1 Timothy 1:12-17
In this passage, Paul wrote how sinful and wretched he is. He explained to Timothy that unless its because of Grace, he will not be given a privilege of serving God in ministry. Therefore He felt that God is indeed loving Him with no boundary.
When we looked into the life of Paul, he can be considered as the Greatest Apostle. More than half of the letters/books in NT was written by Paul. He is that great missionaries with vision and endurance greater than many other.
Yet for him, he is the worst of all. He is nothing. He is just a sinner saved by grace.
This came through his personal experience, and know from how far he had come and become. From a persecutor of Christian, to the Apostle of Christian.
We can only understand the beauty of Grace, when we able to realize how sinful we are. We can only know how much we have hurt God, when we know how deep is our mistakes and sins.
Learning from Paul's statement to Timothy, it is a humbling lesson for me. That i am nothing but a sinner saved by Grace.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
If The Bible Doesnt Say It! Then Dont Say It!
1 Timothy 1:3-4
In this short introduction to the letter to Timothy, Paul 1st instruction to Timothy is to remind the Church of Ephesus from teaching the false teaching. This false teachings seems to do with some mythical story of the Old Testament Genealogy. Now the interesting fact is, this seems to be Timothy 1st priority.
As we bring this lesson alive today, what are some false teaching that we might have in our Church? When i read this verse for the first time what came immediately to my mind was "conspiracy theory" especially related to the end time event. As much as we know Satan does get involved in all evil, we shouldnt stick too much on it. Too many people i know were fascinated with it simply because it brings uniqueness, "i know something you dont know" kind of attitude.
Paul clearly stated to Timothy - "stick with the redemptive plan that operates by faith" rather than focusing too much on Conspiracy Stories probably this is the time for me to stick more to Christ, the true Savior. I should take more time in spending time with Him rather than other "myth and genealogies"
Preach more about Him crucified!
In this short introduction to the letter to Timothy, Paul 1st instruction to Timothy is to remind the Church of Ephesus from teaching the false teaching. This false teachings seems to do with some mythical story of the Old Testament Genealogy. Now the interesting fact is, this seems to be Timothy 1st priority.
As we bring this lesson alive today, what are some false teaching that we might have in our Church? When i read this verse for the first time what came immediately to my mind was "conspiracy theory" especially related to the end time event. As much as we know Satan does get involved in all evil, we shouldnt stick too much on it. Too many people i know were fascinated with it simply because it brings uniqueness, "i know something you dont know" kind of attitude.
Paul clearly stated to Timothy - "stick with the redemptive plan that operates by faith" rather than focusing too much on Conspiracy Stories probably this is the time for me to stick more to Christ, the true Savior. I should take more time in spending time with Him rather than other "myth and genealogies"
Preach more about Him crucified!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Proverbs 12:9
This proverbs help me to see the beauty of simplicity and humility. They say too many people wants to be superhero nowadays. We want to be recognized and popular. Many people even will do whatever it takes to gain popularity. But often it is not balanced by rich inner self. They look rich outside, but empty inside. They live a glamorous life out of debt and suffer later.
This proverbs allow me to see that i dont need those popularity. Recognition and adoration is just a shadow and has no meaning at all. What is needed is our real self deep within that need God all the time. God is the one whom we should recognize and adore. Therefore the question for us will be, are we able to move the limelight from us to other people and to God?
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This proverbs allow me to see that i dont need those popularity. Recognition and adoration is just a shadow and has no meaning at all. What is needed is our real self deep within that need God all the time. God is the one whom we should recognize and adore. Therefore the question for us will be, are we able to move the limelight from us to other people and to God?
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Politics and Its Implication
Proverbs 12:5-7
2 of the main verses of this passage deals with the reality of the world. People of today is as open as they are in backstabbing and deceiving each others. Both of these verses deals with that simple reality in their render for describing "wicked" people.
The reality of life is that simple, people will always prioritize things that benefit them first before others. Its just our nature, it is in our blood. But the saddest part is when we Christian, who proclaim believing in the Word yet act not as the Word had spoken to us.
Those who do not believe in the Bible might have the excuses to do what they do but us? We do not have that privilege and excuses. We are meant to live up the Word in all ways including this verses.
So the question for us; Are we wicked? We can start to examine that from the word that come from our mouth. Is it full of deceit? Is it waiting to shed innocent blood (in all ways and not literally)? When our word, our plan is to deceive and to trick others then we should re-examine ourselves as a Christian. For if we still consider ourselves Christian, we are a 'wicked Christian'.
The promises of God in this Proverbs is clear, for those who continue to be deceitful will indeed be perished. But those who are faithful will find eternity.
2 of the main verses of this passage deals with the reality of the world. People of today is as open as they are in backstabbing and deceiving each others. Both of these verses deals with that simple reality in their render for describing "wicked" people.
The reality of life is that simple, people will always prioritize things that benefit them first before others. Its just our nature, it is in our blood. But the saddest part is when we Christian, who proclaim believing in the Word yet act not as the Word had spoken to us.
Those who do not believe in the Bible might have the excuses to do what they do but us? We do not have that privilege and excuses. We are meant to live up the Word in all ways including this verses.
So the question for us; Are we wicked? We can start to examine that from the word that come from our mouth. Is it full of deceit? Is it waiting to shed innocent blood (in all ways and not literally)? When our word, our plan is to deceive and to trick others then we should re-examine ourselves as a Christian. For if we still consider ourselves Christian, we are a 'wicked Christian'.
The promises of God in this Proverbs is clear, for those who continue to be deceitful will indeed be perished. But those who are faithful will find eternity.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Crown of A Lifetime
Proverbs 12:4
This is one of my favorite verse in the bible =) not only because i am married =) but rather because the Bible do cares about the character of a person. (in this particular case woman) However contrary to the modern perspective of a woman, the Bible value woman from a different perspective.
If you ever notice how woman portrayed in the media today, it takes just a common sense to see how woman is being devalued from a person into an object. Almost (if not all) all media portray that the value of woman is defined by her body and/or her sexual attractiveness.
Woman is often described as beautiful if they have: long legs, super white skins, extra slim body, big boobs, and interestingly they are also measured through their willingness to show all of those "qualities" as much as possible. The more woman able to bare their skin the more attractive she will be.
There is almost no emphasis at all, on the quality of her character, left alone her noble character just like the way Proverbs has describe it.
However, this verse is not complete unless we deals with the word crown in this verse as well. Not all people are eligible to wear a crown today. How much more in the past. Crown often symbolizes the unique position of a person in the society. Only people with distinctive quality are eligible to wear a crown. They must be coming from either the Priesthood line, or Royal line. Therefore, noble woman is described as not only precious, but honorable. They are full of praise and adoration.
This verse is a good reminder for us on what God actually sees from a woman. But for us men, probably we should start to think differently about the quality of woman that we want to have as a life partner. Lets consider the biblical point of view rather than only focusing on the way the world sees woman.
This is one of my favorite verse in the bible =) not only because i am married =) but rather because the Bible do cares about the character of a person. (in this particular case woman) However contrary to the modern perspective of a woman, the Bible value woman from a different perspective.
If you ever notice how woman portrayed in the media today, it takes just a common sense to see how woman is being devalued from a person into an object. Almost (if not all) all media portray that the value of woman is defined by her body and/or her sexual attractiveness.
Woman is often described as beautiful if they have: long legs, super white skins, extra slim body, big boobs, and interestingly they are also measured through their willingness to show all of those "qualities" as much as possible. The more woman able to bare their skin the more attractive she will be.
There is almost no emphasis at all, on the quality of her character, left alone her noble character just like the way Proverbs has describe it.
However, this verse is not complete unless we deals with the word crown in this verse as well. Not all people are eligible to wear a crown today. How much more in the past. Crown often symbolizes the unique position of a person in the society. Only people with distinctive quality are eligible to wear a crown. They must be coming from either the Priesthood line, or Royal line. Therefore, noble woman is described as not only precious, but honorable. They are full of praise and adoration.
This verse is a good reminder for us on what God actually sees from a woman. But for us men, probably we should start to think differently about the quality of woman that we want to have as a life partner. Lets consider the biblical point of view rather than only focusing on the way the world sees woman.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
What God Hates
Proverbs 12:2-3
There is one thing that strikes me immediately when i read these 2 verses. It is the word wicked. The verse came from the word myzzimot in Hebrew that means evil plot.
This word has a personal meaning for myself since it is something that is very real in my personal life. I have seen, experienced, even become a victim of people "wicked plan" and it is not a pleasant experience.
However this verse gave me that encouragement that Number One; God despises them and number two: they dont last. Even though i still have to see the fulfillment of that promises in the real world, i do believe God is real. Therefore His promises is real.
However it is a personal reminder for myself that God hates those who planned something evil against their fellow men. It is something that i should dare to take a stand. Planning something bad against someone else is as bad as despising God.
On the more positive side though, God honors and bless those who are standing for the right. Proverbs says: "they receive a favor from God" that is something very encouraging. I might not be perfect (and i will never be) but one thing i know He is pleased with me when i "choose" to do good.
There is one thing that strikes me immediately when i read these 2 verses. It is the word wicked. The verse came from the word myzzimot in Hebrew that means evil plot.
This word has a personal meaning for myself since it is something that is very real in my personal life. I have seen, experienced, even become a victim of people "wicked plan" and it is not a pleasant experience.
However this verse gave me that encouragement that Number One; God despises them and number two: they dont last. Even though i still have to see the fulfillment of that promises in the real world, i do believe God is real. Therefore His promises is real.
However it is a personal reminder for myself that God hates those who planned something evil against their fellow men. It is something that i should dare to take a stand. Planning something bad against someone else is as bad as despising God.
On the more positive side though, God honors and bless those who are standing for the right. Proverbs says: "they receive a favor from God" that is something very encouraging. I might not be perfect (and i will never be) but one thing i know He is pleased with me when i "choose" to do good.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Proverbs 12:1
Corrections is something that not easy to swallow for a person like me. Not only that it affects my ego, its also embarassing. However this Proverbs reminds me again that those who loves instruction loves knowledge. Simply means those who is able to learn from their mistake considered wise.
Making mistake is not something that noone is immune to but not all are able to correct themselves on their own. Sometimes we need someone's help to open up our eyes to see what is the mistake we did. Those who refuse to open up is considered stupid by the Proverbs.
So this is something new for me, but on the same time very meaningful. I will try my best to allow God to reminds me both directly or through someone that He sends me.
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Making mistake is not something that noone is immune to but not all are able to correct themselves on their own. Sometimes we need someone's help to open up our eyes to see what is the mistake we did. Those who refuse to open up is considered stupid by the Proverbs.
So this is something new for me, but on the same time very meaningful. I will try my best to allow God to reminds me both directly or through someone that He sends me.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Psalm 22
This is the Psalm that Jesus was quoting when He is hanged on the Cross between Heaven and Earth. As i read the psalm, the expression was dark, bitter, and desperate. The writer indeed feel the loss of the presence of God. It seems that God did not hear the prayer, and the writer was left with doubt and fear.
I reminds me immediately with the story of Mother Teresa after her death. Some of the secret letter of her was found and it shows a different perspective of this wonderful lady. One of the excerpt of that letter express her feeling of emptiness despite surrounded by what she loves the most; Serving Jesus. This is what she said:
"Jesus has a very special love for you. As for me, the silence and the emptiness is so great that I look and do not see, listen and do not hear."
— Mother Teresa to the Rev. Michael Van Der Peet, September 1979
Even her who always perceived as one the greatest spiritual leader of the 20th centuries do feel the emptiness of God in her life.
However, Psalm 22 do not leave the reader empty all the time. At the end of the chapter the writer know that despite all things their hope still lied on the LORD their God. And that give us that spark of Hope, and to know that Hope is indeed a good thing.
Project:
Hope is a good thing............
I reminds me immediately with the story of Mother Teresa after her death. Some of the secret letter of her was found and it shows a different perspective of this wonderful lady. One of the excerpt of that letter express her feeling of emptiness despite surrounded by what she loves the most; Serving Jesus. This is what she said:
"Jesus has a very special love for you. As for me, the silence and the emptiness is so great that I look and do not see, listen and do not hear."
— Mother Teresa to the Rev. Michael Van Der Peet, September 1979
Even her who always perceived as one the greatest spiritual leader of the 20th centuries do feel the emptiness of God in her life.
However, Psalm 22 do not leave the reader empty all the time. At the end of the chapter the writer know that despite all things their hope still lied on the LORD their God. And that give us that spark of Hope, and to know that Hope is indeed a good thing.
Project:
Hope is a good thing............
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Proverbs 11:4-7
Paraphrase and Principle:
When i read the verses immediately one word seems to appear again and again. That word is Righteousness. In all verses that i read, this word "righteousness" seems to be the main theme of these verses. Righteousness is described as:
1. Better than Wealth (verse 4)
2. Guidance (Verse 5)
3. Deliverance (Verse 6)
Now all the descriptions above point out to the fact that righteousness is indeed a good thing. But rather than only focus on the beneficial part of it, i want to observe what is the relational beauty of righteousness when it reflected to my personal relationship with God. When we decide to do what is right in the sight of God, it shows our interest, priorities, and also our allegiance. It is the heart of the word of Jesus "Seek ye first the kingdom of God AND its RIGHTEOUSNESS" That there are certain characteristic of God that must be follow in order for us to be part of the Kingdom. There are few National Characteristic of the Kingdom that is separating them from the rest of the other "kingdom" You cannot hold the passport of the Kingdom while act and belief on other Nation.
Projects:
In making any decision today, i need to put extra consideration in asking the Question "is this righteous?" in the eyes of God?
When i read the verses immediately one word seems to appear again and again. That word is Righteousness. In all verses that i read, this word "righteousness" seems to be the main theme of these verses. Righteousness is described as:
1. Better than Wealth (verse 4)
2. Guidance (Verse 5)
3. Deliverance (Verse 6)
Now all the descriptions above point out to the fact that righteousness is indeed a good thing. But rather than only focus on the beneficial part of it, i want to observe what is the relational beauty of righteousness when it reflected to my personal relationship with God. When we decide to do what is right in the sight of God, it shows our interest, priorities, and also our allegiance. It is the heart of the word of Jesus "Seek ye first the kingdom of God AND its RIGHTEOUSNESS" That there are certain characteristic of God that must be follow in order for us to be part of the Kingdom. There are few National Characteristic of the Kingdom that is separating them from the rest of the other "kingdom" You cannot hold the passport of the Kingdom while act and belief on other Nation.
Projects:
In making any decision today, i need to put extra consideration in asking the Question "is this righteous?" in the eyes of God?
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Proverbs 11:1-3
Paraphrase and Principle:
There are three main principle in this part of Proverbs that i can draw for my personal devotion this morning. These principles are indeed crucial and important for my personal spiritual journey.
The three principles that i can learn from this passage are:
Proverbs 11:1 - Honesty
The passage deals with honesty in doing business, but the principle does not change. It deals with honesty in all side of life. I am in need to present the situation and condition just the way it is. This is something that i should remind myself again and again.
Proverbs 11:2 - Humility
This is the verse that strike me the most when i did the reading. Humility brings wisdom. How can it bring wisdom? One thing i learn, those who are humble often are teachable. When someone is teachable, it allows that person to absorb more learning and knowledge but also understanding of life. It works both in worldly knowledge, but more importantly in heavenly understanding. Only when i am humble enough to admit that "i dont know" that is the time that the Holy Spirit can work in me. There is a saying in my language that sounds like this: "its like rice, the more grains it have the lower it become"
Proverbs 11:3 - Integrity
Integrity is the ability to stay true to oneself belief despite circumstances and challenges. This fact is something that i still have a long way to go. Not so much in the sense of moral integrity but rather in personal emotional stability. Sometimes i perceive myself as a person who is able to say yes to all things because i am flexible sometimes probably too flexible. I should take more time to be able to say no,and to express my personal thought despite rejection and disagreement. Disagreement is indeed natural and i shouldnt avoid it all time at all cost.
Projects:
I will say more No to request that i have to do when its affect my priorities this week.
There are three main principle in this part of Proverbs that i can draw for my personal devotion this morning. These principles are indeed crucial and important for my personal spiritual journey.
The three principles that i can learn from this passage are:
Proverbs 11:1 - Honesty
The passage deals with honesty in doing business, but the principle does not change. It deals with honesty in all side of life. I am in need to present the situation and condition just the way it is. This is something that i should remind myself again and again.
Proverbs 11:2 - Humility
This is the verse that strike me the most when i did the reading. Humility brings wisdom. How can it bring wisdom? One thing i learn, those who are humble often are teachable. When someone is teachable, it allows that person to absorb more learning and knowledge but also understanding of life. It works both in worldly knowledge, but more importantly in heavenly understanding. Only when i am humble enough to admit that "i dont know" that is the time that the Holy Spirit can work in me. There is a saying in my language that sounds like this: "its like rice, the more grains it have the lower it become"
Proverbs 11:3 - Integrity
Integrity is the ability to stay true to oneself belief despite circumstances and challenges. This fact is something that i still have a long way to go. Not so much in the sense of moral integrity but rather in personal emotional stability. Sometimes i perceive myself as a person who is able to say yes to all things because i am flexible sometimes probably too flexible. I should take more time to be able to say no,and to express my personal thought despite rejection and disagreement. Disagreement is indeed natural and i shouldnt avoid it all time at all cost.
Projects:
I will say more No to request that i have to do when its affect my priorities this week.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Discipline is Good
Search and Select The Verse:
Proverbs 3:11-12
Watch The Context:
The proverbs is part of Introduction of Proverbs
The verse itself is a chiastic inclusio focus on word discipline and rebuke
Observe The Word:
Discipline - rebuke - warning
Reflect The Message:
God often remind us with discipline just like what earthly father will do to their children. Discipline's intention is never destructive but redemptive. Its to uplift the person and requires a great self control from the person who perform the discipline. At this context, God will rebuke His children for redeeming them.
Develop A New Walk with God:
When i feel that God disciplined me i should asked God and myself what God tries to redeem from me? which character flaw that i am not aware of that God tries to mold?
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Proverbs 3:11-12
Watch The Context:
The proverbs is part of Introduction of Proverbs
The verse itself is a chiastic inclusio focus on word discipline and rebuke
Observe The Word:
Discipline - rebuke - warning
Reflect The Message:
God often remind us with discipline just like what earthly father will do to their children. Discipline's intention is never destructive but redemptive. Its to uplift the person and requires a great self control from the person who perform the discipline. At this context, God will rebuke His children for redeeming them.
Develop A New Walk with God:
When i feel that God disciplined me i should asked God and myself what God tries to redeem from me? which character flaw that i am not aware of that God tries to mold?
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Goal of Today:
1. Jer 31:3 - Problems: The verse encourage me to see God will still love me despite difficult circumstances i face this week.
2. John 15:5 - goals: i want to dwell in Jesus for helping Chuan Hoe produce their fruit of the Spirit
3. 1 John :9 - Problem - i want to claim God's forgiveness when i fall in temptation daily.
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1. Jer 31:3 - Problems: The verse encourage me to see God will still love me despite difficult circumstances i face this week.
2. John 15:5 - goals: i want to dwell in Jesus for helping Chuan Hoe produce their fruit of the Spirit
3. 1 John :9 - Problem - i want to claim God's forgiveness when i fall in temptation daily.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Lesson From John
Search and Select The Passage:
John 3:30
Watch The Context:
John's disciples inform him, that Jesus is getting more popular than John. To this John reply that he is not the messiah, and therefore he will live according to the glory given to his portion
Observe the Word:
He must become greater, i must become less
Reflect the Message:
I heard this sermon online and the message was very powerful it become my reflection:
http://www.andrews.edu/sem/sem-chapel/chapel-audio/2011/spring/chapel_01_04_2011_clifford_jones.mp3
Develop The Message:
God help me to be second, so Christ will always be first. Teach me humility so i can understand the life of Christ.
John 3:30
Watch The Context:
John's disciples inform him, that Jesus is getting more popular than John. To this John reply that he is not the messiah, and therefore he will live according to the glory given to his portion
Observe the Word:
He must become greater, i must become less
Reflect the Message:
I heard this sermon online and the message was very powerful it become my reflection:
http://www.andrews.edu/sem/sem-chapel/chapel-audio/2011/spring/chapel_01_04_2011_clifford_jones.mp3
Develop The Message:
God help me to be second, so Christ will always be first. Teach me humility so i can understand the life of Christ.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
One Who Saved Me
Search and Select The Passage
Acts 13:36-41
Watch The Context:
The continuation of Paul's sermon regarding the saviour Jesus. The Sermon was preached after synagogue worship in Pisidian Antioch the center of military and civil government of Galatia. The popultion was a mix of jewish immigrant, and gentiles.
Observe The Word:
Experience decay - can be translated as corruption - showing the impact of sin
Justified - come from the greek word "set free"
Reflect The Mesage:
Christ is indeed the saviour-for the early church and for me today. In His love i am freed from the chain of eternal death that suppose to be for me. He died, but he didnt experience decay - the symbol of eternal death. This death wad conquered when he was ressurected and give me the freedom from death. Thank you Lord for that freedom.
Develop a new walk with God:
I am free LORD and i am renewed. Help me to always remember this powerful mesage and live up to he grace i have received.
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Acts 13:36-41
Watch The Context:
The continuation of Paul's sermon regarding the saviour Jesus. The Sermon was preached after synagogue worship in Pisidian Antioch the center of military and civil government of Galatia. The popultion was a mix of jewish immigrant, and gentiles.
Observe The Word:
Experience decay - can be translated as corruption - showing the impact of sin
Justified - come from the greek word "set free"
Reflect The Mesage:
Christ is indeed the saviour-for the early church and for me today. In His love i am freed from the chain of eternal death that suppose to be for me. He died, but he didnt experience decay - the symbol of eternal death. This death wad conquered when he was ressurected and give me the freedom from death. Thank you Lord for that freedom.
Develop a new walk with God:
I am free LORD and i am renewed. Help me to always remember this powerful mesage and live up to he grace i have received.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
The Center of Our Life
Search and Select The Message:
Acts 13:31-35
Watch The Context:
The passage is part of Paul's message to the church in Antioch
Observe The Word:
Verse 33,35 - both are direct quotation from the Bible and lead the listener to know that Paul's message is biblical
Reflect The Message:
Chirst indeed the fulfulment of the promise of God for redemption. He is indeed the ressurected and not corrupted by sin. He is the true saviour for us.
The message today is a refreshing message regarding Jesus. Often we are carried by other many "message" until we seems to forget that the center of Bible is Jesus and Jesus alone.
Develop A Walk with God:
To make Christ the center of my life.
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Acts 13:31-35
Watch The Context:
The passage is part of Paul's message to the church in Antioch
Observe The Word:
Verse 33,35 - both are direct quotation from the Bible and lead the listener to know that Paul's message is biblical
Reflect The Message:
Chirst indeed the fulfulment of the promise of God for redemption. He is indeed the ressurected and not corrupted by sin. He is the true saviour for us.
The message today is a refreshing message regarding Jesus. Often we are carried by other many "message" until we seems to forget that the center of Bible is Jesus and Jesus alone.
Develop A Walk with God:
To make Christ the center of my life.
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Location:Jurong East Street 21,,Singapore
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Miracle Happen For A Reason
Search and Select The Message:
Acts 13:11
Watch The Context:
Paul and Barnabas encountered Bar-Jesus(Elymas) who had persuaded a proconsul in Phapos to not believing Jesus - so the apostles condemn the sorcerer and make him blind.
Observe The Word:
Acts 13:12 - believe after the act of God were shon unto him
Reflect The Message:
God does create miracle. This miracle works for the benefit of Him first, then the recipient later. We have to always remember that this is how God works. Often we want a miracle to please our own desire rather than God's name glorified.
Keyword: Miracle
Develop a New Walk in God:
To pray for miracle in His view not me.
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Acts 13:11
Watch The Context:
Paul and Barnabas encountered Bar-Jesus(Elymas) who had persuaded a proconsul in Phapos to not believing Jesus - so the apostles condemn the sorcerer and make him blind.
Observe The Word:
Acts 13:12 - believe after the act of God were shon unto him
Reflect The Message:
God does create miracle. This miracle works for the benefit of Him first, then the recipient later. We have to always remember that this is how God works. Often we want a miracle to please our own desire rather than God's name glorified.
Keyword: Miracle
Develop a New Walk in God:
To pray for miracle in His view not me.
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
Dont Try To Be God
Search and Select The Passage:
Acts 12:22
Watch The Context:
Herod was trying to solve the disagreement with the people in Tyre and Sidon(two major economic cities with port and trade route) and he wants to prove the point that he is the boss. The people of the city went down with fear and this is when they start to flatter him with overpraise him.
Observe The Word:
The voice of god and not a man! - expression of admiration but also driven by flattery
Reflect the Message:
As the result, Herod was struck by the angels for his arrogance. From trying to be god, he was degraded into eaten by worm (an expression of dejection) and moreover, his death was imminent. What a great reminder of living humbly in the presence of the Lord.
Keyword: humility
Develop A New Walk in Grace:
Lord, i want to acknowledge you as God and let The Spirit be my Guide.
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Acts 12:22
Watch The Context:
Herod was trying to solve the disagreement with the people in Tyre and Sidon(two major economic cities with port and trade route) and he wants to prove the point that he is the boss. The people of the city went down with fear and this is when they start to flatter him with overpraise him.
Observe The Word:
The voice of god and not a man! - expression of admiration but also driven by flattery
Reflect the Message:
As the result, Herod was struck by the angels for his arrogance. From trying to be god, he was degraded into eaten by worm (an expression of dejection) and moreover, his death was imminent. What a great reminder of living humbly in the presence of the Lord.
Keyword: humility
Develop A New Walk in Grace:
Lord, i want to acknowledge you as God and let The Spirit be my Guide.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Joy of Miracle
Search and Select The Passage:
Acts 12:11
Watch The Context:
The angels just deliver Peter miraculously from the prison
Observe The Word:
Nom i know - Peter's conviction and expressionof joy for the deliverance.
Reflect The Message:
Miracle does happen, and still happening. However its not formulated in a way that human can predict. Its the authority of God. It is obvious in this stories. God rescue Peter but allowed James to be killed. However, when miracles happened to you we should ba thankful for it.
Develop a New Walk with God:
Lordm thank you for the miracles, help me to be faithful after all that you have done for me.
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Acts 12:11
Watch The Context:
The angels just deliver Peter miraculously from the prison
Observe The Word:
Nom i know - Peter's conviction and expressionof joy for the deliverance.
Reflect The Message:
Miracle does happen, and still happening. However its not formulated in a way that human can predict. Its the authority of God. It is obvious in this stories. God rescue Peter but allowed James to be killed. However, when miracles happened to you we should ba thankful for it.
Develop a New Walk with God:
Lordm thank you for the miracles, help me to be faithful after all that you have done for me.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
When God's People Pray
Search And Select the Passage:
Acts12:5
Watch the Context:
Paul was imprisoned in the maximum security detention center by the order of Herod. Herod was pleased to see that the Jew are happy with his policies against the Christian. Peter was decided to be executed, just like James. The punishment will be done after the day of Passover. But the Church was continually praying for Peter.
Observe The Word:
Earnestly Praying - Fervent, Earnest, Constant (different translation) but the total meaning is the same.
Reflect The Message:
When we are in crisis, how much time do the church really pray? Often time we are driven to immediately find a solution in our own way. We must think fast, rather than pray earnestly. The Early Church focus their supplication through prayer, they do not let other thing interfere. Prayer is indeed the heart of the people.
Develop the New Walk With God:
I have to spend more time in prayer, or be consistent with the prayer life that i have right now.
Acts12:5
Watch the Context:
Paul was imprisoned in the maximum security detention center by the order of Herod. Herod was pleased to see that the Jew are happy with his policies against the Christian. Peter was decided to be executed, just like James. The punishment will be done after the day of Passover. But the Church was continually praying for Peter.
Observe The Word:
Earnestly Praying - Fervent, Earnest, Constant (different translation) but the total meaning is the same.
Reflect The Message:
When we are in crisis, how much time do the church really pray? Often time we are driven to immediately find a solution in our own way. We must think fast, rather than pray earnestly. The Early Church focus their supplication through prayer, they do not let other thing interfere. Prayer is indeed the heart of the people.
Develop the New Walk With God:
I have to spend more time in prayer, or be consistent with the prayer life that i have right now.
Monday, July 11, 2011
The First Community Services
Search And Select The Passage
Acts 11:29
Watch The Context:
Agabus, a prophet predict a famine that will happen in the whole region the community works together for supplying the need of the brethren in Judea
Observe The Words:
In accordance to their strength - giving their best
Reflect The Message:
They help each other because of the sense of unity. The early church sees themselves as the community of believers and not an organized body with systematic hierarchy. Do i see my church as a community?
Develop The New Walk With God:
To build relationship between members as a community in real love and care.
Prayer
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Acts 11:29
Watch The Context:
Agabus, a prophet predict a famine that will happen in the whole region the community works together for supplying the need of the brethren in Judea
Observe The Words:
In accordance to their strength - giving their best
Reflect The Message:
They help each other because of the sense of unity. The early church sees themselves as the community of believers and not an organized body with systematic hierarchy. Do i see my church as a community?
Develop The New Walk With God:
To build relationship between members as a community in real love and care.
Prayer
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