Day 15 - Soft on Crime?

God is both a God who judges with justice, and also a God of mercy. Jejus has made it possible for God to combine both justice and mercy.

Psalm 9:13-20
1. Rely on the justice of God
justice carries the sense of putting things right.

Thank you, Lord, that you are a God of justice. Thank you that one day there will be justice for the people of Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Sudan, North Korea, Eritrea and every other place where we see injustice in our world today. Thank you that one day there will be justice for the poor and the oppressed.

Matthew 12:1-21
2. Receive the mercy of Jesus
Jesus combines justice and mercy.
Unlike many, Jusus continues to show us mercy, love and compassion when we are weak and fragile. When we are fragile, Jesus handles us with care.
Rather than being crushed by God's justice, you are se free by it. At the cross, jusice and mercy meet.

Thank you, Jesus, that you came as the suffering servant. Thank you that you enable justice and mercy to come together through your sacrifice on the cross.

Genesis 31:1-55
3. Rejoice in the sacricie of God

Father, how can I ever thank and praise you enough. Thank you that you are just and merciful. Thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus. Thank you that, in times of injustice, I can look to you for protection and mercy. Help me to be merciful, as you are merciful to me.




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outrage 격분, 격노
impose 1. (새로운 법률,세금 등을) 도입하다 2. (힘들거나 불쾌한 것을) 부과하다
offense 1.위법 행위, 범죄 2. 화나게 하는 행위, 불쾌감

• No offense, but~  기분 나쁘라고 하는 이야기는 아닌데, ...
• No offense, but I;d really like to be on my own. 기분나쁘게 할 의도는 아니야, 그러나 혼자 있고 싶어
• I don't mean to offend you 기분 나쁘게 할 생각은 없어
• It's okay. No offense taken. 괜찮아 기분 나쁘지 않아

barrister (영국 상위 법원에서 변론할 수 있는) 법정 변호사
lenient (처벌.규칙 적용이) 관대한

• The judge was far too lenient with him. 판사가 그에게 너무 관대했다

spiral down 급락하다
let sb off (처벌하지 않거나 가벼운 처벌로) ~를 봐주다

• They let us off lightly 그들은 우리를 가볍게 봐주었다

plight 역경, 곤경, 처지

• the plight of the homeless 노숙자들의 역경

afflicted 괴로워하는, 고민하는

• the afflicted 고통받는/괴로워하는 사람들

legalism (신학)율법주의
smoulder (불이 불꽃은 없이 서서히) 타다
wick (양초의) 심지
snuff (양초 등의) 심지를 자르다, (촛불을) 끄다
set free ~을 자유의 몸이 되게 하다. 해방,석방하다
downright (부정적이거나 불쾌한 것을 강조하여) 순전한, 완전한

• downright lie 새빨간 거짓말
• There was suspicion and even downright hatred between them
• downright nonsense 아주 터무니 없는 소리

resonate with 울려 퍼지다. (어떤 기운,느낌으로) 가득하다, 상기키다, 반향을 일으키다

• a lot of us resonate with this phrase. 우리는 이 말에 공감한다
• It doesn't resonate with the targe market. 그것은 목표한 시장에 반향을 일으키지 않는다
• So this begins to resonate with them .그것들과 함께 울려 퍼지기 시작한다

draconian 매우 엄격한, 가혹한
unsatisfactory 만족스럽지 못한
incomprehensible 이해할 수 없는
intervene (상황 개선을 돕기 위해) 개입하다

• The presidenct intervened personally in the crisis

Day 14 - Just Relax and Let God Be God

It is a great comfort to know that a loving God is ultimately in control of everything that happens.


Psalm 9:7-12
1. Confidently trust in the sovereign Lord


Lord, thank you that you do not ignore my cries and that I can confidently trust in you. Thank you that I can relax and let you be God.


Matthew 11:16-30
2. Accept the invitation to walk with Jesus
The sin of unbelief is perhaps the most serious of all.


Lord, thank you that you promise me rest for my soul. Thank you that I can come to you today. I give to you my burdens...


Genesis 29:1-30:43
3. Watch God work his purposes out


Lord, thank you that you use even weak, vulnerable and sinful people. Thank you that you can use me. Thank you that although you love me as I am, you love me too much to leave me as I am. Help me never to settle for second best.


Help me to take responsibility for my life and at the same time confidently trust in your sovereignty.


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It is a great comfort 그것은 큰 위안이야
It's a great comfort to know that.
It's a great comfort to me 그건 나에게 큰 위안이야


The God of the Bible is a loving God 성경 속 하나님은 사랑의 하나님이다


reign [reɪn] v. (국왕이) 다스리다. 통치하다 n.(왕의) 통치 기간


sovereign [^|sɑ:vrən] n.군주, 국왕 a.(국가가)자주적인, 독립적인 /(국가 내에서) 최고 권력을 지닌

• a sovereign ruler 최고 통치자
• Sovereign power resides with the people. 주권은 국민에게 있다

sovereignty 통치권, 자주권

• China still claims sovereignty over Taiwan

absolve [əb^|zɑ:lv] (~에 대해) 무죄임[책임 없음]을 선언하다

• The court absolved him of all responsibility for the accident.
• That does not absolve me of my other sins. 그건 나를 나의 다른 죄로부터 해방하지 않는다
• absolve of ~을 면죄하다
• After praying for forgiveness, he was absolved of sin. 죄를 사면받았다
• You're all absolved of responsibility in the matter. 그 문제에 관한 모든 책임감을 면하였다

ultimate [^|ʌltɪmət]
uprighteness [^|ʌpraɪtnəs] 강직함, 강직성
horrendous [hɔ:^|rendəs;hɑ:^|r-] 대단히 충격적인, 참혹한

• horrendous traffic/ injuries 끔찍한 교통상황/ 참혹한 부상

forsake (특히 책임져야 할 대상을) 저버리다/버리다

• He had made it clear to his wife that he would never forsake her.
• forsake a bad habit [one's former way of life] 나쁜 버릇을 버리다
• God will never forsake you in times of tribulation. 고난의 시기에 절대 저버리지 않을 것이다

oppressed 억업당하는, 탄압받는

• the oppressed 억압당하는 사람들

stronghold (특정 사상. 집단의) 근거지. 중심지

• a Republican stronghold/ a stronghold of Republicanism 공화당 지지 지역

afflicted 괴로워하는, 고민하는
afflict (흔히 수동태로) 괴롭히다. 피해를 입히다

• About 40% of the country's population is afflicted with the disease. 고통받고 있다
• Don't be afflicted at such a trivial thing
• Paul was afflicted with a lot of debts

ascetic 금욕적인

• The monk lived a very ascetic life.

unsavory 불미스러운(도덕적으로), (냄새, 맛, 성격이) 고약한, 불쾌한, 맛이 없는

• There are some unsavory rumors about that actor. 불미스러운 소문들이 나돌고 있다
• unsavory character 고약한 놈

glutton 대식가, 식충이 (eat too much and greedy)

• She is a glutton who eats everything in sight. 
• a glutton for punishment 사서 고생하는 사람 

drunkard (구식) 술고래
= a binge drinker, a heavy drinker, drink like a fish,


denounce 맹렬히 비난하다

• She publicly denounced the government's handling of the crisis.

repent 뉘우치다, 회개하다

• God welcomes the sinner who repents.

predestination 숙명, 운명

• Unlike you, I don't believe in predestination. 너와 달리 나는 운명이 미리 결정되어 있다고 믿지 않아

transcend [trӕn^|send] 초월하다

• transcend time and space 시공을 초월하다

incarnation 1. 생애 2. 화신 3. (예수의 몸으로 이땅에 오신 하나님의) 성육신

• the incarnation of evil 악의 화신
• the incarnation of avarice 욕심의 화신
• Christians believe Jesus was the incarnation of God. 예수가 성육신했다고 믿는다

get one's mind round (복잡한 사항 따위를) 겨우 이해하다

• After hearing the explanation from him, she got her mind round.
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How to be Led by God's Spirit

Life is a series of choices. We make our decisions and they make us. Every decision has consequences.
double minded man is unstable 마음에 의심이 있는 자


God has given us
road map for life: bible
compose: our conscious
personal guidance counselor: holy spirit


God wants to lead us


antidote 해독제, 해결제


Life is composed of start and stop.


How do I get God's guidance in my life?


1. I CAN'T FOLLOW A CULTURE THAT DOESN'T FOLLOW GOD!

• What's #1 in your life?
• EXODUS 23:2 Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong
• ROMANS 12:2

2. I CAN'T FOLLOW FRIENDS WHO AREN'T LET BY GOD

• JEEMIAH 15:19 ..You will be  my spokesman. You are to influence them but do not let them influence you!
• 1 JOHN 2:15 Do not love the world.

3. I CAN'T LOOK TO OTHER SOURCES BESIDES GOD
4. I MUST STOP BEING LED BY MY CIRCUMSTANCES
5. I CANNOT BE LED BY MY FEELINGS


If I want to get guidance of God
1. I MUST WANT TO BE LED
2. I MUST BE WILLING TO DO WHAT GOD SAYS
3. I MUST LOOK TO GOD'S WORD

• God's Will is found in GOD'S WORDS
• God' Will NEVER CONTRADICTS God's Word!

4. I MUST ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BE MY GUIDE




ASK HUMBLY
PSALM 25:9 God guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way
Lord is my shepherd
ASK IN FAITH
JAEMS 1:5-6 If you want to know what God really wants you to do, ask Him, and He will tell you gladly..


5. I MUST LISTEN FOR GOD'S RESPONSE

The God of My Valleys

PSALM 23: 1-4


1. VALLEYS ARE A PART OF LIFE (INEVITABLE)

• If you go through a valley, just win.
• God's plans for your life include valley and hills
• DEUTERONOMY 11:11 The Promised Land you are about to enter is a land of hills and valleys..
• 1 PETER 4:12 Don't be surprised when you are tested by troubles or painful suffering, as if something unusual is happening to you

2. VALLEYS HAPPEN TO EVERYONE (IMPARTIAL) 공정한
3. VALLEYS ARE UNPREDICATABLE


THE VALLEY OF FAILURE: WHERE YOU SLIP, FALL AND GET STUCK
THE VALLEY OF FEAR: I EITHER MOVE AHEAD OR GIVE UP
 WHAT IS YOUR VALLEY? WHAT'S THE PLACE YOU'RE AFRIAD TO MOVE FORWARD?
 you know it's a right thing to do. but you just haven't done it. you're gonna go through this kind of valley. valley of fear that you move forward or give up. you have to face your fear and take a risk. 
Do you see it as an Obstacles or Opportunity? a big thing in your life.  If you think it as obstacle, you'll fail the test and never get into the promised land.


no-brainer (비격식) (별로 생각을 요하지 않는) 쉬운 결정[문제]: Not needing a brain to operate task in question


THE VALLEY OF CONFLICT: WHEN FACING A GIANT CHALLENGE
THE VALLEY OF GRIEF AND BARRENNESS


EVEN WHEN I FEEL THAT I AM IN THE VALLEY:
1. REMEMBER I'M NOT ALONE. GOD IS WITH TME!
2. REMEMBER GOD HAS A GOOD PURPOSE FOR MY VALLEY!

• ROMANS 5:3-5
• HOSEA2:15 I'll transform the Valley of Trouble into a Gateway of Hope!
• COLOSSIANS 1:11