Words of the Bible

“The People Are Bringing More Than Enough for the Work”

When Moses came down from Mount Sinai after receiving the Ten Commandments from God a second time, he told the Israelites God’s instructions for the building of the tabernacle where the Ten Commandments would be placed. “Everyone who is willing is to bring to the LORD an offering for the work on the tabernacle and for the sacred garments for the priests!” The Israelites brought freewill offerings every day, giving thanks to God for forgiving their past sin of idolatry. Bezalel and Oholiab, whom God had filled with skill and ability in all kinds of crafts to make artistic designs for the tabernacle, left their work and said to Moses. “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the…

Sing Hymns and Spiritual Songs With Gratitude in Your Hearts to God

“A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from the other side of the Sea. It is already in En Gedi.” Jehoshaphat was alarmed when he heard about the attack from the allied forces of the Moabites and Ammonites, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. So people from all the towns of Judah came together to seek help from God. Then Jehoshaphat stood up in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem at the temple of God in the front of the courtyard, and he prayed to God: “O our God, the men of Ammon and Moab are coming to drive us out of this land. We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking…

Insects’ Love for Their Children

An oak tree twig with four or five leaves “suddenly” falls from the air. In fact, the quiet trail is full of twigs with acorns attached to them. The edges of the twigs are straight as if they were cut with a knife, so it must’ve been done by someone. It is August when the sunlight feels strong as if the summer wants to stay longer and the trees are greener. Who ruined these acorns that are still green and unripe? Acorn weevil The ones who did it are acorn weevils. If you take a close look at the fallen acorns, you can see that each one has a black dot. They are holes acorn weevils made with their long…

“Come and See! Could This Be the Christ?”

Jesus came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, where there was Jacob’s well. Being tired from His journey, Jesus sat down by the well. At that time, a Samaritan woman came to draw water. When Jesus asked her for a drink, she wondered why a Jew talked to her. (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked Him and He would have given you living water.” “Sir, you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well?” “Everyone who…

Mitochondria, the Inheritance of Life from Mother

We see how mitochondria are essential for life. What is interesting is that all mitochondria in our cells are from our mothers; it is maternal inheritance. “What is life?” Though it seems like a philosophical question, this question is being studied by many scientists because they haven’t found an answer to it yet. It is a very common truth that all living things have life. However, it is not a simple matter to define life in one word. Many scholars have tried to define life, but they haven’t established one perfect theory. The current definition of life is the generalization of the common characteristics of life. Living beings have the following characteristics: homeostasis, organic system, growth and development, reaction to…

You Will Receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit

When the day of Pentecost came, Jesus’ disciples were all together in one place. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them. When the Jews who came from every nation of the world to keep the feast heard the disciples speaking in their own languages, they were bewildered. Some made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.” Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These men are not drunk, as you suppose. This happened…

We Invite You to Zion Where God’s Festivals Are Celebrated

We Invite You to the Passover Whereby You Are Protected from Disasters

Have You Heard About Heavenly Mother?

Who gives the water of life?

We Invite You to the Passover, the Feast of Life

When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong

“You, Israel! Did you come out for battle? Then, send a man to fight me. If he kills me, we will become your subjects; but if I kill him, you will become our subjects and serve us! Why doesn’t anyone come out? Is there no warrior among you?” When the Philistine army attacked the land of Israel, the Israelite army assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their battle line to meet the Philistines. The Philistines occupied one hill and the Israelites another, with the valley between them. Then a champion came out of the Philistine camp and provoked the Israelites, taunting them. His name was Goliath. He was over nine feet tall. Being armed with…

I Will Make You Fishers of Men

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed Him. They used to be just ordinary fishermen in Galilee, but from that day on a new life was spread out before them. Since Peter followed Jesus immediately when he was called by Him, he was able to live the most valuable life by preaching the Savior whom the people of that time were waiting for. He recognized the opportunity to be blessed and immediately decided to take action. This was why he…

Return to God and Celebrate the Passover

After Solomon’s death, Israel split into two kingdoms: Judah in the south and Israel in the north. The kingdom of Israel did not celebrate the Passover for a long time. In 726 BC, Hezekiah king of Judah accepted the advice of the prophet Isaiah and repaired the ruined temple. Then he decided to celebrate the Passover. “All you people of Israel, come to Jerusalem and celebrate the Passover to God!” At the king’s command, the couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and from his officials. “People of Israel, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, and celebrate the Passover. Do not be like your fathers and brothers, who were unfaithful to…

Invertebrates, the Irreplaceable Beings

In regard to a person or an object that is hardly noticeable, people say they have a weak presence. Presence means a feeling that a person or an object exists, which speaks for the amount of people’s interest in the object. Then, which animal has the strongest presence? Is it the elephant which is almost as big as a house, or the whale as big as a few buses put together? Or maybe it is the lion, the king of the jungle, since the world operates within the law of the jungle, or the shark which dominates the ocean. However, the presence in nature is not always in proportion to the size of the body or strength. There are animals…

Endurance: The Power to Persevere

Despite having significantly inferior physical abilities compared with other animals, humans possess an overwhelmingly superior capability—endurance. In the hunting era, when humans lacked strength, speed, and natural weapons such as sharp horns, teeth, or claws, endurance was their only means of survival. Unlike cheetahs, ostriches, horses, or antelopes, which rely on bursts of speed, early humans depended on persistence hunting, relentlessly pursuing prey for hours until it collapsed from exhaustion. This extraordinary endurance allowed them to overcome their physical disadvantages and thrive. According to researchers, the human body is uniquely designed for long-distance running. Features such as a cooling system that expels heat through sweat glands, strong neck ligaments that provide stable vision over long distances, long and resilient Achilles…

The Power of Complementary Strengths: Eisenhower and Patton

Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during World War II and later the 34th President of the United States, emerged as one of the most influential figures of the conflict. Not only did he cultivate strong relationships with over 50 allied nations, but he also demonstrated remarkable diplomatic skills, mediating intense conflicts and managing complex international interests with precision. His leadership paved the way for the monumental D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, when approximately 160,000 Allied troops—primarily from the United States and the United Kingdom, alongside forces from Canada, France, Australia, Poland, and Norway—launched a decisive assault on the Normandy coast. Successfully breaching Germany’s main defensive line, this operation marked a pivotal turning point, shifting the…

On the Meaning of Life

This anecdote was introduced by Will Durant, an American historian and philosopher, in his book On the Meaning of Life. One day, a gentleman visited Durant and confessed that he saw no reason to continue living. However, Durant himself could not provide a specific answer. Motivated by this conversation, Durant sent letters to 100 renowned individuals across various fields, asking fundamental questions about life’s purpose: Where do you find inspiration and energy? What motivates you to keep striving? Where do you find comfort and happiness? What do you hold most valuable? The recipients were diverse—writers, entertainers, artists, scholars, businesspeople, scientists, religious figures, and even individuals serving life sentences. Each responded with their own perspectives: “The only thing I truly desire…

Perceiving the Kingdom of Heaven

Humans perceive the world through their five senses. Stimuli received through sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch are converted into electrical signals and transmitted to the brain. The brain then synthesizes and interprets this information, forming recognition. As this process of sensation and perception repeats countless times, the accumulated data becomes the foundation for interpreting future sensory experiences. Thus, all recognition begins with sensation. However, human senses are inherently limited. Vision can detect only light waves within the 400–700 nanometer range, making X-rays, ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, and radio waves invisible to the naked eye. Likewise, hearing is restricted to frequencies between 20 and 20,000 hertz, rendering extremely high or low sounds inaudible. To overcome these limitations, scientists have sought…

Energy Robber or Energy Giver

“You’ll quit anyway.” “We won’t work out.” “Will that really help?” Even after setting clear goals and plans, hearing such discouraging words can drain energy and weaken resolve. People who habitually express negativity deplete the motivation of those around them, leaving them feeling powerless. Just as thieves quietly steal belongings, individuals who rob energy with demoralizing words and dull the atmosphere can be called “energy robbers.” It is best to distance ourselves from those who constantly say “no,” spread harmful rumors, or engage in relentless complaining. However, when avoidance is not possible, we must learn to protect ourselves. One way to do this is by cultivating independent thinking—developing resilience against negativity so that our emotions are not easily swayed by…