Life Becomes A Blessing! Ark Channel 09/01/2023 Mon Matthew 5b
You are the salt of the earth…” (v13)
* Light cast off darkness, fear and ignorance. Salt brings fresh flavour to a tasteless life and preserves it. Do we have such spiritual influence?
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Blessed Are the Peace-Makers! Sunday Hope 08/01/2023 Matthew 5a
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (v8)
* The Beatitudes introduce the eternal Kingdom Constitution and manifest the supremacy of Christ our King. What is man to compare with Him!
* Direct my way, for You accompany me all my life…. , May You Listen to My Prayers Amazing Grace Worship Music Ministry Official MV(請聽我傾訴)
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Slow Down and Listen to God’s Small Voice! – Ark Channel 07/01/2023 Sat Matthew 4b
Jesus went throughout Galilee… proclaiming the good news of the kingdom…. (v. 23)
* Those who overcome the lust for material possessions are strong ones. Life of Christ gives us the utmost strength, and brings us the great light. He is able to draw us near. So we are willing to leave everything temporary and corruptible to follow Him!
* Watch the testimony of Brother Raymond LEUNG / 梁培基弟兄, suffering from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). A messenger of warmth to other patients (《漸凍傳暖》星火飛騰video production of CBN)
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Serve Him alone! – Ark Channel 06/01/2023 Fri Matthew 4
Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God (v.4)
* The devil targets the vulnerability of human nature and tries to disrupt our relationship with God, offering quick success in exchange! When Satan comes knocking, do not answer the door yourself. First turn to Jesus and listen to the commands from the Word of God.
* “Good News Media” records “Drops of the Spirit” every day, with the thoughts of many pastors – Jan 1 discusses the metaphor of a half cup of water, but thinking about it coming from God, perhaps a half cup is already grace in abundance. Jan 2, a son asks his mother: when was the happiest time of your life? The mother says: now because I am with you… arkchannel sharing
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This is my beloved son! Ark Channel 05/01/2023 Thu Matthew 3
…But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry… (v11)
* The applause of men cannot be compared to the praise of the Heavenly Father! John the Baptist understood his role and was wise, knowing how to behave, live, and serve, recognizing who is the boss and who is the Lord!
* Thinking and Direction – Responding to contemporary atheism Designed The Designer? A response to Dawkins’ The God Delusion by Dr. William Lane Craig
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Search For The Living Star! Ark Channel 04/01/2023 Wed Matthew 2b
saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the young Child’s life are dead.” (v20)
* God commands all things to work for the good – Throughout history wicked men schemed to destroy Jesus and hinder His messages and disciples. But even strong men like Herod and Caesar were just shooting stars; the worship for the true King has never stopped!
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Flee To Egypt! Ark Channel 03/01/2023 Tue Matthew 2
…they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (v11)
* A troubled king, a troubled Jerusalem city, a troubled history that takes the reader’s breath away! In the midst of the danger, Matthew is on the scene to visit the Lord of peace. The focus of the news is “God’s keeping never leaves”. This is our comfort!
* Canada’s little flock: We invited our Korean friend Danny for lunch at home. Thank the Lord he accepted Jesus as Savior and prayed together. Danny’s wife is a former Muslim and now longs for Christ, so her family no longer talks to her. The two of them are looking for a church. May everyone know the Lord in the New Year – Calgary Bro. Timothy/仕傑弟兄
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Call His Name Jesus! – Ark Channel 02/01/2023 Mon Matthew 1
she (Mary) was found with child of the Holy Spirit. (v18)
* Commercial conduct, salary, conflicts and solutions, wealth and necessities, interpersonal relationships, investments, savings are all recorded meticulously in Jesus’ parables and stories. In the ever changing world, the Holy Spirit remains here and near. (v18-21)
“Man’s created all for the sake of entering rest”. by Bernard KW WONG/ President of China Graduate School of Theology
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New Year, New Creation, New Spirit! Sunday Hope 0/10/20123 Matthew 1a
“… and they shall call His name Immanuel.” (v. 23)
* Matthew, a finance expert, used to be the chief tax collector in the Province of Judea under Roman rule. With a down-to-earth writing style, he penned the great events of Jesus. He also demonstrated how to manage our daily living under God’s brand new plan. The secret lies in “God with us” (v.23) !
* A well-wishing song for the new year: Longing for the day, when I see your face 新耶路撒冷New Jerusalem
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A Brave New World! – Ark Channel 31/12/2022 Sat Revelation 22
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last. (v13)
* Our God, who is self-existent, all-knowing, leading the creation to the end as He ordained, will be our eternal shepherd and abode! This is the expectation given to us by the Alpha and the Omega! (See A Word for the Day: Key Words from the New Testament. J. D. Watson)
* Overflowing Thanksgiving (video message by Rev. Edmund Chan)
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Everything has been renewed! – Ark Channel 30/12/2022 Fri Revelation 21
He will wipe every tear from their eyes… (v.4)
* Eternal Savior, thank you for renewing everything and preparing a new Heaven, a new Earth, and a new Jerusalem for us. All fleeting storms will become a thing of the past! In eternity, there will be no more sorrow and regret. Encourage my heart, give me an eternal perspective to look at Your throne from the cross, and stand up and work hard to walk the heavenly path.
* Sri Lanka, Brother Fernando (2) – The thing I spend the most time on in my service is counselling and walking with people, and teaching at pastor’s meetings. I share about family life; this is urgently needed in Sri Lanka. The family is all well; thank you for praying (letter excerpt).
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Labor Together! Reap Together! Ark Channel 29/12/2022 Thu Revelation 20
Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection.! (v.6)
* For those faithful to the death, the Lord promises three things:
1. Protection from the second death,
2. To be a priest (able to go directly to God for grace and introduce the Lord to others),
3. To reign with Christ in a close relationship.
Striving for oneself is ultimately a dream; striving for Christ is never in vain!
* Pastor Shenglin LI/李盛林牧師 (Father of A-Mo) sharing (Creation Television)
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Time For The Marriage Supper! Ark Channel 28/12/2022 Wed Revelation 19
Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.” (v7)
* “The bride” represents the church, marriage represents the union with Christ. We are promised to Christ, but no one knows when the Lord will come for us. The best thing to do now is to cleanse ourselves, keep ourselves in God’s love, and wait for His return!
* Prayer: Bro.Chow Ka Shing/周家城弟兄 is stable after his kidney transplant. His body needs and is going through adjustments. May the Lord help him on this path to recovery. Our Brother earnestly hopes to continue with serving the Lord as a living sacrifice to God after recovery.
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God Has Remembered Her Iniquities! Ark Channel 27/12/2022 Tue Revelation 18
…“Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. (v4)
* There is a lament in the book of Revelation about the fall of the great city of Babylon. Babylon symbolises the Antichrist system, a mixture of all the evil influences of greed, indulgence, pride, sin, and power. We are to flee from greed and lust, and to repent in humility and mourning.
* Last month I was quarantined at home for 7 days. In my small room, I had headaches for the first 2 days and was depressed in the last 2 days. One night at 5am, a hymn came to me “United with the Lord, is love is poetry.” Immediately I was enlightened and felt the Lord’s love again, filled with warmth. (a sinner saved by grace/HK)
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The Lamb Will Overcome Them! Ark Channel 26/12/2022 Mon Revelation 17
…and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.” (v14)
* Note 6 comparisons in Revelation:
- The servants of God sealed by God vs the men sealed by the beast.
- Faithful church vs adulterous harlot.
- Tribes and nations redeemed by the blood of the Lord vs the many people and nations of the waters.
- Those with names written in the Book of Life vs those whose names are not written there.
- The worship in heaven vs the suffering on earth.
- The triumph of the Kingdom of God vs the perdition of the kingdom of the devil.
Which side are we on?
* “Hallelujah Chorus”, Amen from “Worthy is the Lamb“
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Righteous are Your Judgments Sunday Hope 25/12/2022 Revelation 16
“Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.” (v15)
* God’s judgment of heaven and earth and the nature (v. 1-9), plus God’s judgment of the whole world (v. 10-21). How righteous! How true! These are the acts of God in response to the incessant prayers of a vast multitude of His believers! Don’t be frustrated, but keep a close watch on the meticulous timetable of God.
* Now December is nearing its end. Let’s listen to the harpist song: I Love to tell the story/span>
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Who Shall Not Fear You? – Ark Channel 24/12/2022 Sat Revelation 15
…Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! (v3)
* Chapter 15 of Revelation narrates the seven angels holding the final seven plagues. As the wickedness of humankind overflows, God will pour out His judgment. At the same time, God allows us to see a vision of overcomers standing on the sea of glass, singing in joy and praising God. The pilgrims who are despised by the world on earth are eventually the champions in heaven!
* YAHWEH is My Shepherd (sermon by Max Lucado)
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Follow the Lamb! – Ark Channel 23/12/2022 Fri Revelation 14
There is no lie in their mouth; they are blameless (v.5)
* At the end of the year, let us sing out our experiences of living with the Lord, not someone else’s story, but our own encounter with the Lord, knowing the Lord, serving the Lord, and following the Lord. With new experiences in life, there is no way not to sing out!
* Sri Lanka, Brother Fernando – Our country is still in economic difficulty, many industries are bleak, prices are soaring, many people are leaving the country, and there are also many who are displaced abroad… The church is doing her best to assist the poor in various aspects, and this year’s gospel camps are greatly blessed, with many young people committed to return to the Lord (letter excerpt).
(12/11/2022 Toronto)
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Lord, open my eyes, capture my heart! – Ark Channel 22/12/2022 Thu Revelation 13
All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in the Lamb’s book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world. (v.8)
* Sea beasts and land beasts are assistants of Satan, representing the evil forces that have repeatedly appeared in history, deceiving people and seeking the worship of the world! Be careful, miracles may not be from God’s cards!
* TV testimonial – Dixon YIP/葉特生 & Yao-nan CHEN/陳耀南 (12/11/2022 Toronto)
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The Accuser Of The Brethren Has Been Cast Down! Ark Channel 21/12/2022 Wed Revelation 12
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. (v11)
* The vision in Revelation 12 reveals the continual hardship of God’s people is caused by the ravages of the devil. The woman represents all of God’s people. Satan has repeatedly tried to destroy her but failed and has been cast to the ground!
* Current Status of Churches in Central and South America
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Two Olive Trees, Two Lampstands! Ark Channel 20/12/2022 Tue Revelation 11
…“The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ… (v15)
* The ark of the covenant on earth is always hidden behind a veil. But Christ opened the veil for us, and revealed the ark, showing that God is faithful to judge and reward and fulfill the promises according to the divine covenant!
* Prof. Joseph Sung/沈祖堯教授: Your Plan, Your Life & Your Destiny
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Neither Slumber Nor Sleep! Ark Channel 19/12/2022 Mon Revelation 10
…“Give me the little book.” And he said to me, “Take and eat it; and it will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth.” (v9)
* God’s scroll is sweet in our mouth sweet and bitter in our stomach. He who is reconciled to God and His truth is as sweet as honey. But the teaching of reproof brings judgment, righteous anger, sorrow and makes us repent in bitterness.
* Stand Firm in the Storm – Rev Edmund Chan (161022)
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Protection in the Name of the Lord! Sunday Hope 18/12/2022 Revelation 9
… They were commanded not to harm… but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads.” (v. 4)
* The Final Judgement is frightening, targeting those without the seal of God on their foreheads. Some remain unrepentant and relentless; some are incapacitated both to live and to die! God is angry yet forgiving, and human hearts are hardened and arrogant!
* Choral classic, by T4G: All Praise to Him
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Prayers of All the Saints! – Ark Channel 17/12/2022 Saturday Revelation 8
… He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne (v3)
* The seventh seal is going to be opened in heaven, with onset of God’s judgment. But as a prelude there will be silence of half an hour. It is terrifying when God is completely silent! Don’t forget that when the earth was without form, and void, when darkness was on the face of the deep, the Spirit of God still was hovering over the face of the waters (See Genesis 1:1-2).
* Our beloved sister Chiu Auyeung Pik / 趙歐陽璧 went to be with the LORD in Toronto on December 10. She lived to 100. She loved the souls of people, and was bold to share the love of our LORD. She was caring to her friends and relatives, and led many people to the LORD (She is a loyal reader of the Ark Channel, and was persistent in her prayers for brothers and sisters in the LORD all over the world). May the LORD comfort her daughter Margaret and her loved ones, and grant them peace and hope. Be a grateful person in a culture of complaint – Reverend Man Chee KWOK/郭文池
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Borderless, Timeless, Measureless His Grace! – Ark Channel 16/12/2022 Fri Revelation 7
And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” (v10)
* One day, tears will be wiped away, grievances will be redressed, and the soul will be comforted. The book of Revelation foreshadows the tenderness of the Great Shepherd. Every time we feel that we can’t go on, Christ’s grace will waltz in at some moment to assure us of His love and care, never stopping.
* Be a grateful person in a culture of complaint – Reverend Man Chee KWOK/郭文池
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Four horses galloping! – Ark Channel 15/12/2022 Thu Revelation 6
For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can withstand it? (v17)
* The vision of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse (v.1-8) symbolizes God’s judgment on the earthly kingdoms: war, social unrest, economic collapse and death by plague, one wave after another. Martyrs cry out for justice; when will it be? But God has His timetable.
* The lovely twilight years (Psalm 90) – Dr. Charles YU/余德淳博士
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