DAY 19: When Patty Isidro learned of her condition, the first thing she prayed for was acceptance of her situation.

From her own words, let's learn how acceptance can lead us to our deliverance.

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LENT DAY 19: Hope Against All Odds

We continue our series on CLOSER, our study on the third book

of the Bible—Leviticus.

When your phone is not working, just reset it and it will be okay again.

When your life is not working the way you want it to, wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a reset button for your life?

Talk 6 is about God giving you a reset button so you can start over again.

Feast Series: Closer | Talk 6: You Can Start Over

We continue our series on CLOSER, our study on the third book of the Bible—Leviticus.

Talk 8 continues unpacking the five Holiness Laws of Leviticus 18 to 20. Yes, they are Love Rules. And their purpose is to make Love rule.

Last week, we already studied the first group of the Holiness Laws—Laws on Sex.

Talk 8 explores the other four groups of Laws.

Feast Series: Closer | Talk 8: Love Rules

We continue our series on CLOSER, our study on the third book of the Bible—Leviticus.

In Talk 9, we unbox the seven festivals in Israel as described in the Book of Leviticus. Beneath these festivals, we discover the God who loves parties—and vacations.

Sabbath is the heart of all the festivals. So, we spend more time unboxing it.

Talk 9’s key message is: Live The Sabbath Life.

Feast Series: Closer | Talk 9: Live The Sabbath Life

We begin a new series, Wilderness, our teaching series on Numbers, the fourth book of the Bible.

BRIEF RECAP: Joseph, the 11th of Jacob’s 12 sons, could interpret dreams. He dreamt that his brothers would bow to him. Hating Joseph for his dream, the brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt. Later, Joseph interpreted a dream of Egypt’s Pharaoh that there would be a seven-year worldwide famine. So, the Pharaoh made Joseph second in command in Egypt to stockpile grains in preparation for the famine.

The famine happened and learning that Egypt had food, the Israelites migrated to Egypt.

In time, after Joseph’s death, succeeding Pharaohs subjugated the Israelites who became slaves in Egypt for close to 400 years –until the time of Moses who was sent by God to set the Israelites free.

In the book of Numbers, we see the Israelites out of Egypt, now on their way to the land God promised them.

Why is it called Numbers?

Bro. Bo Sanchez pointed out: “Because two times in this book, in Chapters 1 and 26, God commanded Moses to take a census of all the people. So, literally, the people were numbered.

“Numbers is the newer title for the book. In Hebrew, the book was called Bammidbar, which means, In the Wilderness. And that’s where we got the title of our teaching series.”

Talk 1 is about how God took care of the Israelites throughout their journey. The key message is God Is with You in Your Wilderness.

In our most difficult times, we are not alone. God is with us.

Feast Series: Wilderness | Talk 1: God Is With You In Your Wilderness

We continue our new series, Wilderness, our teaching series on Numbers, the fourth book of the Bible.

Just in case there are members who are not familiar with this story, start with this BRIEF RECAP:

Joseph, the 11th of Jacob’s 12 sons, could interpret dreams. He dreamt that his brothers would bow to him. Hating Joseph for his dream, the brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt. Later, Joseph interpreted a dream of Egypt’s Pharaoh that there would be a seven-year worldwide famine. So, the Pharaoh made Joseph second in command in Egypt to stockpile grains in preparation for the famine.

The famine happened and learning that Egypt had food, the Israelites migrated to Egypt. In time, after Joseph’s death, succeeding Pharaohs subjugated the Israelites who became slaves in Egypt for close to 400 years –until the time of Moses who was sent by God to set the Israelites free.

In the book of Numbers, we see the Israelites out of Egypt, now on their way to the land God promised them.

The book is called Numbers, as Bro. Bo Sanchez pointed out: “Because two times in this book, in Chapters 1 and 26, God commanded Moses to take a census of all the people. So, literally, the people were numbered.

“Numbers is the newer title for the book. In Hebrew, the book was called Bammidbar, which means, In the Wilderness. And that’s where we got the title of our teaching series.”

Talk 1 is about how God took care of the Israelites throughout their journey.
The key message is God Is with You in Your Wilderness.
The lesson is: In our most difficult times, we are not alone. God is with us.

Talk 2 focuses on how the Israelites negotiated the wilderness—how they traveled and camped at the Lord’s command.
The key message is: Move when God moves; Stay when God stays.

Feast Series: Wilderness | Talk 2: Move When God Moves

We continue our new series, Wilderness, our teaching series on Numbers, the fourth book of the Bible.

Just in case there are members who are not familiar with this story, start with this BRIEF RECAP:

Joseph, the 11th of Jacob’s 12 sons, could interpret dreams. He dreamt that his brothers would bow to him. Hating Joseph for his dream, the brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt. Later, Joseph interpreted a dream of Egypt’s Pharaoh that there would be a seven-year worldwide famine. So, the Pharaoh made Joseph second in command in Egypt to stockpile grains in preparation for the famine.

The famine happened and learning that Egypt had food, the Israelites migrated to Egypt. In time, after Joseph’s death, succeeding Pharaohs subjugated the Israelites who became slaves in Egypt for close to 400 years –until the time of Moses who was sent by God to set the Israelites free.  

In the book of Numbers, we see the Israelites out of Egypt, now on their way to the land God promised them.

Talk 1 is about how God took care of the Israelites throughout their journey.  

The key message is God Is with You in Your Wilderness.

The lesson is: In our most difficult times, we are not alone. God is with us. 

Talk 2 focuses on how the Israelites negotiated the wilderness—how they traveled and camped at the Lord’s command.

The key message is: Move when God moves; Stay when God stays.  

Talk 3 presents a major problem of the Israelites while they are still in the wilderness.

The key message: Stop Complaining, Start Celebrating

Feast Series: Wilderness | Talk 3: Stop Complaining Start Celebrating

We continue our series, Wilderness, our teachxing series on Numbers, the fourth book of the
Bible.

Talk 1 is about how God took care of the Israelites throughout their journey.

The key message is God Is with You in Your Wilderness.

The lesson is: In our most difficult times, we are not alone. God is with us.

Talk 2 focuses on how the Israelites negotiated the wilderness—how they traveled and
camped at the Lord’s command.

The key message is: Move when God moves;Stay when God stays.

Talk 3 presents a major problem of the Israelites while they are still in the wilderness.

The key message: Stop Complaining– Start Trusting

Talk 4 reveals the real, true reason for the long journey of the Israelites in the wilderness.

The key message: Listen to God’s Voice.

Feast Series: Wilderness | Talk 4: Listen To God's Voice

We continue our series, Wilderness, our teaching series on Numbers, the fourth book of the Bible.

We continue to accompany the Israelites through their walk in the wild wilderness—and learn about and learn from their foolish rebellions against God.

In Talk 3, they complained about how the manna lacked variety.

In Talk 4, they complained about how the Promised Land had giants.

Talk 5 is about yet another complaint– about the Priesthood. Because they were not included.

The key message: Celebrate Your Appointment

Feast Series: Wilderness | Talk 5: Celebrate Your Appointment

We continue our series, Wilderness, our teaching series on Numbers, the fourth book of the Bible.

Throughout the Israelites’ long journey in the wilderness, God was teaching them one very important lesson. This is the summary of the message of Numbers in one sentence: The only way to survive the wilderness and reach the Promised Land is to trust and obey God. Any other path will trap them in the wilderness forever.

In Talk 6, we are approaching the end of Numbers.

The 40 years of wandering is almost over. The first generation that came from Egypt have now died or are dying. And a new generation—all born in the wilderness—are now ready to enter the Promised Land.

But alas, it seemed that someone else didn’t want to—Moses, their leader. Old habits prevented him from moving on.

Talk 6 presents why he was trapped in the past.

The key message: Move On—God Is with You!

Feast Series: Wilderness | Talk 6: Move On- God Is With You

WELCOME to Talk 5.

We’re working our way through the Book of Deuteronomy, in this mind-bending series called Dear Prodigals—because God wants us to come home to Him.

The key message: Go back to the Father’s Heart.

The title of the series is based on the Gospel of Luke on the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Feast Series: Dear Prodigals | Talk 5: Go Back to the Father’s Heart

We continue our Feast Talk series, Dear Prodigals, our study of the Book of Deuteronomy.

We are now in Talk 6 and the key message is God sides with the little ones.

God stands by the underdog. Which is a disturbing message if you’re the top dog. But if you’re the little guy, the misfit, the outcast, God tells you, “I’m on your side.”

Today, we’ll be walking through Deuteronomy 19-26, a large section full of laws. In Jesus’ mind, the laws we read in Deuteronomy have one goal: to side with the little ones. To love the last, the least, and the lost. To help the weak, protect the vulnerable, and defend the innocent.

In a very powerful way, Deuteronomy reveals to us God’s innermost heart. In every law, we’ll hear the heartbeat of the God of the universe—that He stands by the underdog.

Feast Series: Dear Prodigals | Talk 6: God Sides with The Little Ones

WE’RE at the tail-end of our deep dive into Deuteronomy—and what a soul-expanding exploration it has been.

Talk 7 unpacks Deuteronomy 27 to 30. In these verses, Moses is offering two choices to the Israelites.

Moses says the Israelites have two options in life:

Option 1: Follow God’s Ways and get blessed.
Option 2: Reject God’s Ways and get cursed.

Feast Series: Dear Prodigals | Talk 7: Go Back to the Father’s Heart

We are in the last part of our study on Deuteronomy. We don’t only reach the end of Deuteronomy, we also reach the end of the entire Torah–the first five books of the Bible.

Right after Moses gives a long powerful speech about choosing blessing or curse, he gives the awful news: He will not enter the Promised Land because he will die at its doorstep. The hero doesn’t reach the finish line. This is not your standard feel-good movie.

But this is a faithful picture of reality. The Bible does not sugarcoat this fact: Life is difficult.

Here’s the truth: God never designed life to be a vacation but a vocation. God designed life to be a missionary expedition. The key message of Talk 8 is You Have a Mission.

Feast Series: Dear Prodigals | Talk 8: You Have a Mission

DAY 7: Nobody and nothing is perfect. Yet many times, we tend to magnify the imperfections rather than the favors we receive. Let this video help you realize that your life may not as bad you think it is.  

Prayer: Father help me to focus on what I have instead of what I do not have. Help me to see my blessings instead of my burdens. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 



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You Are More Blessed Than You Think | O Come Simbang Gabi Day 7

LENT WEEK 1: This Holy Week, we are asked not only to meet Christ but also to bring His presence to others through praying, fasting, and almsgiving. Let Sr. Antoniana Maria, SV, teach us how these three acts can help us make room for Christ for ourselves and our brethren.

Lent Week One: Allow Christ's Joy to Enter Your Life

WEEK 2: | As we continue with our Lenten season, let us pray to reject whatever prevents God from taking His rightful place in our lives. Let us also ask the intercession of the first Filipino saint, St Lorenzo Ruiz, for inspiration and courage to endure the hardships of living a godly life.

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