Weekly Guide ：Week 6
March 04, 2018
Question
What did the Israel’s descendants experience in Egypt?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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God is loving and faithful. He has a perfect plan for His people. He listens and cares for them. So, we lean on Him and keep hope in His plan for all who leans on Him will be brought out of darkness into light to experience His abundant blessings.
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God elected man to work with Him. He needs no one’s help because He is omnipotent. And yet, He chooses man to work with Him so that we may experience Him.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - How did Moses feel when God first called on Him? How do I identify myself when I hesitate from answering God’s calling?
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Fidelity - God always gave Moses the perfect solution each time he pushed back on His calling. Am I pushing back God’s calling because I distrust my own ability to handle rather than depend on Him to supply and equip?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Question
How did the first meeting between Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh go?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Pharaoh put more works on Israelites after the first meeting with Moses and Aaron. God might let many unreasonable things to happen but through them, we get to know better God’s power, faith, righteousness, and love.
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Israelites complained to Moses because they had to do more works. God restated His promise and let Moses know His faith and love to the Israelites.
Meditation: My Story
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Community - God let Aaron to help Moses because he spoke with faltering lips. Do I seek help from others with different gifts, so we can form a unified spiritual team to serve God?
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Fidelity - Israelites bad mouthed Moses when He obeyed God’s will. While serving, what should I do when facing complaints? What can I learn from the interactions between Moses and God?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Question
What did God do when Pharaoh failed to let Israelites leave?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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God told Moses and Aaron that he would multiply His signs and wonders in Egypt so they would know He is the Lord.
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Pharaoh would not obey God to let Israelites leave after being warned repeatedly. His heart hardened after each plague. His stubbornness brought destructions to his people and country.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - It is necessary to overcome the bondage of the world to live a Godly life. In Moses’ time, it was the Pharaoh. Today, it is money, work, and many other challenges. What did I learn from today’s passage to face these challenges?
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Fidelity - Moses repeatedly asked Pharaoh to “let my people go.” Moses might have felt frustrated and defeated but he continued to obey and serve God. Can I continue to obey and serve God faithfully like Moses when facing difficult struggles repeatedly?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Question
What did God do when Pharaoh’s heart continued to harden?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Pharaoh never completely obeyed God and continually to bargain in “partial submission” even after so many plagues. God is all knowing and omnipotent. His will is always accomplished. There’s no bargaining with God.
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God commanded Moses to tell his descendants everything happened in Egypt. God works wonders and we should let everyone know.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Moses transformed from a cowardly and undecisive person to a faithful servant of God who was able to stand up against the Pharaoh on all things. What kind of transformations can I see from a person who walks with God? What can I learn from Moses?
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Integrity - Gone through plagues after plagues, Pharaoh continued to rebel against God because of his pride. Do I know clearly God’s greatness? Am I willing to submit to Him completely?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Question
What was God’s tenth plague when Pharaoh’s heart was still hardened and refused to let the Israelites go?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Many Jewish holidays came directly from God. Passover was one of them. It was to commemorate the blessings they received when God lead them out of Egypt.
-
They followed God’s command by putting the blood of lamb on the door frames. Any family did not do so had their first born killed. Israel must kill the lamb and protect themselves with its blood. This foretells Jesus Christ as the lamb that bleed for all men’s sins.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Eating in hast on the Passover, putting on travel clothing, and getting ready to leave are Israelites’ display of faith. They acted on the faith for God’s promise to lead them out of Egypt. Do I need faith to prepare myself for God’s promises that are yet to come?
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Fidelity - Moses summoned all the elders to give them the instructions for Passover. Everyone obeyed willingly. Obeying God’s commands, Moses and Arron finally got the respect from Israelites. How does this remind me of those who serve God? How I should view them?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Question
How did God lead Israelites out of Egypt?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
-
In the days of Exodus, God used the pillar of cloud and pillar of fire to lead the Israelites every day so they wouldn’t get lost.
-
It was a great challenge facing the Red Sea. Israelites experienced God’s faithfulness in salvation and great power!
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Moses brought along Joseph’s bones because Joseph told the Israelites: “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” A faithful servant of God continues to testify for Him even after he dies. What does this teach me?
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Fidelity - Israelites complained against Moses when facing he impassable Red Sea. But Moses continued to comfort them asking them to have faith in God. Moses’ faith in God and positive attitude were admirable. Can I learn to have faith in God when I face difficulties in my life?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Scripture Reading
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
What happened after Jesus' death?
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### Meditation: God's Story
+ Two women saw a young man dressed in white in the tomb told them that Jesus has risen.
+ Jesus appeared in front of many and rebuked the disciples for their lack of faith.
+ Jesus commissioned the disciples to proclaim gospel to all creations and He worked with them as they went.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Community** - Mary and two disciples saw Jesus after His resurrection and told the other disciples. But they did not believe them. What should be our attitude toward others' testimonies? Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to point the way of the truth and help us to accept each other.
+ **Fidelity** - Jesus commissioned the disciples to preach gospel to all and promised to work with them as well as confirming His word with signs. Do I know that Jesus is working with us all today? How does this truth change my attitude toward serving God?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
Why did Luke write this gospel? Where did he start?
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### Meditation: God's Story
+ Luke explains the reason for writing this gospel.
+ Angel appeared to Zechariah and told him about the birth of John the Baptist.
+ Angel appeared to Mary and told her about conceiving Jesus.
+ Birth of John the Baptist and his father Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit, prophesized the coming of Messiah.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Identity** - Mary had doubt about her conceiving Jesus while being a virgin, but she said: "I am the Lord's servant, may your word to me be fulfilled." How do I value my identity? Am I willing to fill my life with God's will or my own?
+ **Identity** - Mary: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Whom does my soul glorify? Where does my spirit rejoice in?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
What were the events surrounding Jesus' birth and in His youth?
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### Meditation: God's Story
+ Jesus' birth in a manger in Bethlehem. Angel brought the good news to the shepherds.
+ Simeon and Anna the prophet testified for Jesus' identity and gave glory to God.
+ Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Identity** - Who would have thought that the son of God was born in a lowly manger? For God does not value material abundance but spiritual blessing. What do I value more? Is my pursue of material takes priority over God?
+ **Fidelity** - Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. In the upbringing of my children, do I value such growth? What do I need to pray for my children?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
How did John the Baptist preach in the wilderness? Who were Jesus' ancestors?
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### Meditation: God's Story
+ John the Baptist preached in the wilderness, baptized people, and was locked up in prison by Herod.
+ Jesus' genealogy traced all the way back to Adam.
+ Jesus won over the temptations from the devil in the wilderness.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Integrity** - Jesus used God's word to fend off the devil's temptations in the wilderness. Am I living in God's word or in cultural traditions and societal norm? Am I capable of fending off devil's temptations?
+ **Fidelity** - John the Baptist faithfully completed the mission God gave him to pave the way for the Messiah. Do I understand my missions in life? Am I willing to follow God's will faithfully?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
What did Jesus encounter when He started His ministry?
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### Meditation: God's Story
+ Jesus was rejected in His hometown Nazareth when He ministered there.
+ Jesus drove out impure spirit and healed many in Capernaum. He preached in Galilee.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Integrity** - The people in Nazareth did not believe Jesus because they thought they knew Him and His background. Do I have any prejudice toward the truth? Let me be humble in front of God and let His word work in me.
+ **Fidelity** - Jesus was praised in Galilee but rejected in His hometown. Likewise, we may be met with refusal in our ministry and become other's laughingstock. Am I willing to be misunderstood like Jesus and suffer for God.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
How did Jesus call His first disciples?
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### Meditation: God's Story
+ Jesus called the first disciples.
+ Jesus cleansed the leper and healed the paralyzed.
+ The Pharisees conflicted with Jesus for He healed during Sabbath. Jesus called Himself the Lord of the Sabbath.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Identity** - Jesus proclaimed Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath because only God can give us true rest. Am I able to rest in God's peace when facing the stress of life and being judged by values of the world?
+ **Community** - The friends of the paralyzed went extraordinary length to help him. Have I gone the extra mile for my fellow Christians? Can I become the blessing of someone in particular?
+ **Fidelity** - Jesus called on the disciples to fish for people. Am I proclaiming gospel for the Lord to win over the souls of people?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
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Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
What happened after Jesus' death?
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### Meditation: God's Story
+ Two women saw a young man dressed in white in the tomb told them that Jesus has risen.
+ Jesus appeared in front of many and rebuked the disciples for their lack of faith.
+ Jesus commissioned the disciples to proclaim gospel to all creations and He worked with them as they went.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Community** - Mary and two disciples saw Jesus after His resurrection and told the other disciples. But they did not believe them. What should be our attitude toward others' testimonies? Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to point the way of the truth and help us to accept each other.
+ **Fidelity** - Jesus commissioned the disciples to preach gospel to all and promised to work with them as well as confirming His word with signs. Do I know that Jesus is working with us all today? How does this truth change my attitude toward serving God?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
Why did Luke write this gospel? Where did he start?
{% include BibleLinks2022.html %}
### Meditation: God's Story
+ Luke explains the reason for writing this gospel.
+ Angel appeared to Zechariah and told him about the birth of John the Baptist.
+ Angel appeared to Mary and told her about conceiving Jesus.
+ Birth of John the Baptist and his father Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit, prophesized the coming of Messiah.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Identity** - Mary had doubt about her conceiving Jesus while being a virgin, but she said: "I am the Lord's servant, may your word to me be fulfilled." How do I value my identity? Am I willing to fill my life with God's will or my own?
+ **Identity** - Mary: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Whom does my soul glorify? Where does my spirit rejoice in?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
What were the events surrounding Jesus' birth and in His youth?
{% include BibleLinks2022.html %}
### Meditation: God's Story
+ Jesus' birth in a manger in Bethlehem. Angel brought the good news to the shepherds.
+ Simeon and Anna the prophet testified for Jesus' identity and gave glory to God.
+ Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Identity** - Who would have thought that the son of God was born in a lowly manger? For God does not value material abundance but spiritual blessing. What do I value more? Is my pursue of material takes priority over God?
+ **Fidelity** - Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. In the upbringing of my children, do I value such growth? What do I need to pray for my children?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
How did John the Baptist preach in the wilderness? Who were Jesus' ancestors?
{% include BibleLinks2022.html %}
### Meditation: God's Story
+ John the Baptist preached in the wilderness, baptized people, and was locked up in prison by Herod.
+ Jesus' genealogy traced all the way back to Adam.
+ Jesus won over the temptations from the devil in the wilderness.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Integrity** - Jesus used God's word to fend off the devil's temptations in the wilderness. Am I living in God's word or in cultural traditions and societal norm? Am I capable of fending off devil's temptations?
+ **Fidelity** - John the Baptist faithfully completed the mission God gave him to pave the way for the Messiah. Do I understand my missions in life? Am I willing to follow God's will faithfully?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
What did Jesus encounter when He started His ministry?
{% include BibleLinks2022.html %}
### Meditation: God's Story
+ Jesus was rejected in His hometown Nazareth when He ministered there.
+ Jesus drove out impure spirit and healed many in Capernaum. He preached in Galilee.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Integrity** - The people in Nazareth did not believe Jesus because they thought they knew Him and His background. Do I have any prejudice toward the truth? Let me be humble in front of God and let His word work in me.
+ **Fidelity** - Jesus was praised in Galilee but rejected in His hometown. Likewise, we may be met with refusal in our ministry and become other's laughingstock. Am I willing to be misunderstood like Jesus and suffer for God.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
How did Jesus call His first disciples?
{% include BibleLinks2022.html %}
### Meditation: God's Story
+ Jesus called the first disciples.
+ Jesus cleansed the leper and healed the paralyzed.
+ The Pharisees conflicted with Jesus for He healed during Sabbath. Jesus called Himself the Lord of the Sabbath.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Identity** - Jesus proclaimed Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath because only God can give us true rest. Am I able to rest in God's peace when facing the stress of life and being judged by values of the world?
+ **Community** - The friends of the paralyzed went extraordinary length to help him. Have I gone the extra mile for my fellow Christians? Can I become the blessing of someone in particular?
+ **Fidelity** - Jesus called on the disciples to fish for people. Am I proclaiming gospel for the Lord to win over the souls of people?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
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Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
What did the descendants of Israel experience in Egypt?
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### Meditation: God's Story
+ God is loving and faithful. He has a perfect plan for His people. He listens and cares for them. So, we lean on Him and keep hope in His plan for all who leans on Him will be brought out of darkness into light to experience His abundant blessings.
+ God elected man to work with Him. He needs no one's help because He is omnipotent. And yet, He chooses man to work with Him so that we may experience Him.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Identity** - How did Moses feel when God first called on Him? How do I identify myself when I hesitate from answering God's calling?
+ **Fidelity** - God always gave Moses the perfect solution each time he pushed back on His calling. Am I pushing back God's calling because I distrust my own ability to handle rather than depend on Him to supply and equip?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
How did the first meeting between Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh go?
{% include BibleLinks2024.html %}
### Meditation: God's Story
+ Pharaoh laid more burden on Israelites after the first meeting with Moses and Aaron. God might allow many unreasonable things to happen but through them, we get to know better God's power, faith, righteousness, and love.
+ Israelites complained to Moses because they had to do more works. God restated His promise and let Moses know His faith and love to the Israelites.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Community** - God let Aaron to help Moses because he spoke with faltering lips. Do I seek help from others with different gifts, so we can form a unified spiritual team to serve God?
+ **Fidelity** - Israelites bad mouthed Moses when He obeyed God's will. While serving, what should I do when facing complaints? What can I learn from the interactions between Moses and God?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
What did God do when Pharaoh failed to let the Israelites leave?
{% include BibleLinks2024.html %}
### Meditation: God's Story
+ God told Moses and Aaron that He would multiply His signs and wonders in Egypt so they would know He is the Lord.
+ Pharaoh would not obey God to let Israelites leave after being warned repeatedly. His heart hardened after each plague. His stubbornness brought destructions to his people and country.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Walking with God** - It is necessary to overcome the bondage of the world to live a Godly life. In Moses' time, it was the Pharaoh. Today, it is money, work, and many other challenges. What did I learn from today's passage to face these challenges?
+ **Fidelity** - Moses repeatedly asked Pharaoh to "let my people go." Moses might have felt frustrated and defeated but he continued to obey and serve God. Can I continue to obey and serve God faithfully like Moses when facing difficult struggles repeatedly?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
What did God do when Pharaoh's heart continued to harden?
{% include BibleLinks2024.html %}
### Meditation: God's Story
+ Pharaoh never completely obeyed God and continued to bargain in "partial submission" even after so many plagues. God is all knowing and omnipotent. There is no bargaining with God because His will is always accomplished.
+ God commanded Moses to tell his descendants everything happened in Egypt. God works wonders and we ought to proclaim in His name.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Walking with God** - Moses transformed from a cowardly and undecisive person to a faithful servant of God who was able to stand up against the Pharaoh on all things. What kind of transformations can I see from a person who walks with God? What can I learn from Moses?
+ **Integrity** - Gone through plagues after plagues, Pharaoh continued to rebel against God because of his pride. Do I truly know God's greatness? Am I willing to submit to Him completely?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
What was God's tenth plague when Pharaoh's heart was still hardened and refused to let the Israelites go?
{% include BibleLinks2024.html %}
### Meditation: God's Story
+ Many Jewish holidays came directly from God. Passover was one of them. It was to commemorate the blessings they received when God led them out of Egypt.
+ They followed God's command by putting the blood of lamb on the door frames. Any family did not do so had their first born killed. Israel must kill the lamb and protect themselves with its blood. This foretells Jesus Christ as the lamb that bleed for all men's sins.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Walking with God** - Eating in hast on the Passover, putting on travel clothing, and getting ready to leave are Israelites' display of faith. They acted on faith for God's promise to lead them out of Egypt. Do I need faith to prepare myself for God's promises that are yet to come?
+ **Fidelity** - Moses summoned all the elders to give them the instructions for Passover. Everyone obeyed willingly. Obeying God's commands, Moses and Arron finally got the respect from Israelites. How does this remind me of those who serve God? How I should view them?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
### Question
How did God lead Israelites out of Egypt?
{% include BibleLinks2024.html %}
### Meditation: God's Story
+ In the days of Exodus, God used the pillar of cloud and pillar of fire to lead the Israelites every day so they would not get lost.
+ It was a great challenge facing the Red Sea. Israelites experienced God's great power in His faithfulness and salvation.
### Meditation: My Story
+ **Walking with God** - Moses brought along Joseph's bones because Joseph told the Israelites: "God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up from this place." A faithful servant of God continues to testify for Him even after he dies. What can I learn from this?
+ **Fidelity** - Israelites complained against Moses when facing the impassable Red Sea. But Moses continued to comfort them asking them to have faith in God. Moses' faith in God and positive attitude were admirable. Can I learn to have faith in God when I face difficulties in my life?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
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Prayer
Notes and Responses