July 2025

7/19/25 Evening Bible Reading

今日は午後7時半から歴代誌上14章と15章を読みました。参加者は、ひより、えみり、あかり、テモテ、トマス、そしてせいゆでした。あかりはダビデが自分の過ちを認め、神に悔い改めたことで謙虚になったことを学びました。また、ダビデから多くのことを学べることに気づきました。えみりは22節から、ケナニヤのように、私たちが自分の才能やスキルを神に捧げることを期待していることを学びました。彼女は、ニュースレターの作成に携わる中で、自分のスキルやスキルを神に捧げることができると話しました。今週の出来事として、サマースクールが昨日終了し、ブレスレット作りなどのブースがたくさんあるミニカーニバルがあったことを話しました。

ひよりは、自分のスキルや才能を神のためにどのように使えるか、神に尋ねることが大切だと話しました。また、日々の生活の中で神の御心について考えることも大切だと話しました。彼女は今週、演劇の授業で中間試験があり、公演の感想文を書くことを課題としていたことを話しました。トマスは、神は私たちが霊的に成長することを望んでおられるので、常に神の助言を受け入れるべきだと学びました。

テモテは26節から、特定の課題について神に尋ねることが大切だと学びました。また、感謝することは尋ねることと同じくらい大切であるため、神に感謝を捧げることも大切だと指摘しました。私は2節から、今の私の立場は神によって与えられていることを学びました。例えば、ジムに行くなど、情熱を注いでいることは、神のおかげで実現できます。また、毎日ジムに通えることを神に感謝することが大切だとも気づきました。

Today, we read 1 Chronicles 14 and 15 from 7:30 pm. The participants were Hiyori, Emiri, Akari, Timothy, Tomas, and Seiyu. Akari learned that David humbled himself as he admitted that he was in the wrong and repented to God. She also noted that she can learn a lot from David. Emiri learned from verse 22 that God expects us to offer our talents and skills to him, just like Kenaniah. She said that she can offer her skills and talents to God when working on the newsletter. Regarding her week, she shared that summer school ended yesterday and that there was a mini carnival that had many booths, such as bracelet making.

Hiyori shared that it is important for her to ask God regarding how she can use her skills/talents for God. She also shared that it is important for her to think about God’s will daily in her life. Regarding her week, she shared that she had a midterm for her theater arts class, which was to write a review on a performance. Tomas learned that he should always take God’s advice, as God wants us to grow spiritually.

Timothy learned from verse 26 that it’s important to ask God regarding certain tasks. He also noted that it is important to give thanks to God, as giving thanks is just as important as asking. I learned from verse 2 that God was the one who put me in the position I’m in today. For example, through him, I’m able to do the things I am passionate about, such as going to the gym. I also noted that it’s important to give thanks to God that I’m able to go to the gym every day.

Morning Bible Reading 7/10, 7/15, and 7/16

7/10

Time: 10:00-10:35am
Passage: 2 Kings 25
What We Learned: 
To me, v.27-30 stuck to me the most. I felt that Evilmerodach freeing Jehoiachin and giving him a seat above kings symbolized how Jesus graciously freed us and gave us seats next to the Father in heaven. V.29 states how Jehoiachin put off his prison garments. To me that represents how I took off my old self and put on Jesus. This reminded me of what I learned in the Cornelius meeting, a couple days before. I learned that the reason Adam did not feel naked in the Garden was because he had spiritual clothes on and he ruled as a king. However, that was taken away after he sinned, but, Jesus won it back for us. By wearing these spiritual clothes, we represent him and his spirit flows through us. And the way his spirit goes out is through our mouths. I talked about how, during the Cornelius meeting, we opened up the passage in Isaiah, where he sees the glory of God trying to go out of the temple. The temple represents our bodies and the entrance is our mouths. Therefore, by becoming aware of the power that my mouth holds, it helps me to be more careful as to what I say.
7/15:
Time: 10:00am – 10:35am
*Since, the first 9 chapters are mostly genealogies, we vaguely skimmed through it and started at ch. 10.
Passage: 1 Chronicles 10 & 11
What We Learned: 
Ch. 10
I learned about seeking guidance from God. From reading about Saul, throughout most of his life, he always took action according to his own calculations and what he thought was best for himself. For example, when Samuel was late for the offering, Saul became panicked bc his army was ready to leave him, so he just offered the sacrifice for himself, instead of trusting God. Or, when he was told by God to kill all the people, he left the best alive. From this, I can see that he did not have a good relationship with God, because if he did, he would know God and trust him to come through. However, since he did not really know God, he thought that he had to do everything himself because God could not. This is something I am currently learning to do more: to develop a relationship with him so that I can learn to trust him and seek guidance from him.
Ch. 11: 
On the other hand, God was with David, as v.9 states, meaning that David always trusted God and did his will. The reason he was able to do that was because he had a relationship with God and so by always talking with him, he knew what God’s will was. Therefore, he did not have to calculate because he knew that God would provide. I also desire to do God’s will and always be with him, currently right now, God has put me in the position to be a leader in the church in multiple areas, and what he has been teaching me right now is to speak my mind more and not back down from others even if they may try to shut me down or go against what I say.
Kanami shared how she believed that there was a reason that this passage, talking about David’s mighty men, was written down in the Bible. She believes that God provided and brought these mighty men together to support David. In the same way, God brought the Davar youth together, therefore, she believes that as God’s family, we should also come together as なかま、and support each other.
7/16
*We decided to have the second Bible reading on Wednesday bc tomorrow, I will be going to an orientation for my college with my parents.
Time: 10-10:16am
Passage: 1 Chronicles 12
What We Learned: 
From this passage, I could see how much God was with David. Since David always stayed close to God, meaning he always trusted in him and did his will, God provided for everything else. This is something I want to be able to do, I want to be able to truly seek God first with no other motive other than wanting to really get to know him. Bc I have come to understand more that when you put God first, he will make everything go right. I have talked about in the past how it’s been difficult sometimes as the youth leader to bring everyone on board with things, but I have learned that instead of me trying to chase after everyone in this way, I can just focus on what God wants me to do and he will bring everyone to me. That’s what I believe was happening here in this chapter, David simply followed God and as a result, God brought all these people under him to support him.

7/17/25 Evening Bible Reading

午後7時半にスタートし、参加者はひより、えみり、あかり、ティモシー、トーマス、そして誠優でした。ひよりは、ダビデが箱を運ぶ際に民を十分に準備しなかったことが、その後の悲劇につながったことを学びました。また、彼女はキャンプの野外活動のいくつかを指導することになるため、自分自身で準備をしておくことが重要だと話しました。活動について神に祈ることで、自分自身で準備できると彼女は言いました。

今週の出来事について、彼女は今日ギターの練習をし、夏期講習は7月に終了すると話しました。えみりは、ウザが箱を運ぶことの重大さを理解していなかったために死んだことを学びました。今週の出来事について、彼女は夏期講習の一つで、スイカに輪ゴムを何本もつけて割れるまで待つというアクティビティに参加したことを共有しました。彼女は、このアクティビティはキャンプのプールアクティビティの一つとして使えるかもしれないと話しました。

あかりは、ウザの死はイスラエル人の考え方の結果であることを学びました。彼女はまた、神が人々に、すべてを神のために聖別し、神が聖なる存在であることを教えるようにと教えようとしていたことを分かち合いました。今週の出来事として、彼女は今日たこ焼き器を使ってタンフルを作ったことを話しました。

トーマスは、神のために何をするにしても、真剣に行うべきだと学びました。また、ボランティア活動の後、無料で寿司をもらったことも話しました。

ティモシーは、人々は自分が良いと思うことをしただけで、神が神と見なす行為はしなかったことを話しました。また、神に近いダビデのような人物にも欠点があり、人々が箱舟を運ぶ行為を祭りのように扱い、それが神を不快にさせたと述べました。このことから、彼は礼拝中に居眠りをやめ、神を敬う必要があることを話しました。

今週の出来事として、彼はギターの練習をしたこと、誕生日に85 Degrees Bakeryのケーキを食べたことを話しました。また、BLEACHを最後まで見終わったことも話しました。してはいけないことをしてはいけないこと、そしてウザがしてはいけないことをしたということを学びました。また、箱舟を安定させる行為自体は悪くなかったものの、ウザの動機はおそらく悪かったため、その結果が生じたとも伝えました。そして、これから行われるピアノコンサートとキャンプに関しては、指示されたことだけを行うことが重要だと伝えました。

We started at 7:30 pm, and the participants were Hiyori, Emiri, Akari, Timothy, Tomas, and Seiyu. Hiyori learned that

David didn’t prepare his people enough when bringing the ark, which led to consequences. She also shared how it is important that she prepare herself for the upcoming camp outdoor activities, as she will be leading some of them. She said she can prepare herself by praying to God about the activities.

Regarding her week, she practiced guitar today, and she also said that her summer classes will end in July. Emiri learned that Uzzah didn’t know the seriousness of bringing the ark, which was why he died. Regarding her week, she shared that in one of her summer classes, she joined an activity where they put a bunch of rubber bands on a watermelon and waited till it cracked open. She shared that this can be one of the camp pool activities.

Akari learned that Uzzah’s death was a result of the Israelites mindset. She also shared that God was trying to teach them to sanctify everything for him and that he is holy. Regarding her week, she shared that she made tanghulu today using a takoyaki pan.

Tomas learned that whatever you do for God, you should do it seriously. He also shared that he got free sushi after his volunteering activity.

Timothy shared that the people did what they thought was good and that they didn’t do what God saw as God. He also mentioned that someone like David, who was close to God, had flaws and that the people treated the act of bringing the ark like a festival, which displeased God. From this, he shared that he needs to stop sleeping during the service and to have respect for God.

Regarding his week, he shared that he practiced guitar during the week and that he had cake from 85 Degrees Bakery for his birthday. He also mentioned that he finished watching Bleach. I learned that you shouldn’t do things you are not supposed to do, and Uzzah did something he wasn’t supposed to do. I also shared that the act of steadying the ark wasn’t bad, but Uzzah’s motivation was most likely bad, which led to consequences. I shared that it is important that I only do things that I am instructed to do regarding the upcoming piano concert and camp.

7/12/25 Evening Bible Reading

今日は歴代誌上11章と12章を読みました。参加者は、あかり、ひより、えみり、トマス、テモテ、そしてせいゆでした。

あかりは、イスラエルの人々がダビデを強く支え、それが彼が王として成功した理由であることを学びました。また、神とその戒めに従ったことでも成功を収めました。彼女は、自分が神の軍隊の一員であり、指導者の戒めに従い、神に忠実であることが自分の仕事の一つであることを話しました。今週は、毎週のチラシ配布時に使うトートバッグを作りました。

ひよりは、今日の章を通して、自分の知識と才能を神のためにのみ用いることを改めて思い起こしました。彼女は今日、姉妹たちとテモテさんと一緒にカリフォルニア州立大学バプテスト校（CSULB）へチラシ配布に行ったことを話しました。

えみりは、イスラエルの人々が全力を尽くしてダビデを支えたように、自分も同じように神を支えるべきであることを学びました。彼女は、もっと多くの友達をピアノコンサートに招待することで、神様をもっと支えられると感じていると話しました。今週の出来事については、昨日は楽しかったこと、そしてユイと一緒に色々なキャンドルの香りを楽しんだことを話してくれました。

トーマスは、神から権威と権力を与えられたダビデが、どのようにして民全員を集めることができたのかが興味深いと思いました。また、昨日の誕生日の行事も楽しかったと話してくれました。

聖書朗読の途中でテモテが返事をしなかったので、彼抜きで朗読を続け、分かち合うことにしました。
私は、イスラエル人がダビデと強い一致を持っていたことが成功の理由であることを学びました。これからのコンサートに向けて一致団結し、できるだけ多くのチラシを配るために協力し合うことが重要だと話しました。

 

Today, we read 1 Chronicles 11 and 12. The participants were Akari, Hiyori, Emiri, Tomas, Timothy, and Seiyu.

Akari learned that the Israelites were very supportive of David, which was why he was successful as a king. He was also successful as he obeyed God and his commands. She shared that she is a part of God’s army, and one of her jobs is to obey commands of the leaders and to be loyal to God. This week she made a tote bag to use during the weekly flyer times.

Hiyori was reminded through today’s chapters to use her knowledge and talents solely for God. She shared that she went to CSULB to pass out flyers today with her sisters and Timothy.

Emiri learned that just as the Israelites supported David to the best of their abilities, she is to support God in the same way. She said she feels like she can support God more by inviting more of her friends to the piano concert. Regarding her week, she shared that she had fun yesterday and she enjoyed smelling different kinds of candles with Yui.

Tomas thought it was interesting how David was able to gather all of his people as God gave him authority and power to rule. He also shared that he enjoyed yesterday’s birthday activities.

Midway through the Bible reading, Timothy wasn’t answering, so we decided to continue the reading and share without him.

I learned that the Israelites had good unity with David, which was why they were successful. I shared that it is important to have unity regarding the upcoming concert and to cooperate with each other to pass out as many flyers as we can.

7/10/25 Evening Bible Reading

今日は午後7時32分から、歴代誌上10章を読みました。1章から9章は系図なので飛ばしました。トーマスは、私たちがその章を読んだ後、用事があると言って帰ってしまいました。私たちは時間のある時に、第1章から第9章まで読む予定です。あかりは、サウルが神の言葉を守らなかったことが、最終的に彼の没落につながったことを学びました。また、神の言葉に耳を傾け、神の御心に従って活動することが神の御心であることを学びました。今週の出来事として、ロングビーチとハンティントンビーチを回ってピアノコンサートのチラシを配ったことを話しました。ひよりは、神の御心に従って物事を行うことが大切であることを学びました。

また、何かを行う前に、例えば何かの活動に参加するなど、常に神に尋ねることも大切だと話しました。今週の出来事として、夏期講習に出席したことについて話しました。えみりは、サウルが神に不誠実だったために死んだことを学び、牧師、まさみ先生、そしてジュンの言うことに忠実であることが大切だと話しました。今週の出来事として、現在スペイン語のコースを受講していることについて話しました。ティモシーは、神を信頼し、神の言葉を信頼することが大切だと話してくれました。彼は新しい携帯電話を買ったと話してくれました。私は、神から与えられた務めに責任を持つことの大切さを学びました。また、それに従って行動し、決して務めを変えないことも大切です。

Today we read from 7:32 pm, and we read 1 Chronicles 10. We skipped chapters 1-9 as they are genealogies. Tomas left after we read the chapter, as he said he had something to do. We plan on reading chapters 1-9 on our own. Akari learned that Saul did not keep God’s word, which ultimately led to his downfall. She also learned that it is God’s will to listen to his word and to do activities according to his will. Regarding her week, she shared that she went around Long Beach and Huntington Beach to post piano concert flyers. Hiyori learned that it is important to do things according to God’s will.

She also shared that it is also important to always ask God before doing something such as participating in a certain activity. Regarding her week, she shared that she attended her summer classes during the week. Emiri learned that Saul died because he was unfaithful to God, and she also shared that it is important for her to be faithful to what the pastor, Masami-sensie, and Jun say. Regarding her week, she shared that she is currently taking a Spanish course. Timothy shared that it is important for him to trust God and to trust his words. He shared that he got a new phone. I learned that it is important to be accountable to the tasks God gives you. It is also important to act accordingly and to not alter your tasks in any way.

7/5 Evening Bible Reading

7時半に始まり、列王記下24章と25章を読みました。参加者は、ひより、あかり、えみり、ティモシー、そして聖悠でした。ひよりは、神は常に民に立ち返る機会を与えてくださることを学びました。特に25章では、神が民をバビロニア人に捕らえさせるという記述が興味深いと思いました。これは神の慈悲にも限界があることを示しているからです。また、神が嫌がることを続けていると、結果が伴うことも学びました。今週の出来事としては、ハイキングが一番楽しかったと話してくれました。あかりは、24章と25章の出来事を第三者の視点から見ると、神がなぜそんなに怒っていたのか理解できると話しました。

イスラエルの民は自分たちが悪いことをしていると分かっていたものの、頑固で自分が正しいと思い込んでいたため、それに気づかなかったと話しました。また、自分が間違っていると分かっていてもそれを受け入れられない状況では、謙虚になることが大切だとも話しました。今週の出来事について、彼女はドローンショーは面白かったけれど、ショーの演出はもっと良くできたかもしれないと感じたと話してくれました。エミリは、教会に通っているからといって安心しきってしまうのは良くないこと、むしろ神の言葉に注意深く耳を傾け、行動を起こすことが大切だと学びました。7月4日の活動は楽しかったし、フェイスが私たちと一緒にハイキングに行けて嬉しかったと話してくれました。ティモシーは、24章4節でマナセが罪のない人の血を流しすぎて神の怒りを買ったと書かれている箇所を見て、神が罪のない人の血を流すことをどれほど嫌うかを悟ったと話してくれました。

それでもティモシーは、罪のない人の血を流したイエスを人類のために犠牲にすることを決意しました。イエスは罪のない人でした。昨日のバーベキューは楽しかったと話してくれました。私はイエスがすべての答えであることを学びました。イエスは人類を救い、人々を神のもとへ導くことができたからです。旧約聖書の王たちは偶像崇拝を選んだため、それはできませんでした。また、みんなと話したり料理したりして楽しかったので、バーベキューも楽しかったと話しました。

We started at 7:30, and we read 2 Kings 24 and 25. The participants were Hiyori, Akari, Emiri, Timothy, and Seiyu.Hiyori learned that God always gives his people a chance to turn back to him, and she thought it was interesting how in chapter 25, God allowed the people to be captured by the Babylonians, which shows that God’s mercy has limits. She also learned that continuously doing things that God dislikes has consequences.

Regarding her week, she shared that she enjoyed the hiking activity the most. Akari shared that from a third-person view of the events of chapters 24 & 25, it makes sense why God was so mad. She shared that the Israelites knew that they were doing bad things but didn’t realize it as they were stubborn and thought they were right. She also shared that it is important to humble yourself in situations where you know you’re in the wrong but won’t accept it. Regarding her week, she shared that the drone show was interesting, but she felt like the presentation of the show could’ve been better. Emiri learned that it is not good to have a false sense of security just because she goes to church, but rather it is important to attentively listen to God’s word and to take action.

She shared that the July 4th activities were fun and that it was nice how Faith was able to hike with us. Timothy shared that in chapter 24, verse 4, when it states that Manasseh shed too much innocent blood, which displeased God, it made him realize how much God dislikes shedding innocent blood. Yet, he decided to sacrifice Jesus for humanity, who had innocent blood as he was sinless. He shared that he enjoyed yesterday’s barbeque. I learned that Jesus is the answer to everything, as he was able to save humanity and bring people to God, which was what the kings in the Old Testament weren’t able to do as they chose to follow idols. I also shared that I enjoyed the barbeque, as it was nice talking and cooking with everyone.

7/3 Evening Bible Reading

列王記下23章を読みました。参加者は、あかり、えみり、ティモシー、ひより、そして聖悠さんでした。あかりは今日の章が列王記上13章とどのように関連しているのか興味深いと思いました。また、人々が偶像崇拝を続けても、罪の根源は変わらないということを学びました。今週の出来事として、珠理さんが始めた新しい工作プロジェクトを始めたことを話しました。また、来週から裁縫を始める予定だと話しました。

えみりは、将来がどうなるか分からない中でも、聖書の言葉を信じ続けることの大切さを学びました。今週はカウンセリングのクラスがあり、大学について考える機会になったそうです。大学進学に不安や不安を感じていると話しました。あかりさんは、神に祈るべきだと話しました。

ティモシーは、ヨシヤ王のように神に身を捧げることの大切さを学びました。列王記下の人々が偶像崇拝に身を捧げていたこと、それは世俗的なことだったと語りました。彼は今週の出来事について、引き続き「BLEACH」というアニメを見続けていると話しました。ひよりは、26節にあるように、神の怒りには限界があり、それが裁きにつながることもあることを学びました。

彼女はまた、夏期講習があと一つあると話しました。それは演劇のクラスで、7月に終わるそうです。私はジョサイアが正しいことをすることを恐れていなかったことを学びました。これは大切な考え方だと思います。周りの人がどう思おうと、何を言おうと、正しいことをすることを恐れないことが大切だと学びました。私はウェイトリフティングで左肩を負傷したこと、そして常に正しいフォームでリフティングをすることが大切だと話しました。

We read 2 Kings 23, and the participants were Akari, Emiri, Timothy, Hiyori, and Seiyu. Akari thought that connection to 1 Kings 13 in today’s chapter was interesting. She also learned that the roots of sin didn’t change for the people as they continued worshipping idols. Regarding her week, she shared that she started a new craft project, which Juri started. She also said that she is going to start sewing next week.

Emiri learned that it is important to continue to believe in the words of the Bible despite not knowing what the future will look like. She had a counseling class this week, and it made her think about college. She said she feels intimidated/unsure about college. Akari said that she should pray to God about it.

Timothy learned that it is important to dedicate himself to God, like King Josiah did. He shared that the people in 2 Kings dedicated themselves to idols, which was worldly. Regarding his week, he shared that he is continuing to watch an anime called Bleach. Hiyori learned that God’s anger can reach a certain limit, as stated in verse 26, and that it can result in judgment.

She also shared that she has one more summer class, which is a theater class. She shared that it ends in July. I learned that Josiah wasn’t afraid to do the right things, and I think this is an important mindset. I learned that it is important to not be afraid to do the right things despite what people may think of you or say about you. I shared that I injured my left shoulder from weightlifting and that it is important to always lift with proper form.

Morning Bible Reading 7/1 & 7/3

7/1 
Time: 10:00- 10:40am

2 Kings 20 & 21

What We Learned: 
Ch. 20: 
From this passage, I learned about being humble. As someone who cares very much about what other people think of me, I have also tried to show off some of the things that I have. I realize now that that is because I do not understand my true image, which is in how God sees me. Nevertheless, he has been changing me day by day through Masami-san and Jun who have been helping me to understand the value that I have in Christ.
Another thing I learned was to think about others. I too have had the same selfish mentality that Hezekiah had of thinking that as long as I’m ok, nothing else matters. Even if someone else is in trouble, that is none of my business. I realize now that that is wrong, and in the same way that God cares for me and never lets me go, I should love others the same. Currently, God has been helping me to grow by giving me many opportunities to be a leader in the church, I have come to understand more about how I should think about the people that God has put under my responsibility through the guidance of Masami-san and Jun. It has allowed me to think bigger and is helping me to get rid of the mentality of only trying to see how other people can benefit myself.
Kanami shared about how she also has been learning to think about others as well. She applied this to how she felt about the praise time last Sunday. She thought it wasn’t good. She felt off and realized that she was only thinking about herself while singing. What she felt she should do next time is be a good example to the people that are watching so that they can see God through their playing.
After hearing this, I shared about how I was doing the same during the praise time. I instinctively start thinking about myself in the sense that I want to sound the best out of everyone. This results in a feeling of competition between the other players. That is not good. What I should be doing is, as Kana said, being a good example by praising God, really meaning what I say when I sing the lyrics.
Ch. 21: 
From this chapter, I learned about how, as a leader, how you act determines how the people under you will act. Any person put in the position of a king carries a significant responsibility. The people that are under you may not always like you, but they do look up to you to a certain extent. This has made me realize the responsibilities I carry as a leader. As the leader, I often analyze how people are behaving and in the past, I would often allow myself to conform to those patterns. For example, if I feel that my group is not cooperative and does not really want to be there, I would also act as if I did not want to be there myself out of fear. However, If I conform along with how I think the people are acting, then I would just be allowing Satan’s to work all the more of making everything go wrong. Therefore, through these experiences, I have come to understand what it means to have the heart of a leader, once again through the help of Masami-san and Jun, and be the one to lead the group by always giving my best. That, I believe, will allow God to change the hearts of the people and bring them together.
Kana shared about how she could relate to what I was saying as she too, has had experience with being a youth leader.
Our Week: 
Kana did not really have anything to share.
I shared about how the week before, I had mentioned that I wanted to go post posters at the Disney Hall since it was right in front of the Colburn School. However, I called them and they told me no, so that was that.
Also, I shared about the youth meeting we had about July 4th.
7/3
Time: 10:00 – 10:20am
What We Learned: 
I shared about how I learned from this story that it is important to always ask God about everything, that is something he is been teaching to me to do currently. The first thing Josiah did was asking God, instead of going to people, that is something I need to do more.
Kanami shared about how from this passage, she learned from the actions that Josiah took, how after hearing the word of the LORD, he immediately repented, asking God what it is he should do. She learned how she feels that she should do the same by having an open mind more and always be ready to accept God’s word.
Our Week: 
Kanami shared how she was able to get the off day for July 4th.

6/28 Evening Bible Reading

今日は列王記下21章と22章を読みました。7時半から読み始めました。全員が参加し、えみりはヨシヤ王が律法の書を見つけた時、すぐに悔い改めたことを学びました。これは良いことだったのです。

えみりはまた、クリスチャンとして悔い改めが大切であること、そして日々、神のためにどのように生きているかを振り返ることも大切であることを学びました。今週の出来事として、えみりは水曜日にコルネリオ会の集会に参加し、11歳の子どもたちと散歩をしたことを話しました。11歳の子どもたちとの散歩を通して、友達やクラスメートがヤコブとエステルの家庭教師をしていることを知りました。

ひよりは、旧約聖書には様々な王がいて、忠実で神の戒めに従った人もいれば、不従順で偶像崇拝を選んだ人もいたことが興味深いと思いました。今週の出来事として、えみりは演劇の授業がほぼ終わり、最近授業で日本の古い戯曲を分析したことを知りました。

あかりさんは、夏休み中なのでチラシを配るのに良い時期だと話してくれました。また、これは神様の計画の一部でもあると話してくれました。今週の出来事としては、ハシエンダハイツ／エルモンテに行って、ピアノコンサートのポスターを色々なお店に貼ったこと、来週は家族とロングビーチに行ってポスターを貼る予定だということを伝えてくれました。

トーマスさんは特に何も話しませんでした。ティモシーさんは、旧約聖書の様々な王の治世中に、偶像崇拝のために神が怒っていたことを学びました。このことから、自分が楽しんでいても神が嫌うものを捨てることの大切さを学びました。私は、聖書には隠された力があり、ヨシヤ王に神に悔い改めを促した力があったことを学びました。毎週集まってオンラインで聖書を読むのは良いことであり、毎週数章読むことで、目に見えない、あるいは気づかない方法で私たちに益をもたらすことを伝えました。私の今週の出来事としては、呪術廻戦シーズン2を再び見始めたことを話しました。

Today we read 2 Kings 21 and 22, and we started at 7:30. Everyone participated today, and Emiri learned that when King Josiah found the book of the law, he repented right away, which was a good thing.

She also learned that repentance is important as a Christian, and it is also important to reflect on how you live your life every day for God. Regarding her week, she shared that she joined the Cornelius meeting on Wednesday and she took a walk with the 11-year-olds. From her walk with the 11-year-olds, she learned that her friends/classmates are James and Esther’s tutors.

Hiyori thought it was interesting how there were varying kings in the Old Testament, as some were faithful and followed God’s commands, but some were disobedient and chose to worship idols. Regarding her week, she learned that her theater arts class is almost done and that she recently analyzed an old Japanese play in her class.

Akari shared that it is a good time now to pass out flyers, especially since all of us are on summer break, and she also shared that it is part of God’s plan. Regarding her week, she shared that she went to Hacienda Heights/El Monte to post the piano concert posters at various stores. She plans on going to Long Beach with her family next week to post the posters.

Tomas didn’t have anything to share. Timothy learned that God was angry during the reign of various kings in the Old Testament because of idol worship. This taught him the importance of getting rid of things that you enjoy but that God dislikes. I learned that the Bible has hidden powers, and it had the power to make King Josiah want to repent to God. I shared that it’s good that we come together every week to read the Bible online and that reading several chapters every week benefits us in ways we don’t see and/or realize. Regarding my week, I shared that I started re-watching Jujutsu Kaisen season 2.

6/26 Evening Bible Reading

今日は列王記下20章を読みました。参加者は、トーマス、ひより、えみり、あかり、ティモシー、そして誠優でした。午後7時33分に始まり、ティモシーは途中で参加しました。

ひよりは、神様にお使いいただくためには強い願いを持つことが重要だと学びました。強い願いを持つことが最初のステップであり、チラシ配布などに応用できると彼女は言いました。また、金曜日に行われた前回のサマースクールについても話してくれました。

えみりは、ヒゼキヤが統治の間、神様に忠実であったにもかかわらず、自分のことばかり考えていて民のことなど考えていなかったことを学びました。えみりは、周りの人々のことをもっと考え、自分の行動がどのように他の人々の役に立つのかを考えたいと話しました。

今週の出来事について、彼女はオクシデンタル大学とカリフォルニア州立大学ロサンゼルス校の学校見学に行ったことを話し、オクシデンタル大学のプールが一番印象に残ったと話しました。あかりは、神様が私たち個人だけでなく、私たちの教会のような集団も見守り、導いてくださることを学びました。

彼女はまた、人それぞれ性格が違うことを伝え、自分の性格に合った活動や趣味を見つけたいとも話しました。トマスは、ヒゼキヤが地上の財産を見せたことは、彼が神に背を向けたことを象徴していると学びました。

トマスはまた、地上のものは一時的なものであり、この世のものよりも神の計画に焦点を当てることが大切だとも話しました。ティモシーは、今日の章でヒゼキヤが激しく泣いたという箇所から、悔い改めの過程の一つは神に正直になることだと学んだと語りました。

また、ヒゼキヤは利己的で、周りの人から認められたいと思っていたことも学びました。また、今週、夏期講習を終え、部屋を掃除したことも話しました。私は、ヒゼキヤが自分の富を誇りにしていたこと、そしてそれが破滅につながったことを学びました。そして、あなたの賜物や才能は神から来ており、神のために使われるために神によって与えられたものであることを学びました。

Today we read 2 Kings 20, and the participants were Tomas, Hiyori, Emiri, Akari, Timothy, and Seiyu. We started at 7:33 pm, and Timothy joined sometime during the call.

Hiyori learned that it is important to have a strong desire so that God can use you. She said that having a strong desire is the first step and can be applied to things such as flyer time, etc. She also shared that last summer school class on Friday.

Emiri learned that Hezekiah was only thinking about himself and not his people, despite being faithful to God during his reign. Emiri shared that she wants to think more about the people around her and how her actions can benefit others.

Regarding her week, she shared that she went to Occidental College and Cal State LA for a school tour, and she said that the pool at Occidental College stood out to her the most. Akari learned that God sees and guides her individually as well as groups of people such as our church.

She also shared that she wants to find activities/hobbies that fit her personality, as she shared that everyone has different personalities. Tomas learned that when Hezekiah showed his earthly possessions, it symbolized him turning away from God.

Tomas also shared that the things on earth are temporary and that it’s more important to focus on God’s plan than on the things of this earth. Timothy shared that from part of today’s chapter that stated that Hezekiah wept bitterly, he learned that part of the process of repentance is to be honest with God.

He also learned that Hezekiah was self-seeking and wanted recognition from the people around him. He also shared that this week, he finished summer school and cleaned his room. I learned that Hezekiah was proud of his riches and that this led to his destruction. I learned that your gifts/talents come from God and are granted by him to be used for him.

Morning Bible Reading 6/24 & 6/26

6/24:

2 Kings 17 & 18
What We Learned: 
Ch. 17:
From this passage, I learned about idols, not putting God first. In my life, I do have idols that I put above God, such as human words. To me, human words hold more value than God’s words. I go on emotional rollercoasters over what I feel people think of me or what they say about me. Nevertheless, with the help of the Holy Spirit, through Masami-san and Jun, I have been able fix this problem more and more by learning to speak my mind more.
Kanami shared about how the reason that the people kept turning to these idols was because they did not have God’s word in their heart, which was something she had learned about in the previous Sunday service.
Hearing Kanami share this, I also realized that the reason I’m so moved by human words is because God’s words aren’t in my heart, and therefore human words hold more value to me.
Ch. 18 
From this passage, I learned how important it is to have the wisdom of God to be able to discern between human words and God’s words. Satan is very deceptive and without the help of the Holy Spirit, I know that as a human, I stand no chance against him. I have experienced this many times and have fallen for some because I did not have my guard up. Therefore, I want God’s words to enter my heart more so that I will be able to see through Satan’s deception and not fall for it.
Our Week: 
For Kat’s birthday, Kanami and her whole family, with Ulan, went to a restaurant to eat. They had a very good time.
I shared about how I was planning to go to the Disney Hall to post the piano posters, since it’s right in front of the Colburn School. I had tried to go previously on a Saturday after the flyer time at Little Tokyo, but it was closed.
I also shared how I planned to go see “28 Years Later”.
6/26
2 Kings 19
What We Learned: 
Currently, my goal is to heal my body completely before the piano concert and camp. Throughout this journey, there have been times where I have made mistakes which have ended up setting my body back a little bit to its former unhealthy state. Considering the fact that I spent 5 years breaking my body down, I sometimes end up looking at the circumstances of the time I have left until the concert/camp and it scares/overwhelms me. However, I know and have experienced that God is always on time, he is never too late or too early. Therefore, I trust in his time and continue to believe with faith that he will heal me before the piano concert and camp because I know that he is a good God and it is his will for me to be healed. He is bigger than my troubles and he will never fail.
Kanami shared about how sometimes at work, she gets overwhelmed since it is a high-level, private restaurant and the atmosphere is very intense. But, the story of King Hezekiah reminded her that God’s power is greater than earthly things, so it’s important for her to always trust him and act according to his will.
 
Our Week: 
Last week, I was surprised to see Kana at the Cornelius Meeting, so she shared how she was off that day. The reason for that was because her boss received a star, a huge honor. Apparently, this is where a someone comes to the restaurant to review, appearing as an ordinary customer, and if the restaurant is doing good, they get a star. Moreover, it seems that her boss is one of the first female chefs to receive this honor. This also happened on the same day as Kat’s birthday, so it was a very memorable and happy experience for her.
I shared about how I went to see “28 Years Later”, with my parents. I was first planning on going by myself, but Masami-san told my parents to go see it with me so that they would come to know what type of movies I like to watch currently. So they went. While watching the movie, I was more worried about whether my parents were doing ok, especially my mom.
As expected, they both did not like it, but I found the movie quite interesting. Apparently, the film was filmed with iPhones, so the cinematography/ camera angles were very up close and kind of chaotic for the purpose of making the audience feel as though you were there with the characters. There were certain scenes were full of tension and anxiousness making you grip the edge of your seat while there were other scenes that were full of emotion (I shed a tear).

6/21 Evening Bible Reading

今日は午後7時半から聖書朗読を始めました。参加者は、ひよりさん、あかりさん、えみりさん、トーマスさん、そして聖悠さんです。ティモシーさんは友達の家にいるのですが、今日の聖書の章を後で読んで感想を送ると言っていました。
私たちは列王記下18章と19章を読みました。ひよりさんは、この世には外見は良く見えても、内面では悪いことがあることを学びました。また、インターンシップや仕事といった大きな決断をする前に、神に祈り、お願いすることが大切だとも話しました。今週の出来事として、ひよりさんは家族と元の家への引っ越しを始めたことを話しました。また、来週で夏期講習の一つが終わることも話しました。
あかりさんは、今日の聖書朗読では、ヒゼキヤが何事にも成功し、それは稀なことだと学びました。また、ヒゼキヤが神に従い、神が共にいてくださったからこそ、それが可能だったのだと気づきました。
今週の出来事として、ひよりさんは家の周りを掃除機で掃除したことを話しました。エミリは、動機が大切であり、神が共にいなければ良い結果は得られないことを学びました。また、良い心でチラシを配り、神の導きを受けることが大切だとも指摘しました。

今週の出来事について、彼女はパサデナでは午前中に雨が降っていて、とてもリラックスできたと話しました。トーマスは何も話しませんでした。キャンプ旅行について尋ねると、景色が良かったと言っていました。
私は、キリストにおいて自分が何者であるかを知ること、そして自分がクリスチャンであることを恐れずに言うことが大切であることを学びました。また、イスラエル人が偶像崇拝を頻繁に行っていたのは、キリストにおいて自分が何者であるかを知らず、神を代表する心を持っていなかったためだったとも話しました。

We started reading the Bible at 7:30 pm today, and the participants were Hiyori, Akari, Emiri, Tomas, and Seiyu. Timothy is at his friend’s house and said that he will read today’s Bible chapters later and send his comments.
We read 2 Kings 18 & 19, and Hiyori learned that there are things in this world that seem good on the outside but are actually bad on the inside. She also noted that it is important to pray and ask God before making any big decisions, such as internships and jobs. Regarding her week, she shared that she and her family started moving back to their original house. She also shared that one of her summer classes ends next week.
Akari learned that in today’s chapters, it said that Hezekiah was successful in whatever he undertook, which is rare. She also noted that this was possible as Hezekiah obeyed God, and he was with him.
Regarding her week, she shared that she vacuumed around her house. Emiri learned that your motives are important and that if God is not with you, there won’t be any good outcomes. She also noted that it is important that you pass out flyers with a good heart, which allows God to lead you.

Regarding her week, she shared that it was raining in Pasadena in the morning, which she found relaxing. Tomas didn’t share anything. I asked him about his camping trip, and he said that the scenery was nice.
I learned that it is important to know who you are in Christ and to not be afraid to say that you’re a Christian. I also shared that the Israelites frequently worshipped idols because they didn’t know who they were in Christ and that they didn’t have a heart to represent God.

6/20 Evening Bible Reading

7時半頃から始まり、参加者はテモテ、エミリ、ひより、あかり、そしてセイユウでした。列王記下17章を読み、ひよりは、人間の行動は良いものであれ悪いものであれ、心の奥底に宿っているものだと学びました。また、イスラエルの民が偶像崇拝をやめられなかったのは、過去に偶像崇拝をしていたこと、そして神様に悔い改めなかったからだと話してくれました。また、チラシ配布の時間について良い考え方を持つことで、神様が彼女を正しい道に導いてくれるだろうとも話してくれました。

今週の出来事としては、今日ピアノコンサートのポスターを貼りに色々な場所に行ったこと、そして今週はロサンゼルス暴動のため対面授業に行けなかったことを話してくれました。エミリはこの章を通して、当時の偶像崇拝者たちがどれほど悪質だったかを実感できたと話してくれました。また、神様を第一に考えることの大切さも学びました。今週の出来事としては、数学の授業が楽しいこと、そして近々オキシ大学への校外学習があることを話してくれました。

アカリは、神と偶像崇拝など、二つのものに仕えることから何も良いことは生まれないことを学びました。また、自分が良いと分かっていることをすることが重要だとも言いました。また、先延ばしにせず、すぐに行動を起こすという心構えを持ちたいとも話しました。今週の出来事について、彼女は昨日がハイライトだったと話しました。テもては、一度に二人の主人に仕えることはできないと言い、神の良さを忘れてしまうことがあると話しました。

彼はまた、インスタグラムを見る代わりに聖書を読むことで、神にもっと時間を捧げたいとも話しました。今週の出来事について、彼はサマースクール、特に化学の授業が比較的楽だったと話しました。私は、イスラエル人が偶像崇拝を続けながらも神を恐れていなかったことを学びました。今週の出来事について、私は今日ベンチプレスをしていた時、最後のレップで完全に持ち上げることができず、死ぬかと思ったと話しました。ありがたいことに、親切な男性が来て、持ち上げるのを手伝ってくれました。危うく事故に遭うところだった私を救ってくれた神に感謝

We started at around 7:30, and the participants were Timothy, Emiri, Hiyori, Akari, and Seiyu. We read 2 Kings 17, and Hiyori learned that actions that humans take, good or bad, deeply reside inside their hearts. She also shared how the reason why the Israelites couldn’t stop idol worship was because they worshipped idols in the past and didn’t repent to God. She also said that having a good mindset regarding the flyer time will allow God to lead her along the right path. Regarding her week, she shared that today she went to various places to post the piano concert posters. She also shared that she couldn’t go to her in-person class this week due to the LA riots.

Emiri said that through this chapter, she was able to realize how bad the idol worshippers were back then. She also learned that it is important to put God first. Regarding her week, she shared that she enjoys her mathematics class and that she has an upcoming school field trip to Oxy College. Akari learned that nothing good comes from serving two things, such as worshipping God and idols. She also said that it is important to do things that you know are good. She also shared that she wants to have the mindset of taking action right away and not procrastinating. Regarding her week, she shared that the highlight of her week was yesterday.Timothy shared that you cannot serve two masters at once and that he sometimes forgets how good God is.

He also shared that he wants to dedicate more time to God by reading the Bible instead of looking at Instagram. Regarding his week, he shared that summer school has been fairly easy for him, especially his chem class. I learned that the Israelites didn’t fear God as they continued to worship idols. Regarding my week, I shared that I thought I was going to die today, as when I was bench pressing, I couldn’t lift the weight up completely on my last rep. Thankfully, a nice man came to help me lift the weight up. I thank God that he saved me from a near accident.

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