satan, so they are all sinful and unqualified to judge others, much less are they qualified to judge God. In real life, some people blame God for not preparing a rich family for him; some - [April15, 2018 – Matthew 7:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april15-2018-matthew-73/) - And why behold you the mote that is in your brother's eye, but consider not the beam that is in your own eye? - Matthew 7:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When in conflict with someone, we always say, “How can he do this? How can he do that? He really goes too far, and he - [April16, 2018 – Matthew 7:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april16-2018-matthew-76/) - Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast you your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. - Matthew 7:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God treats man fairly and righteously. He is impartial toward all mankind. If we are true believers pursuing to - [April17, 2018 – Matthew 7:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april17-2018-matthew-77/) - Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you: - Matthew 7:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse we can see God is faithful. When we pray to God in difficulties, God will listen to our prayers and help us through adversity. So - [April18, 2018 – Matthew 7:13-14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april18-2018-matthew-713-14/) - Enter you in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads to life, and few there be that find it. - Matthew 7:13-14 Thoughts on - [April19, 2018 – Matthew 7:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april19-2018-matthew-715/) - Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. - Matthew 7:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In this verse, the Lord Jesus taught us to learn to discern people, not from their exterior, but from their substance. Some people externally serve the Lord and preach the Bible - [April20, 2018 – Matthew 7:17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april20-2018-matthew-717/) - Even so every good tree brings forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree brings forth evil fruit. - Matthew 7:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We often treat and look at people from the outside. In this verse, the Lord Jesus taught us not to judge a person by his appearance, but by his essence. As - [April21, 2018 – Matthew 7:21](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april21-2018-matthew-721/) - Not every one that said to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven. - Matthew 7:21 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Here the Lord Jesus told us the standard of entering into the kingdom of heaven. If you only acknowledge - [April22, 2018 – Matthew 7:22-23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april22-2018-matthew-722-23/) - Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name have cast out devils? and in your name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess to them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity. - Matthew 7:22-23 Thoughts - [April3, 2018 – Matthew 6:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april3-2018-matthew-66/) - But you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father which is in secret; and your Father which sees in secret shall reward you openly. - Matthew 6:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In this verse, the Lord Jesus shows us a way to pray. From - [April4,2018 – Matthew 6:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april42018-matthew-67/) - But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. - Matthew 6:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Many brothers and sisters believe the longer they pray and the more words they say, the more God will hear. So we always notice - [April5, 2018 – Matthew 6:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april5-2018-matthew-69/) - After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. - Matthew 6:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus taught us to pray for His name, and pray for that God’s name will be magnified and hallowed among all mankind. This is the duty of every Christian of - [April6, 2018 – Matthew 6:10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april6-2018-matthew-610/) - Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. - Matthew 6:10 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Here, the Lord Jesus taught us to pray for the descent of His kingdom, and for God’s will being carried out on earth. Only the prayer like this is after God’s heart. And it - [April7, 2018 – Matthew 6:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april7-2018-matthew-611/) - Give us this day our daily bread. - Matthew 6:11 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God created humanity and bestows us three meals a day. Actually when God created us, He prepared for mankind seeds for all kinds of grains and various foods, fruits and vegetables, and different types of meat. It can be said that - [April8, 2018 – Matthew 6:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april8-2018-matthew-612/) - And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. - Matthew 6:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse contains both God’s teaching and His requirement to us. “Forgive us our debts” is that the Lord Jesus teaches us to confess our sins before God in prayers and ask for His forgiveness. “As we forgive - [April9, 2018 – Matthew 6:13](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april9-2018-matthew-613/) - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For your is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. - Matthew 6:13 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Every day we will encounter kinds of temptations. Some are seductions from the unbelievers, some are evil thoughts from our hearts. …All these - [April10, 2018 – Matthew 6:22-23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april10-2018-matthew-622-23/) - The light of the body is the eye: if therefore your eye be single, your whole body shall be full of light. But if your eye be evil, your whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you be darkness, how great is that darkness! - Matthew 6:22-23 Thoughts - [April11, 2018 – Matthew 6:24](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april11-2018-matthew-624/) - No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. - Matthew 6:24 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… “Money is first” and “money makes the world go round” are satanic poisons - [April12, 2018 – Matthew 6:26](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/april12-2018-matthew-626/) - Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they? - Matthew 6:26 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Although the fowls in the air neither sow or reap, nor do they gather into barns, God - [March21,2018 – Matthew 5:10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march212018-matthew-510/) - Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:10 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The prophets throughout the ages have been persecuted, and some of them have even been killed. The twelve apostles of the Lord Jesus, except John, were all martyred, and when those foreign - [March20,2018– Matthew 5:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march202018-matthew-59/) - Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. - Matthew 5:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This is the Lord Jesus’ teaching to us Christians. We should be peacemakers. In the Bible Abram and Lot went up out of Egypt into the south. There was a strife for land between Abram’s - [March18,2018 – Matthew 5:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march182018-matthew-57/) - Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. - Matthew 5:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Here the Lord Jesus teaches us to understand and forgive others. If we do this, our mistakes will also be understood and forgiven by others when we do something wrong. Just as we are deeply corrupted before the Lord, - [March23,2018– Matthew 5:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march232018-matthew-512/) - Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. - Matthew 5:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse is full of the Lord’s intention and His promise to those who follow Him. From the saints of times past to the Christians of - [March24,2018– Matthew 5:13](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march242018-matthew-513/) - You are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his flavor, with which shall it be salted? it is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. - Matthew 5:13 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… As an essential seasoning in daily life, salt - [March25,2018 – Matthew 5:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march252018-matthew-514/) - You are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. - Matthew 5:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus requires us to be the light of the world, that is, we should live out the decency of saints in our life. Through our living out we - [March26,2018 – Matthew 5:17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march262018-matthew-517/) - Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. - Matthew 5:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We are all familiar with these words the Lord has said, but few among us understand the real meaning of them. Actually, these words embody that - [March28,2018 – Matthew 5:20](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march282018-matthew-520/) - For I say to you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:20 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When Pharisees are mentioned, we all know that they familiarized themselves with the Scriptures, prayed often at the intersections, - [March31,2018 – Matthew 6:1](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march312018-matthew-61/) - Take heed that you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. - Matthew 6:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This is the Lord Jesus’ demands on us. No matter what we do, regardless of whether it is a big thing - [February 13, 2018 – Proverbs 16:18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/february-13-2018-proverbs-1618/) - Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. - Proverbs 16:18 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… It is very common to see in our life that some people are of good caliber, intelligent and good-minded but also arrogant and self-righteous. Whatever they do, they always think they do well and right, unwilling to - [February15, 2018 – Proverbs 18:13](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/february15-2018-proverbs-1813/) - He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him. - Proverbs 18:13 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… It always happens in our life. When chatting, if one interrupts another before the speaking is finished, and continue to pour out his own words eloquently, the one who interrupts others will - [March5,2018 – Matthew 2:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march52018-matthew-211/) - And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented to him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. - Matthew 2:11 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse records that three Magi from the - [March6,2018 – Matthew 3:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march62018-matthew-33/) - For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. - Matthew 3:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… John the Baptist was prepared by God before the Lord Jesus began to work. He preached - [March8,2018– Matthew 4:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march82018-matthew-44/) - But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. - Matthew 4:4 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse should be many Christians’ motto. God’s word is the truth and the daily bread of our life. Because of - [March9,2018– Matthew 4:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march92018-matthew-47/) - Jesus said to him, It is written again, You shall not tempt the Lord your God. - Matthew 4:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse is the Lord Jesus’ warning to Satan. From Satan’s repetitive temptations to the Lord Jesus we can see, Satan doesn’t have a heart that reveres God. So even Satan knew - [March10,2018– Matthew 4:10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march102018-matthew-410/) - Then said Jesus to him, Get you hence, Satan: for it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve. - Matthew 4:10 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When the Lord Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He defeated Satan in only three sentences, which showed the authority and power - [March11,2018 – Matthew 4:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march112018-matthew-419/) - And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. - Matthew 4:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the words of the Lord Jesus we see what God expects of and entrusts to Peter and Andrew his brother. They two brothers with other apostles spread out the gospel of the - [March12,2018 – Matthew 4:22](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march122018-matthew-422/) - And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him. - Matthew 4:22 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Mentioned in the verse, “left”, we know that at that time Peter was fishing but got nothing. When the Lord Jesus asked them to fish again, they saw miraculous signs and got a good catch. At - [March17,2018 – Matthew 5:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/march172018-matthew-56/) - Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. - Matthew 5:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The teaching of the Lord Jesus reminded me of the prophecy mentioned in Revelation that “I will give to him that is thirsty of the fountain of the water of life freely.” All - [January11,2018 - Genesis 9:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january112018-genesis-911/) - And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth. - Genesis 9:11 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When the people in the age of Noah were corrupt to the extreme, - [January16,2018- Genesis 19:24-25](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january162018-genesis-1924-25/) - Then the LORD rained on Sodom and on Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew on the ground. - Genesis 19:24-25 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God is not only merciful and loving, - [January 20, 2018 – Genesis 22:17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january-20-2018-genesis-2217/) - That in blessing I will bless you, and in multiplying I will multiply your seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is on the sea shore; and your seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; - Genesis 22:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… These words are God’s promise and blessings - [January26, 2018 – Job 1:20-21](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january26-2018-job-120-21/) - Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down on the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. - Job 1:20-21 Thoughts - [January 27, 2018 – Job2:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january-27-2018-job26/) - And the LORD said to Satan, Behold, he is in your hand; but save his life. - Job2:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Satan is wicked in the extreme, hoping in vain to harm the life of Job. As Satan is unwilling to see Job fear God and shun evil, and it is always seeking to - [January28, 2018 – Job2:7-8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january28-2018-job27-8/) - So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot to his crown. And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself with; and he sat down among the ashes. - Job2:7-8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Job was a true and kind-hearted person. - [January 29, 2018 – Job 3:1](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january-29-2018-job-31/) - After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. - Job 3:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Many people fail to understand that Job cursed the day of his birth, and they even think he was treacherous. On the contrary, Job pursued to fear God and shun evil. When he was abused by Satan and - [February 4, 2018 – Proverbs 7:1](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/february-4-2018-proverbs-71/) - My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with you. - Proverbs 7:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God says, “Walking in God’s way is not about observing rules on the surface. Rather, it means that when you’re faced with a matter, first of all, you view it as a circumstance that has been - [February 9, 2018– Proverbs 13:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/february-9-2018-proverbs-133/) - He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction. - Proverbs 13:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We have been corrupted by Satan right up until today and are full of corrupt satanic dispositions. Especially arrogant, they have a big mouth and arbitrarily judge others. Just when - [February10, 2018 – Proverbs 14:2](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/february10-2018-proverbs-142/) - He that walks in his uprightness fears the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despises him. - Proverbs 14:2 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Different people hold different attitudes toward God. Those who truly believe in God can come before God, they fear God and shun evil, never pass judgment on Him but - [January9,2018- Genesis- Genesis 6:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january92018-genesis-genesis-69/) - These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. - Genesis 6:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Noah was a just man in his generations, and he had a true obedience to God. When God commanded him to build an ark, he did it; - [January8,2018- Genesis 6:5-6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january82018-genesis-65-6/) - And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. - Genesis 6:5-6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God - [January6,2018- Genesis 2:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january62018-genesis-219/) - And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them: and whatever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. - Genesis 2:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Although Adam did not - [January5,2018- Genesis 2:16-17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january52018-genesis-216-17/) - And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it: for in the day that you eat thereof you shall surely die. - Genesis 2:16-17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God - [January4,2018- Genesis 2:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/january42018-genesis-27/) - And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. - Genesis 2:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We all know that God created man and breathed life into him, then he became a living being possessed of a - [How to Enter the Narrow Gate to Gain Eternal Life?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-to-enter-the-narrow-gate-to-gain-eternal-life/) - By Sinian One evening, Chunguang, heavy of heart, was sitting in front of her desk reading Matthew 7:13-14: “Enter you in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because narrow is the gate, and narrow is - [The Meaning of “the Resurrection of the Dead” – Bible Study](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-meaning-of-the-resurrection-of-the-dead-bible-study/) - By Li An Whenever I read the scripture: “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:” (I Thessalonians 4:16), I will think of the miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus. The Lord Jesus just said - [How Should We Treat the Bible Prophecy?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-should-we-treat-the-bible-prophecy/) - By Chenyan There are a lot of prophecies of the Lord’s return in the Bible. Every Christian is familiar with them. Especially we who are anxiously expecting the Lord’s return even want to properly understand and know the prophecies of the Lord’s return, so that we can meet the returned Lord and realize the desire of entering intothe - [Where Is the Kingdom of Heaven?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/where-is-the-kingdom-of-heaven/) - By Liu Yu In the Bible, the Lord Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:2–3). Someone may ask: The Lord ascended upon - [Seven Prophecies of the Lord Jesus’ Return](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/seven-prophecies-of-the-lord-jesus-return/) - By Zheng Xun Now, it is the end of the last days. Many brothers and sisters, who truly believe in the Lord and wait for Him coming back, must have such questions: The Lord Jesus has said, “And, behold, I come quickly” (Revelation 22:12). He has promised us to return. Has He come back yet? - [How Should We Treat the Prophecy?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-should-we-treat-the-prophecy/) - By Chenyan There are a lot of prophecies of the Lord’s return in the Bible. Every Christian is familiar with them. Especially we who are anxiously expecting the Lord’s return even want to properly understand and know the prophecies of the Lord’s return, so that we can meet the returned Lord and realize the desire - [John 21 – Jesus Appears at the Sea of Galilee and Reinstates Peter](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/john-21-jesus-appears-at-the-sea-of-galilee-and-reinstates-peter/) - Jesus Appears at the Sea of Galilee (John 21:1-14) After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise showed he himself. 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Truly I say to you, They have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; That - [Bible Story – David and Goliath](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-story-david-and-goliath/) - Goliath’s Challenge (1 Samuel 17:1:11) Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongs to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array - [Bible Story – The teachings of the Lord Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-teachings-of-the-lord-jesus/) - Love Your Enemies – Matthew 5 (Matthew 5:38-48) You have heard that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say to you, That you resist not evil: but whoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any - [The Warnings Noah’s Ark Gives to the People of the Last Days](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-warnings-noah-ark/) - By Fanyu Most people are familiar with the ark of Noah, because not only does the Bible record it, but because archaeologists also proved that it really does exist, as it was found in the valley of Mount Ararat in Turkey (which is the place Noah’s ark rests on). Since Adam and Eve didn’t listen - [How Should Christians Handle Biblical Prophecies in Order to Welcome the Lord’s Return?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/welcome-the-lord-return/) - By Qianhe Prophecies are about things that haven’t happened yet, that God has already told us about. Some of them are signs that He gave to prophets so that they would write about them, such as in the books of Isaiah and Daniel. Some of them were told to people directly by God in the - [16 Bible Verses About Last Days](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/16-bible-verses-about-last-days/) - The end of the world is the day when God rewards the good and punishes the wicked. What kind of people will God reward? And what kind of people will God punish? Read and ponder the following Bible verses about the end of the world. You may find the answers different from what you have - [Keep Your Heart With All Diligence—Reflection on Proverbs 4:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/keep-your-heart-with-all-diligence/) - Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Reflection In today’s verse, it mentioned that we should keep our hearts, Then why does here stress the importance of keeping our hearts? Most of the time, our deeds reflect our thoughts. No matter in life or work, - [Why Did God Refine Moses in the Wilderness for 40 Years?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/moses-in-the-wilderness/) - By Xiaoqian God says, “And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried” (Zechariah 13:9). This verse reminded me of the story of Moses. Before leading the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses, after killing an Egyptian, fled to - [Bible Verses About Humility to Help You Be a Humble and Obedient Person](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-humility/) - The Lord Jesus said, “Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:4). Humble people are the people of the heavenly kingdom and the ones who inherit God’s promises and blessings. Because they are willing to seek the truth and obey God when encountering - [30 Bible Verses About Life](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/30-bible-verses-about-life/) - The following are 30 Bible verses about life. Throughout the ages, the teachings of the Lord Jesus have encouraged many believers, therefore, we understand that nothing but God’s words can bring us life. Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; - [Bible Verses About Honesty – God Likes Honest People Because the Essence of God Is Faithful](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-likes-honest-people/) - Bible Verses About Honesty provides 9 verses about being honest. How can Christians Be Honest? Every Christian is concerned about this topic, for the Lord Jesus once said, “Truly I say to you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3). Pursuing to - [Bible Verses About Joy – Rejoice in the Lord always](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/rejoice-in-the-lord-always/) - Our hearts don’t rejoice when we are faced with the problems in our lives such as too much stress on the job, disobedient children, low salaries and unhealed diseases. At this time, we do need the Lord’s help and comfort. God’s words say, “When people are sad, I come to comfort them, and when they - [Why Could Abraham Be Blessed by God?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/abraham-be-blessed-by-god/) - Verses: Genesis 22:2-3, 9-10 “And he said, Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and get you into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering on one of the mountains which I will tell you of” (Genesis 22:2). “And Abraham rose up early in the morning, - [Do You Know How to Find the Way of Eternal Life?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-way-of-eternal-life/) - By Zhang Ying We believers in the Lord all know that only God has the eternal way of life. The Lord Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). In the Book of Revelation, it was also said that: “a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding - [My Testimonies of Receiving Grace in Two Traffic Accidents](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/two-traffic-accidents/) - By Xiaozhi, United States The Lord Jesus said: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (Jhn 14:27). I am 20 years old this year and have believed in the Lord with - [December 31, 2019—A Commentary on 1 Peter 3:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-commentary-on-1-peter-314/) - But and if you suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are you: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; – 1 Peter 3:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse reminds me of Jesus Christ’s words: “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are - [December 30, 2019—A Commentary on Proverbs 14:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-commentary-on-proverbs-1415/) - The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well to his going. – Proverbs 14:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse wants to tell us that those who are foolish never discern others’ words, but blindly believe or obey every word they have heard. On the contrary, the intelligent and wise people are - [December 29, 2019—A Commentary on 1 John 1:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-commentary-on-1-john-16/) - If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: – 1 John 1:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse we can understand: If we verbally say we are willing to truly commune with God, but often cannot quiet ourselves before God to seek - [December 28, 2019—A Commentary on Proverbs 22:2](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-commentary-on-proverbs-222/) - The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all. – Proverbs 22:2 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse shows us that in this world, whether one is poor or rich is dictated and arranged by God. Among believers in the Lord, some brothers and sisters are rich and some are - [December 27, 2019—A Commentary on Isaiah 9:6-7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-commentary-on-isaiah-96-7/) - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, on the throne of - [December 26, 2019—Deuteronomy 7:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-26-2019-deuteronomy-79/) - Know therefore that the LORD your God, he is God, the faithful God, which keeps covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; – Deuteronomy 7:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that God is faithful. He has the substance of faithfulness. God is as - [December 25, 2019—Psalm 5:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-25-2019-psalm-512/) - For you, LORD, will bless the righteous; with favor will you compass him as with a shield. – Psalm 5:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… After reading this verse, I knew that the righteous are blessed by God and always live under God’s care and protection. I was deep in thought: God blesses the righteous, then - [December 24, 2019—Proverbs 22:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-24-2019-proverbs-223/) - A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. – Proverbs 22:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that what people, things or occurrences we should come into contact with in our daily life. For prudent men, God has a place in their heart. When - [December 23, 2019—Proverbs 12:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-23-2019-proverbs-1215/) - The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that listens to counsel is wise. – Proverbs 12:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In this verse, we can see that those who never accept others’ advice but place too much trust in themselves are arrogant and foolish. Those who modestly listen to - [December 22, 2019—James 1:25](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-22-2019-james-125/) - But whoever looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. – James 1:25 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse shows us how to treat God’s words as believers in God. If we want - [December 20, 2019—John 4:21](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-20-2019-john-421/) - And this commandment have we from him, That he who loves God love his brother also. – 1 John 4:21 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that those who love God will love their brothers and sisters. Loving one another is God’s demand of us, and is His command which we ought to - [December 19, 2019—A Commentary on Luke 22:26](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/a-commentary-on-luke-2226/) - But you shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that does serve. – Luke 22:26 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse has pointed out some ways for us to support and help brothers and sisters. God is carrying - [December 18, 2019—1 John 5:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-18-2019-1-john-53/) - For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. – 1 John 5:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Those who truly love God can abide by His commandments, obey His words, show consideration for His will, and practice according to His requirements in all things. If we - [December 17, 2019—Proverbs 29:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-17-2019-proverbs-296/) - In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice. – Proverbs 29:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… What will be the ultimate outcome of the righteous and the wicked? The essential nature of the wicked is malicious. They often do evil and resist God, compete with Him - [December 16, 2019—1 Peter 4:10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-16-2019-1-peter-410/) - As every man has received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. – 1 Peter 4:10 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God is righteous. He gives every brother or sister different gifts and skills. Thus, brothers and sisters perform different functions in the church. - [December 13, 2019—Luke 6:45](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-13-2019-luke-645/) - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. – Luke 6:45 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse points - [December 12, 2019—1 Timothy 6:10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-12-2019-1-timothy-610/) - For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. – 1 Timothy 6:10 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us the serious consequence of the love of money. In this giddily materialistic society, people - [December 11, 2019—Matthew 26:41](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-11-2019-matthew-2641/) - Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. – Matthew 26:41 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: Before the Lord Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, He asked His disciples to hold watchful prayer, but they fell asleep. Jesus Christ knew their spirit was - [December 10, 2019—Galatians 6:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-10-2019-galatians-67/) - Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap. – Galatians 6:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse teaches us not to deceive ourselves because God is not mocked. Many times we don’t fear God, never seek God’s will, but regard our own ideas as God’s will - [December 9, 2019—Proverbs 13:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-9-2019-proverbs-136/) - Righteousness keeps him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthrows the sinner. – Proverbs 13:6 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse teaches us to be those who are honest and upright in the way, for God likes upright and honest people. Just as God says, “You ought to know that God likes an - [December 8, 2019—Isaiah 26:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-8-2019-isaiah-264/) - Trust you in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: – Isaiah 26:4 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In our daily life, we are faced with all kinds of difficulties at any time. At this moment, who will you think of first? I remember that many times when I had no - [December 7, 2019—Ephesians 4:29](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-7-2019-ephesians-429/) - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers. – Ephesians 4:29 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse shows us a principle by which we speak and act: Do not speak words of filth but say something - [December 6, 2019—Hebrews 3:13](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-6-2019-hebrews-313/) - But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. – Hebrews 3:13 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This article tells us to cherish this time, to love and support one another. When brothers and sisters live in sin, we should give them timely - [December 5, 2019—Matthew 6:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-5-2019-matthew-614/) - For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: – Matthew 6:14 Thought on Today’s Verse: The Lord Jesus once said, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” - [December 4, 2019—Colossians 3:25](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-4-2019-colossians-325/) - But he that does wrong shall receive for the wrong which he has done: and there is no respect of persons. – Colossians 3:25 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Phrases such as “What you reap is what you sow” and “God is watching everything you do” tell us that: No matter who, as long as he - [December 3, 2019—Matthew 26:41](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-3-2019-matthew-2641/) - Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. – Matthew 26:41 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: Before the Lord Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, He asked His disciples to hold watchful prayer, but they fell asleep. Jesus Christ knew their spirit was - [December 2, 2019—1 John 3:17-18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-2-2019-1-john-317-18/) - But whoever has this world’s good, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. – 1 John 3:17-18 Thoughts on Today’s Bible - [December 1, 2019—2 Corinthians 8:21](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/december-1-2019-2-corinthians-821/) - Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. – 2 Corinthians 8:21 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse teaches us: Be just and honorable when doing things. Do not do shameful things. And do things not only in the sight of God, but - [November 30, 2019—John 13:35](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-30-2019-john-1335/) - By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another. – John 13:35 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: Jesus’ this sentence reveals to us that we can manifest God and glorify Him if we can love one another. We often say “love one another”, however, we do - [November 29, 2019—Proverbs John 3:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-29-2019-proverbs-john-319/) - And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. – John 3:19 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: When the light comes into the world, in theory man should be happy. Why did Jesus say that men love darkness rather than - [November 28, 2019—Mark 11:24](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-28-2019-mark-1124/) - Therefore I say to you, What things soever you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them. – Mark 11:24 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: The Lord Jesus teaches us that we must have faith in God. No matter what difficulties or setbacks, as long as we pray and - [November 27, 2019—John 14:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-27-2019-john-1414/) - If you shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. – John 14:14 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: God is faithful. He is the only true God who presides over and administers all things. There is nothing that God finds difficult to do. When we often pray to Him about our deficiencies - [November 26, 2019—Psalm 60:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-26-2019-psalm-6012/) - Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. – Psalm 60:12 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse tells us that we should rely on God in all things, for God has the authority. Relying on God will make us wiser and more intelligent and capable. For - [November 25, 2019—1 John 4:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-25-2019-1-john-47/) - Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loves is born of God, and knows God. – 1 John 4:7 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: God is love, so He asks us to live out love. I remember when I first believed in the Lord, brothers and sisters - [November 24, 2019—Luke 10:27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-24-2019-luke-1027/) - And he answering said, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. – Luke 10:27 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: When the Lord Jesus did His work in the Age of Grace, - [November 23, 2019—1 John 4:18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-23-2019-1-john-418/) - There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has torment. He that fears is not made perfect in love. – 1 John 4:18 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: There is no fear in love, for love comes from God and God holds sovereignty over everything. If we have true - [November 22, 2019—Isaiah 41:10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-22-2019-isaiah-4110/) - Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. – Isaiah 41:10 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: These words of God have given us faith and strength - [November 21, 2019—John 1:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-21-2019-john-114/) - And the Word was made flesh, and dwelled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. – John 1:14 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: During the Age of Law, Jehovah God proclaimed laws and commandments in order to guide man in - [November 20, 2019—John 16:12-13](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-20-2019-john-1612-13/) - I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. - [November 19, 2019—James 1:2-3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-19-2019-james-12-3/) - My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. – James 1:2-3 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: From this verse, we can know that God tests our faith through trials, so we should accept trials with joy. However, once trials come upon - [November 18, 2019—Luke 14:24](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-18-2019-luke-1424/) - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse states the practice that Christians - [November 16, 2019—John 15:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-16-2019-john-159/) - As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: continue you in my love. – John 15:9 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: In the Age of Grace, the Lord Jesus came among man to do the work of redemption. During that time, He healed the sick and cast out demons, performed many signs - [November 17, 2019—Matthew 24:44](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-17-2019-matthew-2444/) - Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes. - Matthew 24:44 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: Two thousand years ago, the Lord Jesus said, “And, behold, I come quickly” (Rev 3:11). All those who truly believe in the Lord obsessively hope that they can - [November 15, 2019—Matthew 4:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-15-2019-matthew-44/) - But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. – Matthew 4:4 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: When Satan tempted the Lord Jesus, it asked Jesus to turn stones into bread. After Jesus refuted it with these - [November 14, 2019—Proverbs 20:24](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-14-2019-proverbs-2024/) - Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? – Proverbs 20:24 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: The paths that we take are all arranged by God. Where we live, what job we do, and how much wealth we have—these are determined by God. Since we all have the - [November 13, 2019—Acts 8:38](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-13-2019-acts-838/) - And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. – Acts 8:38 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verses record the process of the Ethiopian eunuch accepting the gospel of the Lord Jesus. We all know that he was - [November 12 2019—Philippians 4:13](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-12-2019-philippians-413/) - I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse tells us that God is the strength that drives us forward. Relying on God, we can overcome any difficulty. A sister shared her experience: She said she was a person who tends to walk away - [November 11, 2019—1 Peter 5:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-11-2019-1-peter-58/) - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour: – 1 Peter 5:8 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: From this verse, we can see that Satan is always by our side and it tries every means possible to use the people, matters and things - [November 10, 2019—Proverbs 15:18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-10-2019-proverbs-1518/) - A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife. – Proverbs 15:18 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse warns us not to flare up easily when we face anything goes against our wishes, because a wrathful man easily stirs up strife. Matthew 18:22 recorded Jesus’ words to Peter, - [November 8, 2019—Ecclesiastes 3:1-2](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-8-2019-ecclesiastes-31-2/) - To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; – Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Thoughts on Today’s Verse: From this verses, I came to understand that - [November 7, 2019—Psalm 56:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-7-2019-psalm-563/) - What time I am afraid, I will trust in you. – Psalm 56:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse: This verse reminds me of Jesus resurrected Jairus’ daughter (See Mak 5:21-43). Jairus’ daughter was dying when he begged Jesus to heal her. On his way home, someone told him that his daughter had died, but Jesus said - [November 6, 2019—Luke 3:16](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-6-2019-luke-316/) - John answered, saying to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I comes, the lace of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: – Luke 3:16 Thoughts on Today’s Verse: John the Baptist was the one who paved - [November 5, 2019—John 4:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-5-2019-john-414/) - But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. – John 4:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus is Christ in the flesh. He has the substance of - [November 4, 2019—Proverbs 4:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-4-2019-proverbs-423/) - Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. – Proverbs 4:23 Thought on Today’s Verse: In today’s verse, it mentioned that we should keep our hearts, Then why does here stress the importance of keeping our hearts? Most of the time, our deeds reflect our thoughts. No matter - [November 2, 2019—Luke 1:37](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-2-2019-luke-137/) - For with God nothing shall be impossible. – Luke 1:37 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: We can see God’s authority and His power. I think of God’s words, “‘And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the - [November 1, 2019—Matthew 7:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/november-1-2019-matthew-711/) - If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? – Matthew 7:11 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: As a parent, if we have something good, we’ll first think of our children and - [Only Through Suffering Can Our Life Grow](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/only-through-suffering-can-our-life-grow/) - By Xichen I have heard such a story: The course of eagles’ growth is cruel. In order for the eaglets to hover in the sky, the mother eagle will push them over the cliff when their feathers are full. While they are falling, eaglets exhaust all their strength to flutter to survive. Through struggling painfully, - [How Great Thou Art | Steps To Christ | Fountainview Academy](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-great-thou-art/) -  - [I Surrender All | Steps To Christ | Fountainview Academy](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/steps-to-christ/) -  - [Bible Verses About Honesty – The Key to Being an Honest Christian](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-honesty/) - Bible Verses About Honesty has selected verses about how to be an honest person. It shows brothers and sisters who love the truth and pursue being honest the ways of practice. God has the substance of faithfulness and He loves the honest. Only honest people can enter into the kingdom of heaven and only they - [Bible Verses About the Almighty—Know God’s Almightiness](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/know-gods-almightiness-2/) - 15 Bible Verses about the Almighty – Know God’s Almightiness It is recorded in the Bible, “For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37). God’s power is above all and every one of the words spoken from His mouth shall be fulfilled. It is very important to know God’s almightiness, power and sovereignty when - [Reveal the Mystery of Great Glory](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/reveal-the-mystery-of-great-glory/) - By Yufei After a Bible study meeting, Pastor Huang left hurriedly, clutching the Bible under his arm. I and several other co-workers began to talk about today’s meeting. Sister Li looked thoughtful and said: “Brothers and sisters, all these years we have been waiting to welcome the coming of the Lord. According to what the - [What Does “Midnight” in The Lord’s prophecy Refer to?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/what-does-midnight/) - By Wu Meng One summer evening, the weather was sweltering. People sat at the benches in the park to enjoy the cool air under the trees. Lisa was strolling in the park alone, she raised her head and looked up at the sky for a while, and then looked down to think, with a face - [IN CHRIST ALONE(COVER) THE LIVING STONES QUARTET(HD)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/in-christ-alone/) -  - [His Eye Is on the Sparrow | Steps To Christ | Fountainview Academy](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/his-eye-is-on-the-sparrow/) -  - [Desert Song - Hillsong United - with Lyrics](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/desert-song/) -  - [Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) - Hillsong Worship - with Lyrics](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/broken-vessels/) -  - [The Way We Should Practice When We Encounter Satan’s Temptations](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/satan-temptations/) - Zhenzhen The Bible says: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). From this, we can see that Satan is always by our side and it tries every means possible to use the people, matters and things around us to - [What Happened After I Was Disturbed by the Pastor and Rejected by My Family?(II)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/disturbed-by-the-pastor-2/) - By Chengcheng, China Guided by God’s Words, I Saw Through Satan’s Schemes The next day, Sister Liu and Sister Chen from The Church of Almighty God came to visit me, and as soon as I saw them I told them the thing that happened the day before. After hearing this, the sisters read a passage - [October 31, 2019—Proverbs 12:22](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-31-2019-proverbs-1222/) - Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. – Proverbs 12:22 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: The Lord Jesus told us, “But let your communication be, Yes, yes; No, no: for whatever is more than these comes of evil” (Mat 5:37). The Lord hates those say lies to - [October 30, 2019—Matthew 16:16](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-30-2019-matthew-1616/) - And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. – Matthew 16:16 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: When Peter followed Jesus, he found Jesus’ words were the truth and His work was beyond the reach of man. In addition, he was enlightened by the Holy Spirit, so he - [October 29, 2019—Jonah 4:2](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-29-2019-jonah-42/) - Therefore I fled before to Tarshish: for I knew that you are a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repent you of the evil. – Jonah 4:2 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: Although Jonah praised God after God forgave the repented Ninevites, he did not know God’s mercy and - [October 28, 2019—Mark 10:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-28-2019-mark-1015/) - Truly I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. – Mark 10:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God likes the honest who are innocent and pure as a little child. Only such person can enter the kingdom of heaven. Then how should we - [October 27, 2019—Job 42:7-10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-27-2019-job-427-10/) - And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words to Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against you, and against your two friends: for you have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job has. Therefore take to you now seven - [October 26, 2019—John 3:21](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-26-2019-john-321/) - But he that does truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are worked in God. – John 3:21 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… What’s the truth? God says, “The truth is the most real of life’s aphorisms, and the highest of such aphorisms among all mankind. Because it is - [October 25, 2019—Ephesians 5:33](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-25-2019-ephesians-533/) - Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. – Ephesians 5:33 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Spouses should love and respect each other. However, the divorce rate has been increasing in recent years. How to get along well with each - [October 24, 2019—Job 23:8-9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-24-2019-job-238-9/) - Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he does work, but I cannot behold him: he hides himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him. – Job 23:8-9 Thought on Today’s Verse: Many people envy that Job could stand - [October 23, 2019—Job 1:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-23-2019-job-112/) - And the LORD said to Satan, Behold, all that he has is in your power; only on himself put not forth your hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. – Job 1:12 Thought on Today’s Verse: In Job’s story, the exchanges between God and Satan are quite impressive. The substance of - [October 20, 2019—Mark 12:31](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-20-2019-mark-1231/) - And the second is like, namely this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is none other commandment greater than these. – Mark 12:31 Thought on Today’s Verse: One scribe asked Jesus which commandment was the greatest. Jesus told him with this verse: Love your neighbor as yourself. We are not strange to Jesus’ - [October 18, 2019—Matthew 16:26](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-18-2019-matthew-1626/) - For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? – Matthew 16:26 Thought on Today’s Verse: I once watched a video: The employed laborer envied the white-collar worker’s stable job; the white-collar worker envied the - [October 17, 2019—Proverbs 12:22](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-17-2019-proverbs-1222/) - Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. – Proverbs 12:22 Thought on Today’s Verse: It is recorded in Proverbs 12:22, “Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.” This verse tells us that God loathes those who are deceitful and - [October 16, 2019—Proverbs 3:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-16-2019-proverbs-33/) - Let not mercy and truth forsake you: bind them about your neck; write them on the table of your heart: – Proverbs 3:3 Thought on Today’s Verse: Whenever I read this verse, Let not mercy and truth forsake you: bind them about your neck; write them on the table of your heart: (Proverbs 3:3) I - [October 15, 2019—John 20:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-15-2019-john-2019/) - Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the middle, and said to them, Peace be to you. – John 20:19 Thought on Today’s Verse: Whenever I read this verse, - [October 14, 2019—Hebrews 3:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-14-2019-hebrews-314/) - For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end; – Hebrews 3:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… There are two kinds of people recorded in the Bible: one kind are those who receive God’s blessings by faith, the other kind are those who lose faith, and - [October 3, 2019—Revelation 10:4](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/october-3-2019-revelation-104/) - And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. – Revelation 10:4 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse was written after John the Apostle saw the vision - [Don Moen - Thank You Lord | Live Worship Sessions](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/thank-you-lord/) -  - [Don Moen - Our Father | Live Worship Sessions](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/don-moen-our-father/) -  - [New Name Written Down In Glory (Lyrics) - People & Songs](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/written-down-in-glory/) -  - [Thank You | Jesus Fellowship Songs](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/thank-you-jesus-fellowship-songs/) -  - [How Christians Should Deal With Bible Prophecies](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/with-bible-prophecies/) - By Song Tao Reading the Scriptures Got Me to Reflect “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government - [How Are the Prophecies of the Blood Moon in the Bible Fulfilled?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-blood-moon/) - In the United States, at the night of 23th August 2016, Jennifer, an amateur photographer, captured several images of a giant blood moon in New York City. In the picture, the moon was darkly red just like Mars, and against the night of Manhattan it looked extremely huge, almost covering the whole sky. Jennifer also - [The Resurrection](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-resurrection/) - The Resurrection – John 20 1 The first day of the week comes Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, to the sepulcher, and sees the stone taken away from the sepulcher. 2 Then she runs, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They - [The Crucifixion](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-crucifixion/) - The Crucifixion – John 19 16 Then delivered he him therefore to them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. 17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and two - [It Is So Important to Pray Genuinely](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/important-to-pray-genuinely/) - Doctrinally most believers in God know that prayer is very important and we should all pray genuinely. But in our real life, we do not pay attention to praying genuinely. Most of the time, we pray to God perfunctorily and deceitfully. For example, many times we rest content with praying several times a day without - [Matt Redman - 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/matt-redman-10000-reasons/) -  - [Comfortable: 50 People 1 Question](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/50-people-1-question/) -  - [Moby & The Void Pacific Choir - Are You Lost In The World Like Me? (Official Video)](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/lost-in-the-world-like-me/) -  - [Encouraging Bible Verses About Hope](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/encouraging-bible-verses-about-hope/) - There are 25 encouraging Bible verses about hope. As for every believer, hope is very important. Because they have God in their hearts, they have hope. Now, the last days have arrived. We all long for the return of the Lord Jesus and expect to meet with Him. No matter what we face, we should - [September1,2019—Genesis 2:20](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september-1-2019-genesis-220/) - And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. - Genesis 2:20 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… After reading this verse, do you have such a question: Adam didn’t go to school, - [September2,2019—Genesis 2:18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september-2-2019-genesis-218/) - And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be ALONE; I will make him an HELP meet for him. - Genesis 2:18 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… I can feel God’s meticulous care of humans from this verse: God created Adam, breathed life into him, and prepared a suitable living environment - [September3,2019—Job 1:21](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september-3-2019-job-121/) - And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. - Job 1:21 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This is true testimony to Job’s victory over Satan when he lost all of his - [September5,2019—Matthew 18:3](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september-5-2019-matthew-183/) - And said, Truly I say to you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 18:3 Thoughts on Today’s Verse: This is obviously the Lord’s requirement for entry into the kingdom of heaven. All that He asked of us was to become as - [September7,2019—Matthew 24:40-41](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september7-2019-matthew-2440-41/) - Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. – Matthew 24:40-41 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: As we all know, many people believe in the Lord, some of them are - [September8,2019—Genesis 6:18](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september-8-2019-genesis-618/) - But with you will I establish my covenant; and you shall come into the ark, you, and your sons, and your wife, and your sons’ wives with you. – Genesis 6:18 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In God’s eyes, only Noah was a just man, and a man who could undertake His commission. Meanwhile, he was - [September9,2019—Matthew 18:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september-9-2019-matthew-1819/) - Again I say to you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 18:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The word “shall”, in God’s words, represents God’s faithfulness. So many times have - [September25,2019—Revelation 22:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/september-25-2019-revelation-2214/) - Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. – Revelation 22:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God blew the breath of life into man, so that man became a living being with a spirit. God is the - [Seven Prophecies Have Fulfilled; Have You Welcomed the Return of the Lord Jesus?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/return-of-the-lord-jesus/) - Zheng Xun Now, it is the end of the last days. Many brothers and sisters, who truly believe in the Lord and wait for Him coming back, must have such questions: The Lord Jesus has said, “And, behold, I come quickly” (Revelation 22:12). He has promised us to return. Has He come back yet? How - [Bible Verses About Christmas – God’s Love](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-christmas-gods-love/) - Bible Verses About Christmas – God’s Love The Bible says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). To redeem mankind, God was incarnated amongst men and was crucified and served as mankind’s sin offering. God - [How Should We Welcome the Lord?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/how-should-we-welcome-the-lord/) - By Qianxun, America Desolation Caused Confusion As the night fell, Qianxun sat in the yard and enjoyed the cool night breeze after supper. Her husband came over with two fans and handed one to Qianxun, asking with concern: “What are you thinking? You look upset after coming back from the co-worker meeting. What happened? Tell - [Why Is David Worthy Emulating?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/why-is-david-worthy-emulating/) - By Mi Dou In early summer, the Chinese roses were at their brightest in the yard. They had attractive bright red petals, and dotted with a few crystal dewdrops, they were even more loveable. When I stooped to smell them, a rich perfume greeted me so that I couldn’t help having tender affection for them. - [Bible Verses about the Almighty – Know God’s Almightiness](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/know-gods-almightiness/) - 15 Bible Verses about the Almighty – Know God’s Almightiness It is recorded in the Bible, “For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37). God’s power is above all and every one of the words spoken from His mouth shall be fulfilled. It is very important to know God’s almightiness, power and sovereignty when - [August 31 2019—Job 1:22](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-31-2019-job-122/) - In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. – Job 1:22 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When we mention Job, we will all think of the true testimony of his victory over Satan: His family property was carried off, his servants were killed, his children’s lives were taken away, and Satan also smote him - [August 29, 2019—A Commentary on Psalm 7:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-29-2019-a-commentary-on-psalm-711/) - God judges the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day. – Psalm 7:11 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse, we can see God’s righteous and majestic disposition that is intolerant of offense by man. God is holy and righteous. He hates evil, and He shall surely be angry with the wicked. - [August 28, 2019—1 Peter 2:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-28-2019-1-peter-212/) - Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. – 1 Peter 2:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse teaches us how to behave ourselves among the Gentiles and be moral people - [August 27, 2019—Luke 9:62](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-27-2019-luke-962/) - And Jesus said to him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. – Luke 9:62 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Since we have chosen to follow the Lord, we should advance bravely without hesitation. Those who are overcautious and indecisive and love the world - [August 24, 2019—Hebrews 13:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-24-2019-hebrews-138/) - Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. – Hebrews 13:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the past, whenever I read this verse, I believed that Jesus’ name would never change. When He came again, He would still be called Jesus, and do the work of redemption again. However, I felt confused - [August 21, 2019—Luke 12:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-21-2019-luke-127/) - But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows. – Luke 12:7 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: From the Lord Jesus’ words, we can see that God knows us like the palm of His hand and rules over everything of us. God - [August 18, 2019—Psalm 34:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-18-2019-psalm-3415/) - The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. – Psalm 34:15 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse reminds me of the people commended by Jehovah God in the Age of Law, such as Noah, Abraham, and Job. The people in Noah’s day were deeply sinful - [August 17, 2019—Matthew 7:3-5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-17-2019-matthew-73-5/) - And why behold you the mote that is in your brother’s eye, but consider not the beam that is in your own eye? Or how will you say to your brother, Let me pull out the mote out of your eye; and, behold, a beam is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first cast out - [August 16, 2019—Psalm 1:5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-16-2019-psalm-15/) - Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. – Psalm 1:5 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse we can see the scene of God’s judgment in the last days. God expresses the truth to do the work of judgment in the last days, and this - [August 15, 2019—Psalm 63:1](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-15-2019-psalm-631/) - O God, you are my God; early will I seek you: my soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is. – Psalm 63:1 Thought on Today’s Verse: David was the King of Israel known by many people. However, he once wandered in the wilderness - [August 13, 2019—Matthew 24:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-13-2019-matthew-2412/) - And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. – Matthew 24:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse reminds me of the situation of our church: Believers all speak of forbearance and patience but cannot live out the Lord’s love in real life, they always fight with each other, belittle and satirize - [August 12, 2019—A Commentary on Isaiah 49:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-12-2019-a-commentary-on-isaiah-4915/) - Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yes, they may forget, yet will I not forget you. – Isaiah 49:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse we see God’s meticulous care and love for us mankind. Although we are deeply corrupted by - [August 11, 2019—Romans 12:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-11-2019-romans-1212/) - Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; – Romans 12:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In our lives, whatever difficulties we may face, do not complain, sorrow or run away but be patient and rejoice, and believe that all are permitted by God and contain God’s good will. Continuing instant in prayer—God hopes - [August 10, 2019—Psalm 23:1](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-10-2019-psalm-231/) - The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. – Psalm 23:1 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: God is our help and reliance at any time, and He is the supply of life for us. In real life, no matter what difficulties or hardships we encounter, as long as we come before God, He will - [August 9, 2019—A Commentary on Proverbs 14:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-9-2019-a-commentary-on-proverbs-148/) - The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. – Proverbs 14:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that those who are wise and intelligent clearly know their way. They set direction and goal ahead rather than move on blindly. Therefore, they clearly know what - [August 8, 2019—Proverbs 29:25](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-8-2019-proverbs-2925/) - The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe. – Proverbs 29:25 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse reminds me of the story of Saul in the Bible. He was afraid of the strong Goliath and dared not go out to fight, because God had - [August 7, 2019—Matthew 23:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-7-2019-matthew-2312/) - And whoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. – Matthew 23:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse we can see that God likes those who can humble themselves rather than those who are arrogant. This reminds me that at the end of the Age of - [August 6, 2019—Matthew 25:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-6-2019-matthew-2515/) - And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. – Matthew 25:15 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the past, I often complained that my caliber was lower than others and I didn’t have many gifts. From this - [August 5, 2019—1 Samuel 17:47](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-5-2019-1-samuel-1747/) - And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saves not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give you into our hands. – 1 Samuel 17:47 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse, we can see that David had true knowledge of God’s authority and power. He believed - [August 4, 2019—Romans 8:28](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-4-2019-romans-828/) - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… No matter the thing we encounter is good or bad, the secret to benefiting from it is loving God. When faced with the - [August 3, 2019—Psalm 56:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-3-2019-psalm-5611/) - In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do to me. – Psalm 56:11 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This poem, written by David when he was caught by Philistines, showed his great faith in God. David had killed many Philistines and established glorious achievements in war before - [August 2, 2019—John 15:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-2-2019-john-157/) - If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done to you. – John 15:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In this verse, the Lord Jesus tells us that only those who live within God’s words live in Christ. Such people can gain God’s - [August 1, 2019—Matthew 23:13](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/august-1-2019-matthew-2313/) - But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, neither suffer you them that are entering to go in. – Matthew 23:13 This is the Lord Jesus’ words exposing and judging the chief priests, scribes, and Pharisees of Judaic religious - [July 30, 2019—Matthew 28:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-30-2019-matthew-289/) - And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. – Matthew 28:9 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse record the facts of the Lord Jesus’ resurrection three days after His crucifixion. The Lord Jesus’ resurrection to - [July 28, 2019—Matthew 23:6-7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-28-2019-matthew-236-7/) - And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. – Matthew 23:6-7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The chief priests, scribes, and Pharisees loved and valued status, and they were eager for people to adore them, even treat - [July 27, 2019—John 8:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-27-2019-john-812/) - Then spoke Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. – John 8:12 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… God is the light of our life. When we meet with difficulties and frustrations, God’s word is the lamp to - [July 26, 2019—Matthew 6:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-26-2019-matthew-614/) - For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: – Matthew 6:14 Thought on Today’s Verse: The Lord Jesus once said, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” - [July 25, 2019—A Commentary on Mark 2:17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-25-2019-a-commentary-on-mark-217/) - They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. – Mark 2:17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… When Jesus Christ called the publican to be His disciple and ate with the sinners, the Pharisees asked the Lord’s disciples, “How - [July 24, 2019—Isaiah 46:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-24-2019-isaiah-4611/) - yes, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it. – Isaiah 46:11 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse, I can feel the authority and power of God’s words. God’s words are the expression of His authority. As soon as He has spoken - [July 23, 2019—Ecclesiastes 1:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-23-2019-ecclesiastes-114/) - I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. – Ecclesiastes 1:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… We know Solomon was the wisest and richest king, but he said, “I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all - [July 22, 2019—Matthew 24:7-8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-22-2019-matthew-247-8/) - For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. – Matthew 24:7-8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In recent years, the disasters are getting worse and worse all over the world. It is horrifying that the - [July 19, 2019—Proverbs 22:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-19-2019-proverbs-226/) - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 Thought on Today’s Verse: Parents are children’s first teachers. Everywhere is competitive and full of temptations. If we don’t train our children to choose the right direction in life, they will - [July 18, 2019—2 Corinthians 5:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-18-2019-2-corinthians-57/) - For we walk by faith, not by sight: – 2 Corinthians 5:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that whatever we do, we should rely on our faith rather than sight. However, we always take “seeing is believing” as our principles of conduct. Such an idea is incorrect. For example, Thomas was a - [July 17, 2019—Matthew 24:24](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-17-2019-matthew-2424/) - For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. – Matthew 24:24 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Jesus predicted that false Christs and false prophets would deceive people in the last days. This verse told us a - [July 16, 2019—Genesis 2:16 -17](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-16-2019-genesis-216-17/) - And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it: for in the day that you eat thereof you shall surely DIE. – Genesis 2:16 -17 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… - [July 13, 2019—Isaiah 54:10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-13-2019-isaiah-5410/) - For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, said the LORD that has mercy on you. – Isaiah 54:10 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: From this verse, we can see God’s love and concern for mankind. - [July 12, 2019—A Commentary on James 4:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-12-2019-a-commentary-on-james-48/) - Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. – James 4:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… As Christians, our hearts often need to be at peace before God and draw near to Him. This is what God asks of man, as well as the way to uphold a normal relationship with Him. When - [July 11, 2019—Galatians 5:26](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-11-2019-galatians-526/) - Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. – Galatians 5:26 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that we should not be desirous of fame and status. Because of that, we envy one another and cannot get along well with brothers and sisters. Just as God’s words say, “As - [July 10, 2019—Proverbs 14:26](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-10-2019-proverbs-1426/) - In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. – Proverbs 14:26 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… All Christians know that God is our reliance and our refuge. But it’s not unconditional to receive God’s care and keeping. God created this world, and He can also destroy this - [July 9, 2019—Matthew 23:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-9-2019-matthew-2315/) - Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, you make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. – Matthew 23:15 These are the words of the Lord Jesus that exposed and judged the chief priests, scribes, and Pharisees of - [July 8, 2019—John 4:24](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-8-2019-john-424/) - God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. – John 4:24 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: God asks us to worship Him in spirit and in truth. Although we often pray, we neither pray sincerely nor seek His will in prayer. We don’t carefully pray to - [July 7, 2019—A Commentary on John 6:33](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-7-2019-a-commentary-on-john-633/) - For the bread of God is he which comes down from heaven, and gives life to the world. – John 6:33 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From the Lord’s words, we can see that the bread of God is His words—the bread which supplies us with life. God Himself is life. The life from God refers - [July 3, 2019—Proverbs 3:7](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-3-2019-proverbs-37/) - Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. – Proverbs 3:7 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse teaches us not to be self-righteous or be wise in our conceit but to fear God and shun evil. This is the greatest wisdom. In our daily lives, we often think so - [July 2, 2019—John 6:35](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-2-2019-john-635/) - And Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger; and he that believes on me shall never thirst. – John 6:35 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From the words, “I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger,” God is telling - [July 1, 2019—Deuteronomy 31:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/july-1-2019-deuteronomy-318/) - And the LORD, he it is that does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: fear not, neither be dismayed. – Deuteronomy 31:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse: When we are in adversity or distress, God repeatedly tells us not to be afraid because He is always - [Suffering Is the Best Blessing God Bestows Upon Us](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/god-bestows-upon-us/) - By Xiangnan A farmer had an old mule, and one day the old mule accidentally fell into a deep well. Because the well was so deep, the farmer thought there was no way to save the old mule, and he decided to abandon it. But he didn’t have the heart to and, seeing the old - [Bible Verses About Baptism](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-baptism/) - Baptism is a ceremony built by the Lord Jesus for the churches. It symbolizes that we admit our faith in public and formally return to the Lord Jesus, and that our sins are forgiven. However, will baptism make our sins clean? What’s the real meaning of baptism? Can we be reborn to be a new - [Bible Verses About Blessing](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-blessing/) - 1. Romans 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.2. Numbers 6:24-26 The LORD bless you, and keep you: The LORD make his face shine on you, and be gracious to you: The LORD lift up his countenance on you, and give you peace. 3. Deuteronomy 11:11-12 But the land, where you go - [Bible Verses About Children – Learn to Educate Children](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-children/) - Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.Proverbs 23:13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if you beat him with the rod, he shall not die. Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to - [Classic Bible Verses That Christians Must know – How Many Do You Know?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/christians-must-know/) - How many classic Bible verses that Christians must know do you know? As for God’s requirements and exhortations for man, how many do you know? Let us share some with you. John 1:4-5 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended - [5 Best Classic Bible Verses About Comforting – Be Encouraged Everyday! Only God Can Comfort Us](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/5-best-bible-verses-about-comforting/) - How many Bible verses about comfort do you know? No matter what setbacks or pain we suffer, God is always by our side. Psalm 94:19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul. Psalm 23:4 Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear - [Bible Verses about Friendship – Learn to Get Along with People](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/learn-to-get-along-with-people/) - Bible Verses about Friendship – Learn to Get Along with People To get along well with friends is very critical. We need to love each other, treat each other with heart. The following is some verses about getting along with friends. We hope they can bring you inspiration. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all - [Bible Verses About Destroyed](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-destroyed/) - Proverbs 13:20 He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.1 Corinthians 3:15 If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 2 Corinthians 7:9 Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, - [Encouraging Bible Verses for Those Who Are Suffering](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/encouraging-bible-verses/) - What should we do when we face with trials and refinements and encounter bitter situations? How can we walk along the way of believing in God with faith? We selected eleven encouraging Bible verses about suffering. We hope these verses can increase your faith in God. As far as we Christians are concerned, hardship and - [Bible Verses about Eternal Life](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-eternal-life/) - Matthew 19:29 And every one that has forsaken houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundred times, and shall inherit everlasting life.Mark 9:43-47 And if your hand offend you, cut it off: it is better for you to enter into - [Bible Verses About Faith – Deepen Your Relationship with God](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-faith/) - If you feel you become more and more distant from God, or you are seeking to learn more knowledge about faith in God, then it’s important to seek God and rely on God. If you would like to deepen your relationship with God, this Bible verses about faith will help you. Matthew 8:10 When Jesus - [Family Bible Verses – Get Along Well With Our Family](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/family-bible-verses/) - We spend most of our time with family in our life. But there are many difficulties when we get along with our family. We have no idea how to teach our children and show respect to our parents. Reading the following Bible verses about family and allowing God to become the Lord of our home. - [8 Bible Verses About Forgiveness that Help Us to Forgive](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-forgiveness/) - We spend most of our time with family in our life. But there are many difficulties when we get along with our family. We have no idea how to teach our children and show respect to our parents. Reading the following Bible verses about family and allowing God to become the Lord of our home. - [Bible Verses About Trust](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-trust/) - 16 featured bible verses about trusting in God help you be closer to God. What is your favorite Bible Verses About trusting in God? You are welcome to share with us your comments! Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart - [Bible Verses About Wisdom](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-verses-about-wisdom/) - 1. O LORD, how manifold are your works! in wisdom have you made them all: the earth is full of your riches. – Psalm 104:24 2. Whoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the LORD. – Psalm 107:43 3. The fear of the LORD is the - [The Value of Proverbs – The Christian’s Guide To Wisdom](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/the-christians-guide-to-wisdom/) - The Value of Proverbs – The Christian’s Guide To Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-19 The following are some verses about the value of proverbs. As a Christian, how can we possess wisdom? It is recorded in the Book of Proverbs, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs - [Advice for Young People – Bible Verse](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/advice-for-young-people-bible-verse/) - Advice for Young People – Bible Verse Proverbs 3:1-20 Do you know some advice to young man? The one who learns to rely on God with a focused heart is the most intelligent people. Trust in the Lord My son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments: For length of days, - [Bible Verses About Christmas – Celebrate the Birth of Jesus](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/celebrate-the-birth-of-jesus/) - Bible Verses About Christmas – Celebrate the Birth of Jesus The Lord Jesus is filled with love and compassion for mankind. For the sake of man’s salvation, He was willing to serve as a sin offering for humanity in this world. Let’s give thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ’s redemption for us on Christmas Day. - [What Does the “Midnight” in Matthew 25:6 Refer to?](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/what-does-the-midnight-in-matthew-256-refer-to/) - By Wu Meng One summer evening, the weather being very sultry, people enjoying the cool occupied the benches of the park by ones and twos. Lisa strolled in the park alone, now raising her head and looking up at the sky, now bowing her head to think, with a face full of worry. Suddenly, finding - [True Meaning of God’s “New Name” in the Revelation 3:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/true-meaning-of-gods-new-name-in-the-revelation-312/) - After supper, Chen Engui was reading the Bible in the living room while his daughter-in-law, Li Huijuan and his wife, Wang Guizhi were clearing the dishes together. At that time, his six-year-old grandson Chen Chutong ran out to him with an illustrated book of Bible story, and said sweetly in his arms, “Grandpa, grandpa, can you tell - [Prophecy About the Gospel of the Kingdom – The Gospel of the Kingdom Spreads to the Ends of the Earth](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/gospel-of-the-kingdom/) - Prophecy About the Gospel of the Kingdom – The Gospel of the Kingdom Spreads to the Ends of the Earth The gospel of the kingdom—the way of repentance was spread by the Lord Jesus when He worked on earth. God hopes we can bear witness for Him to win souls, to bring more people before - [Bible Prophecy About Mark of the Beast](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/bible-prophecy-about-mark-of-the-beast/) - Here are the Bible prophecy about the Mark of the Beast to help us understand God’s requirements, watch our footsteps and avoid being punished. Revelation 13:15-18 And he had power to give life to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship - [Bible Prophecy: New Heaven and New Earth – No More Death](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/new-heaven-and-new-earth/) - Bible Prophecy: New Heaven and New Earth – No More Death When God ends His work, He will perfect a group of overcomers, lead man to live in a new heaven and new earth full of joy and His blessings. The Book of Revelation prophesied, “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and - [John 20:19-31 – Jesus Appears to the Disciples](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/john-2019-31-jesus-appears-to-the-disciples/) - Jesus Appears to the Disciples (John 20:19-23) Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the middle, and said to them, Peace be to you. And when he had so said, - [John 20:24-29 -Jesus Appears to Thomas](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/john-2024-29-jesus-appears-to-thomas/) - Jesus Appears to Thomas (John 20:24-29) But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said to him, We have seen the LORD. But he said to them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into - [Jonah Preaches to the Ninevites & Nineveh Repents](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/jonah-preaches-to-the-ninevites-nineveh-repents/) - Jonah Preaches to the Ninevites Jonah 3:1-4 And the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the preaching that I bid you. So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an - [There Are Several Substandard Ways of Praying](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/there-are-several-substandard-ways-of-praying/) - There are mainly five types of substandard ways of praying. The first type is praying with insincerity. By “insincere” you know what that means, right? You have seen religious people with their eyes closed while they mumble, just mumbling away for a long time and you can’t understand what they’re saying. Their mouths move very - [Only If We Pursue To Be Honest People Are We The Real Smart People](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/honest-people/) - In the many words God has expressed, God has required us many times to be honest people and made it clear many times that he likes honest people, blesses honest people, and saves honest people. And he also definitely tells us that the ones who will live forever in the kingdom are honest people. We - [It is So Important And Significant to Pray Genuinely!](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/pray-genuinely/) - Doctrinally most believers in God know that prayer is very important and we should all pray genuinely. But in our real life, we do not pay attention to praying genuinely. Most of the time, we pray to God perfunctorily and deceitfully. For example, many times we rest content with praying several times a day without - [It is Very Important to Seek God in Everything](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/seek-god-in-everything/) - Seeking God’s intention in everything is God’s requirement for each of us and is even more a requirement everyone who serves God has to meet. However, most of us have little entering in in this aspect. No matter whether we eat and drink God’s word, perform duties, carry out the work arrangements, or encounter difficulties, - [Feeling Spiritually Dry and Far From God?- Analysis of Condition of Church](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/analysis-of-condition-of-church/) - By Zhengdao, Germany One morning, when I sat reading the Bible at the window, I saw these verses: “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, - [June 29, 2019—A Commentary on Acts 1:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-29-2019-a-commentary-on-acts-111/) - This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven. – Acts 1:11 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… After reading this verse, many brothers and sisters think that the Lord Jesus rose up into the sky, and would descend on a - [June 28, 2019—A Commentary on Psalm 1:2](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-28-2019-a-commentary-on-psalm-12/) - But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night. – Psalm 1:2 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… From this verse we can feel the authority and power of God’s words. When God used Jeremiah, Jeremiah was afraid of not knowing what to say because he - [June 27, 2019—3 John 1:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-27-2019-3-john-18/) - We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth. – 3 John 1:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse teaches us that we should receive brothers and sisters who leave home to spread God’s gospel. Bearing God’s commision, they can endure all the suffering for the sake of spreading - [June 26, 2019—A Commentary on John 14:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-26-2019-a-commentary-on-john-1423/) - Jesus answered and said to him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our stayed with him. – John 14:23 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that if we want to love God, we should follow - [June 25, 2019—Psalm 128:1](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-25-2019-psalm-1281/) - Blessed is every one that fears the LORD; that walks in his ways. – Psalm 128:1 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that blessed are those who fear God and walk in His way. It is because such kind of people have a place for God in their hearts and can honor God - [June 24, 2019—John 4:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-24-2019-john-414/) - But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. – John 4:14 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord Jesus is Christ in the flesh. He has the substance of - [June 23, 2019—Ecclesiastes 7:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-23-2019-ecclesiastes-79/) - Be not hasty in your spirit to be angry: for anger rests in the bosom of fools. – Ecclesiastes 7:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… Busy work and fierce competition in society have brought us severe pressure. In addition, the setbacks at work, the jealousy and strife between colleagues and the disharmony between family make us - [June 22, 2019—Psalm 125:5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-22-2019-psalm-1255/) - As for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: – Psalm 125:5 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse shows us those who are crooked, deceitful, and evil will be punished by God. From this, we know that God loathes those who are crooked - [June 21, 2019—John 10:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-21-2019-john-109/) - I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. – John 10:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… If we want to achieve salvation, we must accept the incarnate Christ. Christ is the gate to entry into the kingdom of heaven. None - [June 19, 2019—Isaiah 40:8](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-19-2019-isaiah-408/) - The grass wither, the flower fades: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. – Isaiah 40:8 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… This verse tells us that the grass withers, the flower fades, but God’s words shall never disappear and will remain until forever. This is true. From the work of God, we can - [June 18, 2019—James 2:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-18-2019-james-29/) - But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. – James 2:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… After reading this verse, I have deep feelings. We always judge people by their appearances and are unable to treat people correctly without realizing that this is a sin. God - [June 17, 2019—Ephesians 4:26-27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-17-2019-ephesians-426-27/) - Be you angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down on your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. – Ephesians 4:26-27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse: The verse reminds us that we should not sin when we are angry. If we cannot keep calm when we are angry, we will flare up at - [June 16, 2019—Proverbs 3:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-16-2019-proverbs-36/) - In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. – Proverbs 3:6 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse shows us that we should rely on God in all things, and firmly believe that all things are in God’s hands and that only by obeying His orchestrations and arrangements can we have - [June 15, 2019—Psalm 94:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-15-2019-psalm-9419/) - In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul. – Psalm 94:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse: No one wants to be worried all day. We all want to live freely with no worries about anything. But as we face various pressures that life brings us, few can live easily and happily. - [June 14, 2019—John 6:27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-14-2019-john-627/) - Labor not for the meat which perishes, but for that meat which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give to you: for him has God the Father sealed. – John 6:27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… The Lord wants to tell us that what we most need in life is not money, - [June 13, 2019—James 2:9](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-13-2019-james-29/) - But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. – James 2:9 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… After reading this verse, I have deep feelings. We always judge people by their appearances and are unable to treat people correctly without realizing that this is a sin. God - [June 12, 2019—Ephesians 4:26-27](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-12-2019-ephesians-426-27/) - Be you angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down on your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. – Ephesians 4:26-27 Thoughts on Today’s Verse: The verse reminds us that we should not sin when we are angry. If we cannot keep calm when we are angry, we will flare up at - [June 11, 2019—Proverbs 3:6](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-11-2019-proverbs-36/) - In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. – Proverbs 3:6 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse shows us that we should rely on God in all things, and firmly believe that all things are in God’s hands and that only by obeying His orchestrations and arrangements can we have - [June 10, 2019—Psalm 94:19](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-10-2019-psalm-9419/) - In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul. – Psalm 94:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse: No one wants to be worried all day. We all want to live freely with no worries about anything. But as we face various pressures that life brings us, few can live easily and happily. - [June 9, 2019—Proverbs Luke 1:37](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-9-2019-proverbs-luke-137/) - For with God nothing shall be impossible. – Luke 1:37 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: We can see God’s authority and His power. I think of God’s words, “‘And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the - [June 8, 2019—Matthew 7:12](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-8-2019-matthew-712/) - Therefore all things whatever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. – Matthew 7:12 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: While pray-reading this verse, I remember what happened to me recently. One of my colleagues was my church sister. We had - [June 7, 2019—Proverbs Luke 1:37](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-7-2019-proverbs-luke-137/) - For with God nothing shall be impossible. – Luke 1:37 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: We can see God’s authority and His power. I think of God’s words, “‘And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the - [June 6, 2019—Ephesians 5:15-16](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-6-2019-ephesians-515-16/) - See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:15-16 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: What is God’s will in this verse? How should we become wise people? People in this evil age are licentious by nature, as are those in Noah’s - [June 5, 2019—Genesis 2:15](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-5-2019-genesis-215/) - And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. – Genesis 2:15 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: God expresses His love for man from the creation of the world. From the verse, we see that after God created Adam, He didn’t leave - [June 4, 2019—Jeremiah 10:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-4-2019-jeremiah-1023/) - O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walks to direct his steps. – Jeremiah 10:23 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse tells us that man can plan his future but he cannot control his future. This is unchangeable by anyone. We all - [June 1, 2019—Luke 14:24](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/june-1-2019-luke-1424/) - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse states the practice that Christians - [May 31, 2019—John 6:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-31-2019-john-611/) - And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. – John 6:11 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: The Bible recorded the miracle performed by the Lord Jesus: feeding five - [May 30, 2019—Luke 14:24](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-30-2019-luke-1424/) - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse states the practice that Christians - [May 29, 2019—John 6:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-29-2019-john-611/) - And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. – John 6:11 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: The Bible recorded the miracle performed by the Lord Jesus: feeding five - [May 28, 2019—Jeremiah 10:23](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-28-2019-jeremiah-1023/) - O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walks to direct his steps. – Jeremiah 10:23 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse tells us that man can plan his future but he cannot control his future. This is unchangeable by anyone. We all - [May 26, 2019—Jeremiah 17:14](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-26-2019-jeremiah-1714/) - Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for you are my praise. – Jeremiah 17:14 Thought on Today’s Verse: We can feel the prophet Jeremiah’s faith when reading this verse. This kind of strong faith is worthy of emulation. The reason why we feel helpless and - [May 25, 2019—John 6:11](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-25-2019-john-611/) - And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. – John 6:11 Thought on Today’s Verse: It is recorded in John 6:11, “And Jesus took the loaves; and when - [May 24, 2019—Psalms 37:5](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-24-2019-psalms-375/) - Commit your way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. – Psalms 37:5 Thought on Today’s Verse: The Lord Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. … For my yoke is easy, and my burden is - [May 23, 2019—Proverbs 9:10](https://www.thechurchofdawnlight.org/may-23-2019-proverbs-910/) - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. – Proverbs 9:10 Thought on Today’s Verse: Solomon was a king of wisdom. 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