Bible Discovery: Taiwan
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# [Introduction](https://hackmd.io/frBuGipwQbmHhbJEgwlxgA?view)

# Weekly Discovery
- [Discovery on 20240224](/lBFUprneT6CgkaUD7o5Qhw)
- 2. Faithful to Forgive - 1 John 1:5-10
- [Discovery on 20240302](/vyQ96yu5RJ6rAajuJRAtHQ)
- 3. With You Always and Everywhere - Joshua 1:1-9; Matthew 28:16-20
- [Discovery on 20240316](/slaLK2R4QRGrkVopRrGskA)
- 4. Steadfast Love - Romans 8:35-39; Psalm 103:17
- [Discovery on 20240323](/8bW8jcr9Rfyn5snnjvNgCw)
- 5. Ears Attentive to the Cries of His Children - Psalm 86:5-8; Psalm 34:15
- [^20240330][Discovery on 20240330](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2034&version=NIV)
- ==Read Psalm 34 and Choose your favorat passages==
- [Discovery on 20240406](./v7SmbRqPR6-izXCMG-AymQ)
- 6. Every Need Supplied - Matthew 6:25-33
- [Discovery on 20240413](./vSqlTVyFQ5KXP_a1HCqOtg)
- 7. A Present Help - Psalm 46:1-11
- [Discovery on 20240420 & 20240427](https://hackmd.io/@taichi43/r1wmC_PZC)
- 9. Slow to Anger - Psalm 103:1-18
- Discovery on 20240504 & 20240511
* the story Jesus told about the dishonouring son ( Luke ch 15 v11-32)
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15&version=NIV,CNVT

- Discovery on 20240518
- Salvation for all who call
- Acts 2:17-21
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202%3A17-21&version=NIV,CNVT
- John 6:35-40
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%206%3A35-40&version=NIV,CNVT
- Discovery on 20240525
- Light and Darkness, Sin and Forgiveness
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1%3A5-10&version=NIV;CNVT

- Discovery on 20240525
* https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A31&version=NIV;CNVT
* https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+3%3A1-13&version=NIV;CNVT

- Discovery on 20240622
* https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+3%3A23-24&version=NIV;CNVT
* https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+53%3A4-12&version=NIV;CNVT
* https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A39-44&version=NIV;CNVT
* https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+23%3A32-49&version=NIV;CNVT

- Discovery on 20240706
* https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+27&version=NIV;CNVT

# God's Promises

Human promises can be fleeting. God's promises are steadfast and unchanging on which we can rest with all our being.

1. Salvation for Everyone Who Calls - Acts 2:17-21; John 6:35-40
2. Faithful to Forgive - 1 John 1:5-10
3. With You Always and Everywhere - Joshua 1:1-9; Matthew 28:16-20
4. Steadfast Love - Romans 8:35-39; Psalm 103:17
5. Ears Attentive to the Cries of His Children - Psalm 86:5-8; Psalm 34:15
6. Every Need Supplied - Matthew 6:25-33
7. A Present Help - Psalm 46:1-11
8. Strength in Weakness - Isaiah 40:26-31; 2 Corinthians 12:9
9. Slow to Anger - Psalm 103:1-18
10. Everything for Good - Romans 8:18-30
[2025/7/19]
11. Walking with us in Trials...to the Reward - 2 Corinthians 4:1-17
12. Life Forever- Revelation 21:1-26

# Suggested Bible Passages

1. God Creates Genesis 1:1-25
2. God Creates Man and Woman Genesis 2:4-24
3. Man and Woman Eat the Fruit Genesis 3:1-13
4. God’s Curses Genesis 3:14-24
5. God Regrets His Creation Genesis 6:5-8
6. God Saves Noah and His Family Genesis 6:9 - 8:14
7. God’s Covenant with Noah Genesis 8:15 -9:17
8. God’s Covenant with Abram Genesis 12:1-8, 15:1-6, 17:1-7
9. Abraham Gives His Son as an Offering Genesis 22:1-19
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2022%3A1-19&version=NIV;CUVMPT [2025/7/19]
10. God Spares His People Exodus 12:1-28
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2012%3A1-28&version=NIV,CUVMPT [2025/8/2]
11. The Commands of God Exodus 20:1-21
12. The Sin Offering Leviticus 4:1-35
13. God’s Righteous Servant Isaiah 53
14. Jesus is Born Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20 [8/16]
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%201%3A26-38%3B%202%3A1-20&version=NIV;CUVMPT
16. Jesus is Baptized Matthew 3; John 1:29-34 [8/30]
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%203%3B%20John%201%3A29-34%20&version=NIV;CUVMPT
17. Jesus is Tested Matthew 4:1-11
18. Jesus and the Religious Leader John 3:1-21
19. Jesus and the Samaritan Woman John 4:1-26, 39-42
20. Jesus and the Paralyzed Man Luke 5:17-26
21. Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:35-41
22. Jesus and the Man with Evil Spirits Mark 5:1-20
23. Jesus Raises a Man from the Dead John 11:1-44
24. Jesus Talks about His Betrayal and the Covenant Matthew 26:17-30
25. Jesus is Betrayed and Faces Trial John 18:1-19:16
26. Jesus is Crucified Luke 23:32-56
27. Jesus is Resurrected Luke 24:1-35
28. Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Ascends to Heaven Luke 24:36-53
29. Enter into the Kingdom God John 3:1-21

# NEW BELIEVERS
1. Luke 4:1-13 Disciples use Scripture to overcome temptation
2. Luke 5:1-10 Disciples leave everything to follow Jesus [10/04]
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%205%3A1-10&version=NIV;CNVT
3. John 4:28-30 Disciples introduce others to Jesus
4. Acts 17: 16-34 Disciples are wise and sincere when they relate with unbelievers
5. Acts 4:23-31 Believers will be persecuted just as Jesus was persecuted
6. Acts 21:1-14 Disciples shouldn’t be afraid to die as Jesus did
7. Acts 18:1-11 God helps disciples endure persecution
8. Luke 15:11-32 Disciples reconcile broken relationships
9. Mark 7:14-23 Evil begins in the heart and eventually leads to action
10. Matthew 19:1-12 Marriage is a lifetime commitment
11. Acts 5:1-11 Disciples keep their word
12. 1 Samuel 24 Disciples do not retaliate when people hurt them
13. Matthew 5:43-48 Disciples love their enemies
14. Luke 18:9-14 Disciples humble themselves before God
15. Luke 15:11-24 Disciples look to God as their Father
16. Matthew 26:39-42 Disciples must surrender their will to God’s will
17. Matthew 18:21-35 Disciples forgive others as the Lord forgives them

# Useful Resources
1. [BDS meeting guide-GOOD](https://1drv.ms/b/s!Aoc9GmQb5kfkipdIQrPFZoeFl0ut-g?e=C9D32X)
2. [DBS book](https://1drv.ms/b/s!Aoc9GmQb5kfkipdHsVviDypSjxeCMg?e=ZG0Cw5)
3. [Knowing God Personally (pdf booklet to tell other people about Jesus)](https://1drv.ms/b/s!Aoc9GmQb5kfkipdJbeYTxR2Eq2hsCg?e=U5OtfU)

[^20240330]: test footnote