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The Bible enables us to be wise for salvation (2 Ti 3:15). Let us learn the true will of God from it.

You of Little Faith, Why Did You Doubt?

Jesus lets His disciples get into a boat and go to the other side. And He alone goes up to a mountain to pray. The boat is buffeted by the waves as the wind is against it. Around dawn, Jesus goes out to them, walking on the lake. As the disciples see Him walking on the lake, they are terrified, thinking He is a ghost and cry out in fear. “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Jesus reassures the disciples. Then Peter steps forward pompously. “Lord, if it’s You, tell me to come to You on the water.” Jesus calls him to come. Peter gets down out of the boat and walks on the water toward Jesus. However…

In the Name of Jesus Christ

When Peter and John were going up to the temple, they saw a man, who crippled from birth, being carried to the temple gate. He was put there every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. When he saw Peter and John entering, he asked them for money. Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ, walk.” Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping and praising God. When people…

Hearing the News of Salvation

Sodom was a city where Lot, Abraham’s nephew, was living. God sent two angels to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah that had become corrupt. At Lot’s earnest request, the angels stayed in his house and delivered the news of salvation. “Do you have anyone else here—sons-in-law, sons or daughters, or anyone else in the city who belongs to you? Get them out of here. God sent us here to destroy this place. This city will be destroyed soon.” Lot hurriedly delivered this message to his daughters and his sons-in-law, who were pledged to marry his daughters. However, his sons-in-law thought he was joking and did not move an inch. With the coming of the dawn, the angels urged Lot. “Hurry! Take…

Let Her Be the One God Has Chosen

It was toward evening. A traveler, covered with dust, stopped near the well outside the town. He was Abraham’s servant, who came a long way from Canaan to find the wife of Isaac, the only son of his master. This old servant had the camels kneel down near the well and gathered his both hands to pray: “O LORD, God of my master Abraham, now is the time the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. When I ask a girl for some water to drink, let the girl give me water gladly and water my camels, too, before I ask her to. Then I will know that the kindhearted girl is the one You have chosen…

Service in Truth and Blessing

Service is noble and valuable, but if we do not know the truth, God’s blessing is not promised to our service. However, God’s abundant blessings are promised to us when we serve in the truth. Now, let us look at God’s teachings to see with what kind of heart we should serve to receive even more blessings. 1. As One Who Serves The word service refers to the act of serving others with respect. Since the high cannot serve the low, to serve, one must position themselves lower than others. Jesus, who is God in nature, came in the flesh and took the form of a servant, setting an example of obedience and service (Lk 22:26–27). We must remember Jesus’s…

The Importance of the Covenant

Promises serve as the foundation of every aspect of human life: workplace interactions, marriages forming families, the simple act of buying and selling, and more. In the past, transactions were conducted through barter, but now they are completed using money or checks. Although some forms of currency might physically resemble mere tissue paper, they carry different values, such as a hundred-dollar bill or ten-dollar bill. This is due to the promises and agreements made between people. Similarly, our relationship with God is sustained by a covenant. 1. The Covenant Between God and His People Through Baptism Baptism, which is undergone at the beginning of one’s religious life, is a sign of the covenant between God and His people. Water itself…

Human Rules

If we are God's people, it is only natural to keep God's commandments. Today, many Christians, who claim to be God’s people, keep human rules, which are not found in the Bible, instead of God’s commandments. Here are some examples of human rules. 1. Sunday Worship God appointed the Sabbath as the day of weekly worship (Ex 20:8). However, today, many people keep Sunday worship instead of the Sabbath. Sunday worship originated from the pagan worship of the sun god. It is not in the Bible. It is a human rule. 2. Christmas People commonly believe that December 25 is the birthday of Jesus, and most churches hold celebrations on this day to commemorate His birth. However, Christmas on December…

The Blessing of Jacob

Jacob, who had received the birthright blessing from his father Isaac, fled from his brother Esau’s fury and stayed in the house of Laban, his mother’s brother, working for him. He decided to return to his hometown, but he was afraid that his brother would still be angry with him. So, just before he returned to Canaan, he sent messengers ahead to find out the situation. When they came back, they said that Esau was coming to meet him with four hundred men. Jacob was in great fear, and he earnestly prayed that God would help him return to his home safely as He had promised. That same night, Jacob got his family with all his possessions across the ford…

Immortal Telomeres

In the 14th century, the average life expectancy in Europe was a mere 38 years. With the advent of soap in 1790, disease incidence significantly decreased, leading to a ten-year increase in life expectancy. By 1928, with the discovery of the antibiotic penicillin, life expectancy rose to 58 years, making another ten year leap. In the 21st century, the average lifespan has reached 80 years. Experts anticipate a further increase to 100 years in the near future—a twenty-year gain. The term “Homo-Hundred” is already understood and acknowledged by the public. Scientists have identified telomeres as a crucial factor in aging and human lifespan. Telomeres, derived from the Greek words telos (end) and meros (part), are protective caps at the end…

Why We Must Keep God’s Commandments

If we consider ourselves God’s people, we must cherish and obey the commandments established by God. Let us explore through the Bible why it is essential for us to keep God’s commandments. 1. Those Who Love God Will Keep His Commandments When people meet someone they want to love, they go to great lengths to express their love in various ways—sometimes through letters, sometimes with roses, and sometimes with various gifts. Then, how should we express our love for God? God does not want us to express our love with letters, roses, or gifts; instead, He has stated that we express our love by keeping His commandments. “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.”Jn…

Glorify God Through Your Good Deeds

There are many unbelievers around us who hold preconceived ideas that Christians’ words, attitudes, and deeds must be superior to those of non-Christians. Therefore, we should strive to glorify God, recognizing that each of our words and deeds has the power to either conceal or reveal the glory of God. Jesus also taught us to glorify God through our good deeds. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Mt 5:16 If our good deeds lead many unbelievers to repentance before God, how pleased God will be! Apostle Peter exhorted us to live good lives as follows: Live such good lives among the pagans that,…

The Homing Instinct Contained in Heungbujeon

At Heungbu's house, a pair of swallows built a nest. Before long, baby swallows began to appear in the nest. Then one day, Heungbu discovered a baby swallow lying on the ground. Heungbu took care of the baby swallow with great care. The swallow, nurtured by Heungbu, grew up healthy and flew to a warm country in the autumn. The following spring, the swallow returned to Heungbu's house, carrying a seed. When the seed given by the swallow was planted, a box full of treasures opened up. Heungbu, who always lived kindly and even took care of the injured swallow, lived happily ever after with his family. This is the plot of the classic Korean folktale Heungbujeon. But how could…

“I Will Be with You”

Moses, who lived as a shepherd, tendering the flock in the desert of Midian after he left the palace of Egypt, came to Horeb, the mountain of God one day. On the trackless mountain, a bush was on fire but it did not burn up. Surprised at the strange sight, Moses went over to look. At that moment, God called to Moses from within the bush. “Moses, do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground. I am the God of your father. I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out…

Skin, the Perfect Clothes

In summer, Ms. Stevens goes to the beach. She is dazzled with sunlight and sweat rolls down her face, but the blue sea and the sandy beach in front of her eyes is so refreshing. She gets her feet wet in the waves and feels happy like a little child at the cool waves hitting her ankles. It hurts a little when she steps on a shell, but a little scratch doesn’t bother her. She can enjoy all these, thanks to skin’s various functions. Skin, the largest organ of the human body Skin is the largest and most visible organ in our body. When spread out, its width is about 1.5–2 m2 [16–21 ft2] and it weighs for about 8%…

I Have Come to Call Sinners

Jesus healed a paralytic in Capernaum, and when He passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth, said to him: “Follow me!” At Jesus’ word, Matthew got up and followed Him without hesitation. Matthew prepared dinner for Jesus at his house, where many tax collectors and sinners ate with Him. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked Jesus’ disciples: “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” On hearing this, Jesus said: “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” The tax collectors were hated and despised because they collected taxes from their fellow Jews for the Roman Empire. Being treated as sinners, they were all objects of…

History and Prophecy

The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty meticulously document the 472-year reign of the Joseon Dynasty, spanning from the inaugural monarch, King Taejo, to the twenty-fifth ruler, King Cheoljong. Comprising over 1,800 volumes, these annals offer a comprehensive and objective account of Joseon’s politics, diplomacy, education, economy, industry, military affairs, religion, transportation, art, and cultural practices. Authored by dedicated officials who maintained constant vigilance over the monarch, the annals chronicle every facet of royal activity with painstaking detail. In a testament to their cultural significance, UNESCO recognized the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty in 1997, enlisting them in the prestigious Memory of the World Programme. Such historical treasures, including these annals, hold immeasurable value as they encapsulate centuries of invaluable historical…

Homing Instinct

Heungbu and Nolbu, an old Korean novel, contains scientific knowledge of migratory birds. This novel is about a kind man named Heungbu, who takes care of a baby swallow that had its leg broken by falling to the ground from its nest. The baby swallow leaves for a long journey in the autumn, and the next spring it comes back for Heungbu with a seed, which grows to be a gourd full of gemstones inside. Animals’ instinct to leave for far-off places from their habitats and come back to their original locations is called homing instinct. Just as it is shown in the novel, Heungbu and Nolbu, the swallow has an amazing homing instinct. A few years ago, a bird…

Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen and Yet Have Believed

On the evening of the third day since Jesus died on the cross, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus who had been resurrected appeared among them. Though the doors were all locked, Jesus came into the house and said to His disciples, “Peace be with you!” Then, the disciples were convinced of Christ’s resurrection and were overjoyed. Thomas, one of the Twelve, who was not with the disciples when Jesus came, doubted Jesus’ appearance. “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it.” A week later, the disciples were in the…

Symbiosis, Wisdom to Live Together

All living organisms are interacting with each other. As for relationships with other living organisms, there are some types of symbiosis: mutualism which is a relationship where two organisms of different species benefit each other, and parasitism which is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other. Not only humans but also animals and plants cannot live on their own; this is the principle of nature. Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where two different organisms benefit from each other, while commensalism is a relationship where one obtains benefits from the other without harming or benefiting it. Mutualism benefits each other Mutualism is often found between animals that live together with other types of animals.…

The Power of a Partner

In international competitions, a Judo athlete who returned home with a medal credited their training partner as a key supporter. It was through countless practice sessions with this partner that the athlete mastered the techniques needed to secure victory in the semifinals. The training partner endured being thrown to the ground over and over again, always rising back up—ultimately helping the national team athlete reach the podium. Training partners work one-on-one with national team athletes, helping them refine their techniques and sharpen their skills. They endure long hours of intense training, standing by the athlete’s side through every hardship. Like a shadow, they remain close, moving in sync, becoming one with the athlete. Even if they do not stand on…