Modern society has in many ways made us feel independent, that we do not have to rely on God. Science, the economy, modern medicine, government, parents take pretty good care of us. Bible scholars point out to us that the Egyptians worshipped many gods. Each of the plagues represents an attack on one of the Egyptian gods. The Egyptians worshipped, made temples and sacrifices to these gods to earn their favor. But Moses demonstrates that there is only one Supreme God, and that God is on the side of the children of Israel, and the Egyptian gods fail the Egyptians. Similarly we need torecognize that God is the only God. God is more powerful than science, government, medicine. We should place or trust in confidence in God alone.
Right after 9/11 and the destruction of World Trade Towers, people flocked to church. Prayer meetings flourished. We were confused, distressed, and sought God for wisdom, strength. But after a few months, things settled down and people went back to their own routines. Now the economy is in trouble, people have lost jobs, homes, retirements. Will we turn to God or the government?
Welcome to the Cumberland Church DC blog on our 2009 adventure to "Meet the Bible." God is in this place! Click the link on the sidebar or bottom to find our Weekly Readings. For 2010, we are following a devotional prepared by the CPCC staff.
2010 Winter Retreat is coming up in February!
Get ready! Winter Retreat will be during President's Day weekend, Feb. 12-15, 2010, at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe. Registration begins in January, 2010.
Get ready! Winter Retreat will be during President's Day weekend, Feb. 12-15, 2010, at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe. Registration begins in January, 2010.
Why this blog?
Well, at this point, we are almost finished with our daily Bible readings. Having started with Day 47, we are now at the beginning of the book. How have you done with your own commitment to read?
* Our entire church, Cumberland Presbyterian Chinese Church, in SF and DC, is studying the Bible in its entirety throughout the year of 2009. We're using the book "Meet the Bible" as a tool to keep us focused and in sync with each other. It's recommended that you read each daily devotional, but if you find it difficult to keep up, then read the most recent ones before posting your comments.
* Our entire church, Cumberland Presbyterian Chinese Church, in SF and DC, is studying the Bible in its entirety throughout the year of 2009. We're using the book "Meet the Bible" as a tool to keep us focused and in sync with each other. It's recommended that you read each daily devotional, but if you find it difficult to keep up, then read the most recent ones before posting your comments.
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