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05/06/2026

June 5, 2026, Friday, Daily Reading: Exodus 13-15; Psalm 28 #1425

Passage: “And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night did not depart from before the people” (Exodus 13:21-22 ESV).

Principle: No matter how challenging the path may be, you must follow God’s guidance.

Yahweh, by His strength, delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and instructed Moses to consecrate all firstborn males, both human and animal. This act serves as a reminder of their salvation from slavery in Egypt (vv. 1-10, 14-16).

Yahweh gave specific instructions: for people, they were not to offer their firstborn sons literally as sacrifices; instead, they were to redeem them (Hebrew *pdh*; v. 13). What does “redemption” mean here? An Old Testament scholar, Willem VanGemeren, explains, “Both the legislation concerning the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Exod 13) and the so-called Ritual Decalogue (Exod 34) share this common theological assumption: All firstborn belong exclusively to Yahweh (13:1–2; 34:19). Graciously, however, Yahweh permits Israel to redeem firstborn donkeys and sons (13:13; 34:20), presumably by offering an animal substitute. By combining ritual slaughter with redemption, Israel recalls the contrasting fates of the firstborn in Egypt and testifies to Yahweh’s power in redeeming his own firstborn, Israel (13:15–16).” [1]

As the Israelites left Egypt, it was God who led them through the wilderness toward the Red Sea. God knew that if they went through the land of the Philistines and faced war, the people might change their minds and return to Egypt (vv. 17–18).

Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the Israelites swear that when God visited them, they would carry his bones up with them (v. 19).

As they traveled along the edge of the wilderness, the presence of God went before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, so that they could travel both day and night (vv. 21–22).

Theological Reflection:

“And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night did not depart from before the people” (Exodus 13:21-22 ESV).

It is good to always wait on God’s leading. When you find yourself in a wilderness of decision-making or standing at a crossroads, it is always wise to seek His guidance. God will lead you on the right path. It may appear to be a difficult way, but with His presence with you, you can be confident that you are exactly where you need to be.

Allow God to guide your path. No matter how challenging the path may be, you must follow God’s guidance.

Application:

1. Always seek God’s guidance in every decision you make.

2. Be attentive to how God is showing you the path you should take.

3. Obey and follow God’s leading.

[1] Willem VanGemeren, ed., New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1997), 578.

04/06/2026

June 4, 2026, Thursday, Daily Reading: Exodus 10-12; Psalm 27 #1424

Passage: “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple” (Psalm 27:4 ESV).

Principle: God's presence conquers fear, so He should be your primary focus in life.

David's confidence was in the Lord, as he declared that there was nothing to fear because God was his salvation. Surrounded by enemies, he found security and salvation in God's presence (vv. 1-3).

He sought one thing above all: to be in the presence of the Lord, reflecting the purpose of his life (v. 4). David believed that God would deliver him from his enemies and, in gratitude, committed himself to worship (vv. 5-9).

Assured that God would never abandon him (v. 10), David prayed for guidance against his enemies' false accusations, recognizing that God's presence was sufficient. He chose to wait on the Lord (vv. 10-14).

Theological Reflection:

“One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple” (Psalm 27:4 ESV).

This verse highlights David’s primary pursuit in life: God. Likewise, we should make God our central focus and defining pursuit.

1. One Pursuit – “One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after.”
2. One Purpose – “That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life.”
3. One Pleasure – “To gaze upon the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple.”

God's presence conquers fear, so He should be your primary focus in life.

Application:

Fear can sometimes overwhelm us, whether it's due to life's uncertainties or the problems we face. We may not know what tomorrow holds, but we must trust in God. Seek His presence, for He is the one who conquers fear.

1. One Pursuit: I will pursue God by reading His Word, reflecting on His Word, and responding to His Word.

2. One Purpose: I will be intentional about abiding in His presence, for He is my security.

3. One Pleasure: I will make sure that I find my satisfaction in Him, for He alone can satisfy my soul.

03/06/2026

Praise God for the reminder from His word at tonight’s midweek prayer gathering.

"Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable— if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy— dwell on these things" (Philippians 4:8-9 CSB).

03/06/2026

June 3, 2026, Wednesday, Daily Reading: Exodus 7-9; Psalm 26 #1423

Passage: “Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering” (Psalm 26:1 ESV).

Principle: Live with steadfast integrity before the Lord, both in your private moments and in public view.

This lament psalm expresses David's plea for God's vindication, or "doing justice" (Hebrew šǒptē). He seeks rescue from evildoers and asks God to deliver him from evil people, as he has walked in integrity and trusts Yahweh steadfastly (vv. 1, 11-12).

David demonstrated integrity by remaining faithful to God, focusing on His steadfast love (vv. 2-3).

David walked with integrity by not sitting (Hebrew yāšǎb) with the wicked and hypocrites (vv. 4-5). The word “sit” implies agreement and support. [1] David was not in support of evil.

David walked in integrity by worshiping God with a clean and clear conscience (vv. 6–8).

David walked in integrity by asking God to rescue him from evil people (vv. 9–10).

Theological Reflection:

“Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering” (Psalm 26:1 ESV cf. v. 11).

What is integrity (Hebrew *tummî*)? It means being complete, blameless, and whole. The idea is that both in private and in public there is a consistent, undivided life—an upright heart before the Lord. Its significance is that even when no one is watching, a person of integrity continues to do what is right before the Lord.

One of the key attitudes a disciple of Jesus must cultivate is integrity. There should be no dichotomy between private life at home and public life at church. There should be no divide between who you are at work and who you are when you are in the company of fellow believers.

Live with steadfast integrity before the Lord, both in your private moments and in public view.

Application:

1. To walk with integrity means to trust God faithfully.

2. To walk with integrity means to always agree with God and put His Word into action.

3. To walk with integrity means to come before God in worship with a clean and honest heart.

4. To walk with integrity means to depend on God for His deliverance from evil people.

[1] M. Görg, “יָשַׁב,” ed. G. Johannes Botterweck and Helmer Ringgren, trans. David E. Green, Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament (Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1990), 426.

02/06/2026

June 2, 2026, Tuesday, Daily Reading: Exodus 4-6 #1422

Passage: “Say therefore to the people of Israel, ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from slavery to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great acts of judgment. I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the LORD your God, who has brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. I will give it to you for a possession. I am the LORD.’” (Exodus 6:6-8 ESV).

Principle: Because God is faithful, you can trust Him.

God chose Moses to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. God gave Moses further details about what would happen in chapter three. Because this was an enormous task, Moses began trying to excuse himself from it.
The first excuse was that the Israelites might not believe him. God said that if this happened, Moses was to perform three miracles so that they would believe that God had sent him to lead them out of Egypt (4:1–9). The three miracles were: (1) Moses’ staff turned into a snake, and when he grabbed the snake’s tail, it turned back into a staff; (2) a skin disease that would then be healed; and (3) water from the Nile turned into blood.

The second excuse concerned his oratory skills (4:10–17). Although Stephen later described Moses as “powerful in speech” (Acts 7:22), Moses appears to be downplaying his abilities here. In response, God reminded Moses that He is the Creator. He made Moses’ mouth, and it is He “who has fashioned each individual according to His wisdom.”[1] The Lord told Moses that Aaron would be his spokesperson.

God had already told Moses what would happen when he spoke to Pharaoh. God even said that He would harden Pharaoh’s heart. What does this phrase mean? Since God knows what will happen as He performs the miracles in front of Pharaoh, it is Pharaoh himself who then hardens his own heart against God. John D. Hannah of the Bible Knowledge Commentary explains, “To some people God’s hardening seems to preclude Pharaoh’s exercise of his own will. But Pharaoh also hardened his own heart (7:13, “became hard”; 14, “unyielding”; 22, “became hard”; 8:15, 19, “was hard”; 32; 9:7, “unyielding”; 34, “hardened”; 35, “was hard”; 13:15, “stubbornly refused,” another Heb. word meaning “hardened”). The first two references to God’s hardening Pharaoh’s heart (4:21; 7:3) were actually predictions that He would do it in the future. Then in the next seven references Pharaoh is said to have hardened his own heart (7:13–14, 22; 8:15, 19, 32; 9:7) before God is said to have hardened it (9:12; 10:1, 20, 27; 11:10; 14:4, 😎. God’s first hardening came after the sixth plague. Pharaoh hardened his own heart six times by his refusals. Then later he hardened it again in response to the seventh plague, and God hardened his heart after each of plagues 8–10. God confirmed Pharaoh’s defiant willful obstinance by then judicially hardening his heart (cf. Deut. 2:30; Josh. 11:20).” [2] God hardening the heart of Pharaoh is judicial.

In chapter five, when Moses and Aaron spoke to Pharaoh, his stubborn heart was clearly revealed. He ordered his taskmasters to make the Israelites find their own straw to make bricks. Even though they had to gather their own straw, their quota remained the same. He claimed that the Israelites were idle, and that this was why Moses was asking him to let them go and worship God in the wilderness (5:1–23).

In chapter six, God promises that He will deliver the Israelites from their slavery in Egypt. God reminds Moses of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He remains faithful to this covenant. He has heard the groanings of His people, and He remembers His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (6:1–5).

Because God is faithful to His covenant, He told Moses that He would deliver His people from their slavery in Egypt (6:6–8). In these verses, God repeated the phrase “I will” seven times, emphasizing His faithfulness to the promise He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He is a promise-keeping God. Here are the seven “I will” statements: (1) “I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians (v. 6a),” (2) “I will deliver you… (v. 6b),” (3) “I will redeem you (v. 6c),” (4) “I will take you to be my people (v. 7a),” (5) “I will be your God (v. 7b),” (6) “I will bring you into the land… (v. 8a),” and (7) “I will give it to you for a possession (v. 8b).”

In chapter six, as God was giving His promise to deliver His people, He also repeated the phrase “I am the LORD” four times (vv. 2, 6, 7, 😎. The significance of this phrase is “As the Lord, Yahweh, He is with His own and is always faithful and true to them.” [3]

Theological Reflection:

“Say therefore to the people of Israel, ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from slavery to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great acts of judgment. I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the LORD your God, who has brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. I will give it to you for a possession. I am the LORD.’” (Exodus 6:6-8 ESV).

The phrases “I am the LORD” and “I will” reveal the character of God. He is faithful—He was faithful then, He is faithful today, and He will remain faithful forever. God does not change.

God is a promise-keeping God, and the promise He made to Abraham—not only of the promised land, but that he would be a blessing to the nations—was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today, God continues to deliver people from the slavery of sin through faith in Jesus. Based on Christ’s finished work, there is forgiveness of sin and salvation from its enslaving power. Just as He delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, He now delivers people from the slavery of sin through the Lord Jesus Christ.

For the church, He continues to be the deliverer. He is faithful. Trust Him.

Application:

1. Trust Him to turn your burdens into joy.

2. Trust Him to deliver you from your present difficulty.

3. Trust Him to redeem you with His mighty hand.

4. Trust Him to bring you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

5. Trust Him, for He is God Almighty.

6. Trust Him to lead you on the pathway to deeper intimacy with Him.

7. Trust Him to provide for you.

[1] Earl D. Radmacher, Ronald Barclay Allen, and H. Wayne House, Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Commentary (Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers, 1999), 94.

[2] John D. Hannah, “Exodus,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 114.

[3] Ibid., 116.

01/06/2026

June 1, 2026, Monday, Daily Reading: Exodus 1-3 #1421

Passage: “God saw the people of Israel—and God knew” (Exodus 2:25 ESV).

Principle: Let your faith override your fear, because God sees and knows.

The story of Exodus begins with a new king in Egypt who did not know Joseph (1:8). When this new Pharaoh saw that the Hebrew people were increasing and multiplying greatly, he was alarmed and began to afflict them with heavy burdens (1:9–14).

Pharaoh ordered the midwives to kill all the male babies and let the females live. But the midwives feared God and did not follow Pharaoh’s command. The Lord blessed the midwives with families of their own (1:15–21).

Because the midwives disregarded Pharaoh’s order, he then commanded all his people to kill every Hebrew male newborn and throw them into the Nile River (1:22).

God was more powerful than Pharaoh. God used the “river of death” to save Moses (2:1–10). Moses later encountered Yahweh on the west side of the wilderness, at Horeb, after he had killed an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew man. When Moses realized that what he had done was known, he fled to the land of Midian. When Pharaoh learned what had happened, he sought to kill Moses (2:11–15).

From the land of Midian, Moses met his wife, Zipporah (2:16–21). While Moses was dwelling in Midian, the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel began to groan and cry out for help. They were pleading to be delivered from their slavery in Egypt. This chapter ends with the statement, “God saw the people of Israel—and God knew” (Exodus 2:25 ESV).

Moses then had an encounter with God and was chosen to lead Israel out of Egypt. As in the book of Genesis, Moses encountered the angel of the LORD, this time through a burning bush (3:1–6). Again, the phrase “angel of the LORD” refers to a theophany—God himself appearing, now in the form of the burning bush.

God both saw and knew. Yahweh said to Moses, “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know their sufferings” (Exod. 3:7; cf. v. 16).

God heard the cry of His people in Egypt. The chosen leader who would deliver them from Egypt was Moses. Keep in mind that the deliverance of the Israelites was connected to God’s promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Beyond the promise of the land, God also promised Abraham that he would be a blessing to the nations. This is ultimately fulfilled in the Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful to His promises.

Theological Reflection:

“God saw the people of Israel—and God knew” (Exodus 2:25 ESV).

God saved Moses from the Nile River, which was supposed to be a river of death for the Hebrew baby boys. God not only saved Moses, but He also chose to use him as the leader who would deliver the Hebrews from Egypt and lead them across the Red Sea.

God saw and knew. God sees and knows what is happening to us even now. He is all-knowing. God knows our present situation. When we pray, He listens, He knows, and He sees what we are going through.

This verse reminds me to trust God in my present situation. When I cry out for help, He listens, He sees, and He knows. Therefore, He will deliver me and provide what I need in my present situation.

Let your faith override your fear, because God sees and knows.

Application:

1. Cry out to God for help.

2. Trust that He will deliver you from your present situation.

3. Fix your eyes on God, not on your problems.

31/05/2026

Come and worship God together with us as we continue our sermon series through Daniel 9. Let us gather to hear God’s Word, grow in faith, and encourage one another in Christ.

Please come early before 10:00 AM so we can prepare our hearts and begin worship together on time.

We look forward to worshiping with you! See you, church fam!

70 YEARS, 70 SEVENSDaniel 9:1-27Rev. Dr. Erwin Rommel Amador

29/05/2026

When studying about the end times, there is nothing to fear because God wins! To watch the full message, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_echKHnCys&t=4320s

29/05/2026

May 29, 2026, Friday, Daily Reading: Genesis 50; Psalm 25 #1420

Passage: “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today” (Genesis 50:20 ESV).

Principle: God’s purpose overcomes pain and leads to forgiveness.

This last chapter of Genesis includes the funeral and burial of Jacob (vv. 1–14). However, the final verses focus on Joseph and his brothers. They thought that after burying their father, Joseph would take revenge on them (v. 15).

Joseph’s brothers sent him a message: “Your father gave this command before he died: ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you”’” (v. 17). This message may have been true, or they may have made it up so that Joseph would not take revenge on them.

Whether the message was true or false did not matter. What mattered most was how Joseph responded to it. What was important to Joseph was the purpose of God. After everything that had happened to him, he now understood the reason behind all those heartaches. Joseph answered, “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today” (v. 20). Joseph forgave his brothers after understanding God’s purpose.

God used the evil done against him for good. Joseph became the governor of Egypt, and God gave him wisdom concerning both the years of plenty and the years of famine. Jacob’s family was saved from the famine. Keep in mind that the promised Messiah would come from Jacob, specifically through Judah.

Theological Reflection:

“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today” (Genesis 50:20 ESV).

Since we are living in a fallen world with sinful men and women, it is not a matter of if, but when, we will encounter heartaches caused by the people around us. Even inside the church, we might encounter heartaches.

We will encounter difficult people. While we cannot control what they do or say, we can control how we respond to them. It is important that, as we go through heartaches, we come to the Lord and recognize that these trials help shape our spiritual formation. Let us come to the Lord and ask Him to help us understand His purpose, as the apostle Paul said: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28 ESV).

Knowing that these heartaches help shape our character can also help us extend forgiveness to those who have hurt us.
God’s purpose overcomes pain and leads to forgiveness.

Application:

1. When dealing with heartache, remain in God’s presence for comfort and wisdom.

2. When dealing with heartache, recognize God’s purpose in helping you overcome the pain in your heart.

3. When dealing with heartache, choose to forgive the people who have hurt you.