Calvary Chapel Davao Blog
(Notes taken from Service)

In the book of Job, we will learn about suffering that we ourselves encountered. We have our own suffering that God has given. Never blame someone who has trials in their life. But, comfort them with love. Suffering started from Adam and Eve when they commit sin upon eating the Fruit of the Spirit. Job friends' blame him that he has committed sin because the sufferings that he encountered. Every trials that God has given has a purpose, it determines how faithful you are to Him by trusting God. If you have sin you should go in the presence of God, humble yourself and repent. But on this book it says that Job has not done anything wrong yet God gave him suffering. If you have God in your life, you should have joy in the trials. God is there for us in all trials, that's how mighty God is if you have faith. We should be a comforter. ~~~

Talks about Punishment. God is with Job and He has a plan in the life of Job. Never lose hope. The first point, we have to hold on and second point - God is just. Eliphaz, one of the friends of Job. Job also sacrifice for his children. Sometimes were discourage to the things around us, just like Job, and he wants to die. God works in us in every situation of our lives. Dismayed means frustrated. We should not be like Eliphaz. God disciplined Job to his trust and faith in Him. Psalm 145:14 The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Hebrews 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. If you sow wickedness, you will reap wickedness. If you marry, you will surely experience suffering. Job although he is good in the eyes of the Lord, but he also suffer. It is not t...

The first point; God is righteous even trials. Second point; stay committed even in trials. As believers, we are like Sponge sometimes absorbing the word of God, but once trials come squeezing the water, it will flow. And as you can see, All the possessions of Job have gone astray. But Job did not cursed God. In verse 1-10, Job was complaining his birth. Didn't we ask sometimes to ourselves, that you wish you were not born? Just like Job? Maybe your answer is Yes! Because we all know how painful to live in this world. If you experiencing problem in life, you feel the darkness of it. God gave us sickness once a year, gave us poverty once in our life and gave us grace by His love instead of judging us more. And that's how we should be thankful. Know that God is our light. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[a] I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Leviathan means a picture of the devil. Why did ...

The book of Luke and Acts are written by Luke. And he is used by God as well as all the other disciples. So if you're used by God, don't think of your background. But willingly used by Him to serve Him. 1st pt. in verse 13-17, We have to be courageous and 2nd pt. in verse 18-22, God is our strength and help. Peter and John are courageous to be used by God, and they proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah. Every word in the Bible will surely happen. Don't hesitate if you have no degree, because just like the disciples they were fisherman's but now became apostles proclaiming the good news to the people. The key to be used by God, is to really spend time with Jesus. Meaning to spend time with His word and that's the secret. The Bible said, God choose the foolish to shame the wise and choose the weak to sham the strong. When it comes to being used by God, do not boast what you did. Christians like Jesus, needs His mind not your own mind. Absorb Jesus nature of what Hi...

Why was Haman - angry with Mordecai? 1 Samuel 15:18 And he sent you on a mission, saying, ‘Go and completely destroy those wicked people, the Amalekites; wage war against them until you have wiped them out.’ Obedience is better than sacrifice. We can see this on verse 1-5, And, victory with a help of a King. We as humans are victorious by the help of God. Haman made the law that "Jews should be killed". And on another chapter, they made 2 laws. The enemy of the Jews to carried out like a Civilian War. Romans 8:33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. What situation in the Bible that has twist? It was about Joseph and Paul story. If we love the worldly things much more than God then you are His enemy. Haman means self righteous. Galatians 5:19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to good...

More purely historical than any other scriptures. When we have hardships in life we should never give up. Because God will turn your hardships into blessings. Estate means land, assets or properties. Proverbs 13:22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. God will continue to provide even though we experience hardships in life, we know that God will give hope in us. The King took off his ring, and gave the authority to Esther to replace Haman's position. Esther and Mordecai experienced hardships at first, but God turn it into blessings. His glorious blessings is in Christ our Lord Jesus. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in[a] Christ Jesus our Lord. Just like what happened here to the Jews, they should be killed, but God saved and helped them. Dispatches means sealed, sent out or mail. As God's children, God's favor it's not our ri...

Prayer is important. According to the word of God in the book of Daniel - Daniel prayed 3-times a day 9:00am, 3:00pm and 6:00pm We can pray on any languages - God does not require us to pray one language. Luke 24:53 (NIV) 53 And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God. Everyday the apostle continue to meet together in prayer. Temple is the place were we can together worship God and praise Him. Paul emphasizes to use our body as Holy and pleasing to God. To worship the Lord and study God's words. God will meet our deepest needs. Psalm 55:17 (NIV) 17 Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. In spiritual sense we are crippled by our sins and beggars from God's saving grace. God's mercy never ends. If you don't acknowledge God, you will become crippled and will never be satisfied. Nobody can be satisfied with worldly things because even if you can have all the material things of this world but it will never sa...