Let's Stand with Israel!

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Honor those who died fighting for and defending our country!— Memorial Day!— Moment of Silence

Israel are also fighting wars to defend their country

To give you some perspective let me show to you a map if Israel in relation to the Arab/Islam countries that surrounds it— SHOW MAP

The tiny strip of land that is Israel is less than the size of Wales or New Jersey or Island of Luzon; just counting the 22 Arab Muslim countries that surround it (i.e. ignoring the 36 other Muslim countries in the world) the land mass of the Arab countries is about 700 times as great.

The most recent conflict between Israel and Hamas happened while we were on MISSION DUBAI— May 10 to 21— we all heard the news of destruction and devastation

The latest news I heard about this atrocities was the declaration of a cease-fire— the truce came into effect Friday morning— that was the day when we came back to US from DUBAI

Hamas and Israel have been engaged in some form of conflict since the Palestinian group was founded in the 1980’s

Hamas fired a barrage of rockets at Jerusalem in response to several police raids on the Aqsa Mosque— SHOW PHOTO of the Mosque

• Since the start of the conflict 11 days ago, Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 200 Palestinians, including over 60 children, according to the Gaza health ministry— SHOW PHOTO of wounded Father & Daughter

The Israeli military said that more than 130 of those killed were combatants

Meanwhile in Israel, a Jewish resident who was critically injured when Arab protesters threw a heavy rock at him from a bridge died of his wounds and was buried on Tuesday

Tel Aviv [Northwest of Israel] on the other hand, has long rejoiced in its reputation as a secular, largely liberal city— but they too are not spared from the threat of this war

Rami Salama, an Arab resident of a mixed Lod neighborhood [in between Tel Aviv & Jerusalem] that was worst hit by the violence, said, “I only want peace and love here, really.”— what he said really resonated in my heart… a cry for peace and love....

Noga Kolonski, 18, a student at the Jerusalem High School for the Arts, said that it didn’t make sense to wait any longer, with the trials of the coronavirus pandemic having been quickly supplanted by the need to run for a bomb shelter— “We have to give people a moment to live,” she said.

As Christians, what is our connection with Israel?

Bilang mga Kristiyano, ano ang koneksiyon natin sa Israel?

Why do we have to stand with Israel?

Bakit tayo dapat manindigan kasama ng bansang Israel?

Can you address spiritual conflicts with political solutions?

Maaari bang tugunan ang hidwaang spirituwal sa pamamagitan ng solusyung politikal?

Why is peace very evasive?

Bakit kaya tila napakailap ng kapayapaan?

Is there anything I can do?

Mayroon ba akong magagawa?

Why does God allows conflicts?

Bakit hinahayaan ng Diyos ang pagkakaroon ng Hidwaan?

We have to turn to the Bible for answers— bear with me because I will unload to you the Old Testament in a nutshell— contents that will take you 6 months to read, I’ll dump it on you in 6 minutes! — you may want to grab your sermon outline or a piece of paper to take down notes

The Bible documents were collected together, transcribed on vellum (calf or sheep skin) and bound in books. The volumes were rare and precious,

kept in the libraries of monasteries or chained in churches. Then, in the 15th century, the printing press was invented.

The Bible was finally released from the limitation of being copied out by hand, and embarked on mass production— Now the Bible has been translated into a multitude of languages and taken to every part of the world.

It is stored on microchip, recorded on tape, produced on CD-ROMs and accessed via the Internet— There are versions to suit all sorts of people and groups, and levels of understanding.

In a remarkable way, all the 66 books [39 Old & 27 New] in the Bible contribute to the same overall story and message.

Although written at different times by a number of authors, each book contributes its own perspective to the others— Together they build a complete picture of God’s holiness and love, our human rebellion against him, and his wonderful plan to rescue us from sin and death and to restore us to eternal life.

Now I’d like you to grab your Bible and browse along with me—

INSERT HERE: Quick Overview of the Old Testament

The earliest stories in the Bible are of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah’s flood and the tower of Babel (Genesis 1–11)

Then comes the story of Abram who became Abraham—the ancestor of the nation of Israel. Abram responds to God’s call to leave his home and become a wandering shepherd.

By a solemn covenant, God promised to make Abraham the father of a great nation and to bless the world through his descendants. He also promises to give him the land of Canaan (Genesis 12-26)

Abraham also became the father of two religions— Jews [Judaism] and the Muslims [Islam]

Isaac as the patriarch of the Jews and Ishmael as the forefather of the muslims — this came about when Sarai took things on her hands— tired of waiting for the Lord’s promised son, she coached Abraham to sleep with her Egyptian slave [Hagar]— this is where the conflict in the between the modern day Israel and Arab countries originated

Abraham’s son is Isaac and his grandson is Jacob. They are the promise-bearers, the heirs of the covenant, the ancestors of the nation of Israel.

It is Jacob who is given the name Israel— Jacob has 12 sons who became the 12 tribes of Israel— Jacob’s favorite son was Joseph who dramatically became the ruler of Egypt (Genesis 37-50)

In Egypt, the Israelites (Hebrews) sink into slavery. God rescues them through the leadership of Moses (Exodus 1-15)

An entire generation dies in the wilderness and even Moses himself is not allowed to enter the Promised Land (Exodus 16-40)

God gives Moses instructions on how to appoint priests, offer sacrifices and celebrate festivals (the book of Leviticus).

Israel’s experiences in the wilderness and the approach to Canaan are narrated (the book of Numbers).

As they are about to enter Canaan, the ‘Promised Land’, Moses reviews the lessons God has taught them and the law he has given them (the book of Deuteronomy)

Moses is succeeded by Joshua (‘God saves’), who leads the campaign to conquer the land of Canaan (Joshua 1–12)

At the end of his life, Joshua divides the land between the tribes of Israel

After Joshua there is no clear leader— Israel was ruled by ‘judges’ who emerged from time to time to tackle a crisis or fight an enemy (the book of Judges). The best-known judge is Samson

The bloodthirsty adventures of the judges are offset by the love story of Ruth and Boaz. They are the ancestors of King David (the book of Ruth).

The last of the judges is Samuel, who is also a prophet

Samuel believes that only God is Israel’s king— He tries to persuade them against having a human king— but the people want to be like the other nations. God guides— Samuel to anoint Saul as Israel’s first king.

Saul is a man of royal appearance, but he was not completely obedient to God— he was replaced by king David who became the greatest king of Israel around 1,000BC

He captures the city of Jebus and makes it Jerusalem, ‘city of peace’.

He brought the ark of the covenant, the symbol of God’s presence, to Jerusalem.

He established peace and justice for all, and makes preparations to build a temple (2 Samuel).

David is succeeded by Solomon, who is his son by Bathsheba.

Solomon asks God for wisdom to rule Israel well— His wisdom becomes legendary and he is an author and collector of wise sayings (the book of Proverbs, Song of Songs).

Solomon established a wealthy and well-organized kingdom— He built and dedicated a fine temple for God— However, he contracts many marriages with foreign women, who introduced him to their pagan gods

He imposes heavy taxation to pay for his lavish lifestyle and grandiose schemes— so Israel was divided into two kingdoms

The northern kingdom is composed of ten tribes and keeps the name Israel. The southern kingdom retains Jerusalem and the temple and is ruled by the descendants of David and Solomon— It is called Judah.

The first ruler of the northern kingdom is Jeroboam. He prevents his people worshipping in Jerusalem by building rival sanctuaries at Dan (in the north) and Beersheba (in the south)

Israel has a succession of kings, of whom the greatest is Omri— He establishes Samaria as a strong capital. He also marries his son, Ahab, to a Phoenician princess called Jezebel. Jezebel introduces worship of the Baal-god

Jezebel is opposed by the prophet Elijah. Elijah predicts a long drought (the Baals are supposed to send rain) and defeats the Baal prophets in a contest at Mount Carmel

The evil reign of Ahab is ended by Jehu— Jehu established Israel’s longest dynasty, lasting almost 100 years.

During the 9th century bc, Israel’s powerful neighbour is Syria, with her capital Damascus— Syria takes territory from a weak Israel, until she herself was invaded by Assyria (803 bc)

Jehu’s grandson is Jeroboam II (about 841–753 bc)— He is able to recapture lost ground and restore Israel’s borders.

A prophet arrives from the south with a revolutionary message— He is Amos, a shepherd, and he condemns both the wealth and the worship of Israel.— It is wealth which is made by exploiting the poor— It is worship which makes no difference to an immoral and unjust society.

Another prophet, Hosea, likens Israel to an unfaithful wife— She plays the whore with other gods— Hosea should know, as this is the story of his own marriage— Both Hosea and God long to win back their loved ones

The last thirty years of the northern kingdom are overshadowed by the threat of the powerful Assyrian empire.

In 735 bc Israel forms an alliance with Syria against Assyria— Together, they invaded Judah, which in turn calls on Assyria for help— Assyria conquered Syria and crippled Israel

Israel’s capital, Samaria, attempts a further rebellion— but fell unto the hands of the Assyrian after 3 years— that was the end of the northern kingdom— Amos had predicted such a fate as God’s punishment for Israel’s unfaithfulness.

The people of Israel are deported and replaced by a mixture of Syrians and Babylonians— This new population, so mixed in race and religion, will become the Samaritans.

When the nation splits, Judah keeps the capital city of Jerusalem, with its temple and priesthood— Judah’s kings are the royal line descending from David.

The people of the southern kingdom has a great sense of security, because they believe that God will always protect his temple and his king.

During the 8th century bc, Judah’s most successful king is Uzziah— He reigns for fifty-two years, and is able to strengthen Judah’s defences and fortify Jerusalem.— Judah gains prosperity and confidence at this time

In the uncertainty which follows Uzziah’s death, the prophet Isaiah has a magnificent vision of Judah’s true king, the Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 6, 7:14)

After the fall of the northern kingdom, the southern kingdom continues for 135 years

Judah is blessed with a good king in Hezekiah— He restores the temple and purges the nation of idols— The leading prophets at this time were Isaiah and Micah— both of whom live in Jerusalem.

Judah is a small country, overshadowed by Assyria to the north and Egypt to the south. Isaiah and Micah advise King Hezekiah to stay neutral and rely on God

In 701 bc the Assyrian king, Sennacherib, besieges Jerusalem— The city was saved by a miracle when the Assyrian army was stricken by plague [salot, peste]— Isaiah’s advice was proved to be correct.

Hezekiah is succeeded by his son, Manasse— He is an evil king who reintroduces the Baal-gods and other occult practices.

Manasseh’s grandson is Josiah, who is only eight years old when he became king— When he comes of age, Josiah turns his nation to God once again— Zephaniah is prophesying at this time,— and in 627 bc the young Jeremiah is also called to be a prophet.

Jeremiah is certain that Judah is about to fall— This will be God’s judgment, despite the reforms of recent years— Another prophet, Habakkuk, receives the astonishing message that God will use the power of Babylon to punish Judah.

In 616 bc the international scene undergoes a major change— The Babylonians invade Assyria and— in 612 bc, destroy her capital, Nineveh— A story about the prophet Jonah describes Nineveh repenting; but another prophet, Nahum, rejoices at her downfall.

In 609 bc Pharaoh Neco of Egypt tries to assist Assyria against the Babylonians— He was defeated and killed at the Battle of Carchemish on the River Euphrates— So Babylon [Iraq] becomes the reigning superpower in the region.

The book of Daniel describes how Daniel, an exiled Jew who remains faithful to God, becomes a valued adviser to successive pagan king— His bravery and wisdom make him a role model for all persecuted Jews in future generations

In 597 bc, on the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian armies capture Jerusalem— They took King Jehoiachin (Jehoiakim’s son) and 3,000 of the leading citizens as prisoners into exile— among the captives is a young priest who also became a prophet— His name is Ezekiel

Ezekiel shares the years of exile with God’s people, confronting them with the reality of God’s holiness and judgment. He has a vision that the Lord, the God of Israel, is with them even in Babylon— He also sees God’s glory depart from the temple and the total destruction of Jerusalem. This comes about in 587 bc.

Once the worst has happened, Ezekiel begins to deliver prophecies of renewal and hope— One day God will give his people new, obedient hearts— They will be restored to a new covenant relationship— a new Jerusalem and a perfect temple.

Jeremiah, in Jerusalem, preaches the unpopular message that this disaster is God’s judgment. He also predicts a return from exile one day— They even seek refuge in Egypt, which is the last place someone like Jeremiah would ever want to go— His ‘Lamentations’ describe his grief at the destruction of Jerusalem.

When Jerusalem was destroyed and its population deported, Jeremiah stays behind with the survivors

In 559 bc a brilliant military leader becomes king— He is Cyrus II— In 550 bc he conquers the armies of Media, and becomes emperor of the Medes and Persians— God uses Cyrus to defeat the Babylonians and release the Jews— Isaiah called Cyrus as the Lord’s anointed

Cyrus is quick to issue decrees of liberation for the Jews and other subject nations. He believes in and encourages religious freedom— The Jews are free to to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple— the Jews return to Jerusalem in stages over a number of years— the precise sequence is not entirely clear

The first and main group is led by Zerubbabel, who is the grandson of King Jehoiachin— He leaves Babylon in 537 bc. With him is Joshua, the high priest— the returnees start to rebuild the temple, but the progress was slow— opposition from the Samaritans was fierce and their morale was very low

So in 520 bc, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah encourage a fresh start— The new temple (a poor replacement for the first) was completed by 515 bc—seventy years after Solomon’s temple was destroyed.

In 445 bc Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem with the permission of King Artaxerxes to rebuild the walls.

Nehemiah is an excellent organizer and the task is completed in fifty-two days, despite some very unpleasant opposition— After nearly 150 years, Jerusalem becomes a fortified city once again.

At some other point (perhaps 458 bc) Ezra brings another group of returning exiles— Ezra is both a priest and a scribe [manunualat]. He is also an expert in the law of Moses.

Ezra leads the Jerusalem community in an act of repentance and renewal of the covenant— He teaches God’s law and establishes a regime of strict obedience to it— A particular concern is the forbidding of marriage to people outside the Jewish community.

The prophecy of Malachi may belong to this time— He too was concerned about mixed marriages, as well as the payment of tithes and the offering of worthy sacrifices.

At this point the Old Testament history ends— There was a silence of 400 years until the New Testament begins.

First of all we have to always understand and remember the God is sovereign [soberano, Adonai, Elohim]— Almighty God— supreme power— freedom from external control—

Isaiah 55:8–9 NIV

8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

'Ang sabi ni Yahweh, “Ang aking kaisipa'y hindi ninyo kaisipan, ang inyong kaparaanan ay hindi ko kaparaanan. Kung paanong ang langit ay mas mataas kaysa lupa, ang aking kaparaanan ay higit kaysa inyong kaparaanan, at ang aking kaisipan ay hindi maaabot ng inyong kaisipan. ' Isaias 55:8-9

Daniel 2:21 NIV

21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

'Siyang nakakapagbago ng mga kapanahunan, naglalagay at nag-aalis ng mga hari sa luklukan; siyang nagbibigay ng karunungan sa matatalino at kaalaman sa may pang-unawa. ' Daniel 2:21

Why does God allows conflicts?

Bakit hinahayaan ng Diyos ang pagkakaroon ng Hidwaan?

To carry out His plans

To punish the wicked

To fulfill His promises

BOOK | TEXT: Deuteronomy 19:1-6

Deuteronomy 9:1–6 (NIV)

1 Hear, Israel: You are now about to cross the Jordan to go in and dispossess nations greater and stronger than you, with large cities that have walls up to the sky. 2 The people are strong and tall—Anakites! You know about them and have heard it said: “Who can stand up against the Anakites?” 3 But be assured today that the Lord your God is the one who goes across ahead of you like a devouring fire. He will destroy them; he will subdue them before you. And you will drive them out and annihilate them quickly, as the Lord has promised you. 4 After the Lord your God has driven them out before you, do not say to yourself, “The Lord has brought me here to take possession of this land because of my righteousness.” No, it is on account of the wickedness of these nations that the Lord is going to drive them out before you. 5 It is not because of your righteousness or your integrity that you are going in to take possession of their land; but on account of the wickedness of these nations, the Lord your God will drive them out before you, to accomplish what he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 6 Understand, then, that it is not because of your righteousness that the Lord your God is giving you this good land to possess, for you are a stiff-necked people.

“Pakinggan ninyo, O Israel: Ngayong araw na ito, tatawid kayo ng Jordan upang sakupin ang mga bansang makapangyarihan kaysa inyo at ang mga lunsod na napapaligiran ng matataas na pader. Malalaki at matataas ang mga tagaroon, mga higante. Hindi kaila sa inyo ang kasabihang: ‘Walang makakalupig sa angkan ng higante.’ Subalit pakatatandaan ninyo na ang Diyos ninyong si Yahweh ang nangunguna sa inyo tulad ng isang malakas na apoy. Sila'y kanyang gagapiin upang madali ninyo silang maitataboy gaya ng sinabi ni Yahweh. “Kung sila'y maitaboy na ni Yahweh alang-alang sa inyo, huwag ninyong iisipin na sila'y itinaboy dahil sa kayo'y matuwid. Ang totoo'y itinaboy sila ni Yahweh dahil sa kanilang kasamaan at hindi dahil sa kayo'y matuwid kaya mapapasa-inyo ang lupaing iyon. Itataboy sila ni Yahweh dahil sa kanilang kasamaan, at bilang pagtupad pa rin sa pangako niya sa mga ninuno ninyong sina Abraham, Isaac at Jacob. “Kaya nga't pakatatandaan ninyo na ibinibigay ni Yahweh ang lupaing ito hindi dahil sa kayo'y matuwid; ang totoo'y lahi kayo ng matitigas ang ulo.” Deuteronomio 9:1-6

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GOD ALLOWS CONFLICTS TO CARRY OUT HIS PLANS [Plano]

PINAHIHINTULUTAN NG DIYOS ANG HIDWAAN UPANG MAIPATUPAD ANG KANYANG PLANO

Deuteronomy 9:3 GW

3 Realize today that the Lord your God is the one who is going ahead of you like a raging fire. He will wipe them out and will use you to crush their power. You will take possession of their land and will quickly destroy them as the Lord promised you.

“Subalit pakatatandaan ninyo na ang Diyos ninyong si Yahweh ang nangunguna sa inyo tulad ng isang malakas na apoy. Sila'y kanyang gagapiin upang madali ninyo silang maitataboy gaya ng sinabi ni Yahweh.” Deuteronomio 9:3

GOD USES CONFLICTS TO PUNISH THE WICKED [Parusa sa masasama]

GINAGAMIT NG DIYOS ANG HIDWAAN UPANG PARUSAHAN ANG MGA MASASAMA

Deuteronomy 9:4 MSG

4 But when God pushes them out ahead of you, don’t start thinking to yourselves, “It’s because of all the good I’ve done that God has brought me in here to dispossess these nations.” Actually it’s because of all the evil these nations have done.

'“Kung sila'y maitaboy na ni Yahweh alang-alang sa inyo, huwag ninyong iisipin na sila'y itinaboy dahil sa kayo'y matuwid. Ang totoo'y itinaboy sila ni Yahweh dahil sa kanilang kasamaan ' Deuteronomio 9:4

GOD ALLOWS CONFLICTS TO FULFILL HIS PROMISE [Pangako]

PINAHIHINTULUTAN NI LORD ANG HIDWAAN BILANG PAGTUPAD SA KANYANG PANGAKO

Deuteronomy 9:5 NCV

5 You are going in to take the land, not because you are good and honest, but because these nations are evil. That is why the Lord your God will force them out ahead of you, to keep his promise to your ancestors, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

'at hindi dahil sa kayo'y matuwid kaya mapapasa-inyo ang lupaing iyon. Itataboy sila ni Yahweh dahil sa kanilang kasamaan, at bilang pagtupad pa rin sa pangako niya sa mga ninuno ninyong sina Abraham, Isaac at Jacob. ' Deuteronomio 9:5

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Why do we have to stand with Israel?

Bakit tayo dapat manindigan kasama ng bansang Israel?

Because as God’s people, we are part of His plans— we are part of His promises

We easily find ourselves in conflict [hidwaan]— maybe not as big as the conflict that has been going on in Israel— but conflicts with your family, with your friends, or at your work

Whenever you find yourself in a conflict, you can use these biblical principles to get you by

Remember that God allows conflicts to carry out His plans

He uses conflicts to punish the wicked [masasama]

He allows conflicts to fulfill his promise

The next time you find yourself in a conflict say these to yourself

CONFLICTS ARE PART OF GOD’s PLANS, I WILL REST IN HIS PEACE

ANG HIDWAAN AY BAHAGI NG PLANO NG DIYOS, MANANATILI AKO SA KANYANG KAPAYAPAAN

When Paul talked to the church in Ephesus about the long standing conflict between the Jews and the Gentiles— this is what he said..

Ephesians 3:11 CEV

11 God did this according to his eternal plan. And he was able to do what he had planned because of all that Christ Jesus our Lord had done.

'Ito'y alinsunod sa kanyang layunin bago pa man likhain ang sanlibutan. Tinupad niya ang layuning ito sa pamamagitan ni Cristo Jesus na ating Panginoon. ' Mga Taga-Efeso 3:11

Isaiah 26:3 NIV

3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

'Binibigyan mo ng lubos na kapayapaan ang mga may matatag na paninindigan at sa iyo'y nagtitiwala. ' Isaias 26:3

QUESTION: You may never completely understand why, but when you find yourself in a conflict, what is your immediate reaction? How do you handle conflicts?

Maaaring hindi mo lubos na nauunawaan, ngunit pag ikaw ay nasangkot sa isang hidwaan, ano ang iyong dagliang tugon o reaksiyon? Paano mo hinaharap ang hidwaan?

GOD USES CONFLICTS TO PUNISH THE WICKED, I WILL NOT SEEK REVENGE

GINAGAMIT NG DIYOS ANG HIDWAAN BILANG PARUSA SA MAKASALANAN, HINDING HINDI AKO MAGHIHIGANTI

Jeremiah 36:31 NIV

31 I will punish him and his children and his attendants for their wickedness; I will bring on them and those living in Jerusalem and the people of Judah every disaster I pronounced against them, because they have not listened.’ ”

'Paparusahan kita, at ang iyong mga salinlahi, pati ang iyong mga pinuno, dahil sa mga kasalanan ninyo. Ang mga babala ko'y hindi mo pinansin, gayon din ang mga taga-Jerusalem at taga-Juda, kaya pababagsakin ko na sa inyong lahat ang mga kapahamakang ibinabanta ko.” ' Jeremias 36:31

Romans 12:19 CEV

19 Dear friends, don’t try to get even. Let God take revenge. In the Scriptures the Lord says, “I am the one to take revenge and pay them back.”

'Mga minamahal, huwag kayong maghihiganti; ipaubaya ninyo iyon sa Diyos. Sapagkat nasusulat, “Akin ang paghihiganti, ako ang gaganti, sabi ng Panginoon.” ' Mga Taga-Roma

QUESTION: Do you always try to get even? Do you seek revenge? How do you feel about the person you had conflict with?

Parati mo bang ninanais na maging patas? Nais mo bang maghiganti? Ano ang pakiramdam mo para sa mga taong kahidwaan mo?

GOD USES CONFLICTS TO FULFILL HIS PLEDGE, I WILL TRUST HIS PROMISES

GINAGAMIT NG DIYOS ANG HIDWAAN BILANG PAGTUPAD SA KANYANG PANGAKO, MAGTITIWALA AKO SA KANYA

Joshua was never into any way until he succeeded Moses— his first battle was the battle of Jericho— it was the most iconic battle for Joshua—

He had conflicts with the southern and northern kings and God gave them all into his hands— you can see a long list of kings that Joshua defeated in Joshua 12

Before he retired, in his farewell to the Leaders of Israel he said..

Joshua 23:14 NIV

14 “Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.

'“Malapit na akong pumanaw sa daigdig na ito. Alam ninyo sa inyong puso't kaluluwa na tinupad ng Diyos ninyong si Yahweh ang bawat mabuting bagay na ipinangako niya sa inyo. Wala siyang hindi tinupad. ' Josue 23:14

1 Kings 8:56 NIV

56 “Praise be to the Lord, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses.

'“Purihin si Yahweh! Tinupad niyang lahat ang kanyang mga pangako, at binigyan ng kapayapaan ang bayan niyang Israel. Sa lahat niyang mga pangako kay Moises, wala isa mang nasira. ' 1 Mga Hari 8:56

QUESTION: Have you been into conflicts that eventually led you to the fulfillment of God’s promises to you? If you did, please share your story to your Life Group.

Nakaranas ka na ba ng mga hidwaan na sa bandang huli na-realize mo na bahagi pala ito ng pagtupad ng Panginoon sa Kanyang pangako sa iyo? Kung oo, ikuwento mo naman ang mga pangyayari sa Life Group mo.