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QT：Guarding knowledge & Dispensing Instructions Malachi2:7 Week 39: 22/09/2023. Fri

Guarding knowledge & Dispensing Instructions https://www.esv.org/Malachi2:7 Week 39: 22/09/2023. Fri Malachi 2:7 For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts. (ESV) All believers today

QT: Blow from your nose? Weariness! Malachi1:13 Week 39: 21/09/2023. Thu

Blow from your nose? Weariness! https://www.esv.org/Malachi1:13 Week 39: 21/09/2023. Thu Ever saw a "quick blow downwards from the other person's nose" action that signified contempt and a dismissive attitude to what you have just said? Malachi 1:13 But you say, ‘What a

QT: Half baked or Not at all? Mal1:10-11 Week 39: 20/09/2023. Wed

Half baked or Not at all? https://www.esv.org/Mal1:10-11 Week 39: 20/09/2023. Wed Half boiled egg or medium rare beef might be useful for some diners. But religious rites without the heart support them dishonours the recipient. Malachi 1:10–11 [10] Oh that there

QT: Profits Not Erasable By Death Ecc9:1-2 Week 39: 19/09/2023. Tue

Profits Not Erasable By Death https://www.esv.org/Ecc9:1-2 Week 39: 19/09/2023. Tue Ecclesiastes 9:1–2 Death Comes to All [1] But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how the righteous and the wise and their deeds are in the hand of

Sat 23/09/2023 Worship Services 崇拜聚会 Malachi 1:6–2:9

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Youtube Stream 在线: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: *Baited, Reeled, Caught: Avoidable?* James1:14—16 Week 38: 15/09/2023. Fri

Baited, Reeled, Caught: Avoidable? https://www.esv.org/James1:14—16 Week 38: 15/09/2023. Fri (1) Bait the fish, (2) Reel it in, (3) Catch it. The inevitable end of the fish, but the start of a nice seafood barbecue for the hunter. James 1:14–16 But

QT: *Addiction & Choice* Romans 7:15 Week 38: 14/09/2023. Thu

Addiction & Choice https://www.esv.org/Romans7:15 Week 38: 14/09/2023. Thu Romans 7:15 For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. (ESV) Having fleshy desires is part of being human,

QT: Begging Jesus to go away? How can! Mark 5:15–18 Week 38: 13/09/2023. Wed

Begging Jesus to go away? How can! https://www.esv.org/Mark5:15–18 Week 38: 13/09/2023. Wed What! Begging Jesus to go away? This was surprising. People usually pray to God for His presence to be with them. But in Mark 5, we saw the opposite after

QT: Mental Health: Hill & Town Day 01: Spiritual Balance Matthew 17:1 Week 38: 12/09/2023. Tue

Mental Health: Hill & Town Day 01: Spiritual Balance https://www.esv.org/Matthew17:1 Week 38: 12/09/2023. Tue The medieval monks led a balanced life-style for mental and physical health. So did Jesus during His time on earth. Matthew 17:1 And after six days Jesus took with

QT: *Managing Conflicts While Crossing Borders* Acts10:9–16 Week 37: 07/09/2023. Fri

Managing Conflicts While Crossing Borders https://www.esv.org/Acts10:9–16 Week 37: 07/09/2023. Fri The harmony of the early church's outreach was heavily disrupted when differences emerged over the Gentile issue—should Gentile believers become Jews first, then become Christians? Or can Gentile believers become Christians

*The mind boggling border crossings* Acts10:1–8 Week 37: 07/09/2023. Thu

The mind boggling border crossings https://www.esv.org/Acts10:1–8 Week 37: 07/09/2023. Thu Crossing borders have been traumatic for some of us, especially where the embarkation point and destination point differs in time zone, language, culture and safety levels. Carrying out the church mission statement's

QT: *Rest & Holidays: A time of Re-alignment* Acts1:8 Week 37: 06/09/2023. Wed

Rest & Holidays: A time of Re-alignment https://www.esv.org/Acts1:8 Week 37: 06/09/2023. Wed Month after month, we read the statement during service which included the phrase "We ... emphasize building relationships with ... people overseas to bring them to Christ" https://www.s-word.net/church-mission-statement/ Do you

QT: *God shows no partiality* Acts10:34–35 Week 37: 05/09/2023. Tue

God shows no partiality https://www.esv.org/Acts10:34–35 Week 37: 05/09/2023. Tue It is quite an uncommon feat across the globe for an ethnic majority to vote an ethnic minority to be President for all. It is also more than quite a feat for different

Sat 09/09/2023 Worship Services 崇拜聚会 Nehemiah 尼希米记 12:44–13:31

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Youtube Stream 在线: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: Day 03: Emotional Adultery (Killer) Builders & Killers Series. Jeremiah23:14 Week 36: 31/08/2023. Thu

Day 03: Emotional Adultery (Killer) Builders & Killers Series. https://www.esv.org/Jeremiah23:14 Week 36: 31/08/2023. Thu When a person turns to someone of the opposite gender outside the marriage for "First Aid" support, "First in time" support, even "Main Support", that person is threading on the

QT: Builders & Killers Series. Day 02: Numbness Against Killer Adultery. 1Corinthians6:9 Week 36: 30/08/2023. Wed

Builders & Killers Series. Day 02: Numbness Against Killer Adultery https://www.esv.org/1Corinthians6:9 Week 36: 30/08/2023. Wed With the advent of the world wide web and the distribution efficiency of contents thereof, emotional adultery becomes more easily actualised than before. The web served many positive purposes

QT: Builders & Killers Series. Day 01: Adultery (killer). Exodus20:14+Deut5:18 Week 36: 29/08/2023. Tue

Builders & Killers Series. Day 01: Adultery (killer) https://www.esv.org/Exodus20:14+Deut5:18 Week 36: 29/08/2023. Tue Adultery, especially the emotional kind, is as killing for a marriage (or even more so) as the physical kind. However, it was a surprise that a few pax got

Sat 02/09/2023 @4:00pm Combined Service 联合崇拜聚会 Nehemiah 尼希米记 11:1—12:43

Sat 02/09/2023 @4:00pm Combined Service 联合崇拜聚会 Nehemiah 尼希米记 11:1—12:43 Onsite Service ✅. Holy Communion ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:30pm） (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 4pm–5:30pm） Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: Give Themselves 2Cor8:3-5 Week 35: 25/08/2023. Fri

Give Themselves https://www.esv.org/2Cor8:3-5 Week 35: 25/08/2023. Fri The act of being assigned to live in Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11) and obeying the overall plan of God requires more than giving money, tithes, resources. It involves giving of themselves to the LORD first. 2 Corinthians

QT: Small Steps. Big strides. Neh11 Week 35: 24/08/2023. Thu

The Clean Room & Holy City https://www.esv.org/Neh11:1 Week 35: 23/08/2023. Wed The clean room in a manufacturing facility is an environment where dust, moisture and even magnetic interference are absent or controlled to a desired level, such that the main activity of the facility

QT: The Clean Room & Holy City Neh11:1 Week 35: 23/08/2023. Wed

The Clean Room & Holy City https://www.esv.org/Neh11:1 Week 35: 23/08/2023. Wed The clean room in a manufacturing facility is an environment where dust, moisture and even magnetic interferences are absent or controlled to a desired level, such that the main activity of the facility

QT: Purpose and Property Neh11:1–36 Week 35: 22/08/2023. Tue

Purpose and Property https://www.esv.org/Neh11:1–36 Week 35: 22/08/2023. Tue PM Lee revealed the Standard, Plus and Prime re-categorisations of HDB BTO last weekend, to achieve the aims of affordability, good social mix and fairness. In Nehemiah 11, it was "the rest of the

Sat 26/08/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会.

Sat 26/08/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会. Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Youtube Stream 在线: 华语崇拜 星期六 3:30pm 到星期日 4:35pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 3:30pm–4:35pm） English Service Sat 5:30pm to Sun 7:00pm: (Enrolment Service) (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 5:30pm–7:00pm） * Or Via

QT: Uplift with power (4) Neh10:1–39 Week 34: 18/08/2023. Fri

Uplift with power (4) https://www.esv.org/Neh10:1–39 Week 34: 18/08/2023. Fri From the Our Community of Families 2023 photo album, many could not even call out the names of those in the photo without help from the accompanying texts. It's time to meet and

QT: Uplift with power (3) Neh9:7–37 Week 34: 17/08/2023. Thu

Uplift with power (3) https://www.esv.org/Neh9:7–37 Week 34: 17/08/2023. Thu Today, we can do three things to revive our spirits, just like how Nehemiah and his generation did self-evaluation as summarized in their prayer to God: 1. Remember God's faithfulness and mercies; 2.

QT: Uplift with power (2) Neh9:4–6 Week 34: 16/08/2023. Wed

Uplift with power (2) https://www.esv.org/Neh9:4–6 Week 34: 16/08/2023. Wed Yesterday, we mentioned the importance of (1) getting our identities right, (2) staying close to God's Book and (3) confession in getting an uplift in the spiritual and emotional realm. Fourth, the ability

QT: Uplift with power (1) Neh9:1–3 Week 34: 15/08/2023. Tue

Uplift with power (1) https://www.esv.org/Neh9:1–3 Week 34: 15/08/2023. Tue Not all "uplift" formulae work. But the formula to lift up depressed emotions and spirit remained evergreen throughout the millennia. First, the returned exiles recognised their own unique identities as God's people (Neh

Sat 19/08/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会. 尼希米记 Nehemiah 9–10

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QT: National Day and national strength (part 3) Deut18:15 Week 33: 12/08/2023. Sat

National Day and national strength (part 3) https://www.esv.org/Deut18:15 Week 33: 12/08/2023. Sat Deuteronomy 18:15 “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— (ESV) To

QT: National Day and national strength (part 2) Deut17:20 Week 33: 11/08/2023. Fri

National Day and national strength (part 2) https://www.esv.org/Deut17:20 Week 33: 11/08/2023. Fri A nation will be like the unlikely situation when a nation claims that there are no "gods", the nation will likely follow after its leaders. Indeed, we become who we worship,

QT: National Day and national strength (part 1) Deut17:20 Week 33: 10/08/2023. Thu

National Day and national strength (part 1) https://www.esv.org/Deut17:20 Week 33: 10/08/2023. Thu How can we seek national strength and a good life? It is more than good infrastructure, facilities or the ability to scramble F-16s yesterday near Changi when faced with intrusions. https:

QT: Jesus & The Nations Matt4:15–16 Week 33: 09/08/2023. Wed

Jesus & The Nations https://www.esv.org/Matt4:15–16 Week 33: 09/08/2023. Wed Congrats on arriving at another National Day. In a multi-cultural place, reaching out to the nations required less of overcoming distance. Matthew 4:15–16 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,

QT: Mandate to care for nature Psalm 50:11 Week 33: 07/08/2023. Tue

Mandate to care for nature https://www.esv.org/Psalm50:11 Week 33: 07/08/2023. Tue God is an artist. Isn't the creature a beauty, staring at you? I am reminded by what I see, that we share the nitrogen & oxygen, and earth's resources with many other creatures that

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Sat 12/08/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会 尼希米记 Nehemiah 8

Sat 12/08/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会 尼希米记 Nehemiah 8 Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Youtube Stream 在线: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao

QT: Recounting deep grace of The LORD Nehemiah9:6–8 Week 32: 04/08/2023. Fri

Recounting deep grace of The LORD https://www.esv.org/Nehemiah9:6–8 Week 32: 04/08/2023. Fri Recounting the deep grace of The LORD in human history, and in personal history are most effective ways to sustain a healthy relationship with The LORD. Nehemiah 9:6 “You are

QT: Cure: Bless The LORD Nehemiah9:1–5 Week 32: 03/08/2023. Thu

Cure: Bless The LORD https://www.esv.org/Nehemiah9:1–5 Week 32: 03/08/2023. Thu In spite of human rebellion, history showed the LORD's constant mercy (while available). Blessing the LORD would then be the natural response to the LORD's mercy received. Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites,

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QT: Long delayed response Nehemiah8:13–18 Week 32: 02/08/2023. Wed

Long delayed response https://www.esv.org/Nehemiah8:13–18 Week 32: 02/08/2023. Wed The omission was lengthy, to put it mildly, 500+ years? Nehemiah 8:17 And all the assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in the booths, for from

QT: Beyond muted joy Nehemiah8:9–12 Week 32: 01/08/2023. Tue

https://www.esv.org/Nehemiah8:9–12 Week 32: 01/08/2023. Thu Beyond mourning, weeping (8:9) in response to God's Word (8:9) is celebration. God's people then forgot how to celebrate, eat, drink and give as joyous celebration of encountering the Holy God. Now Nehemiah and Ezra

Sat 05/08/2023 @4:00pm 22周年纪念崇拜 Anniversary Worship (Combined Service, 联合崇拜)

Sat 05/08/2023 @4:00pm 22周年纪念崇拜 Anniversary Worship (Combined Service, 联合崇拜) Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: https://link.swd.sg/H4dn (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:30pm） (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 4pm–5:30pm） Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: Delegated teaching to reach all Nehemiah8:7–8 Week 31: 28/07/2023. Fri

Delegated teaching to reach all https://www.esv.org/Nehemiah8:7–8 Week 31: 28/07/2023. Fri Chefs know that nutrition is not a one-time activity. We saw yesterday that the ultimate response to God's Word was worship in humility and obedience. This is also not a one-time process.

QT: Modern Despair: nothing to worship Nehemiah 8:5–6 Week 31: 27/07/2023. Thu

Modern Despair: nothing to worship https://www.esv.org/Nehemiah8:5–6 Week 31: 27/07/2023. Thu Damaged self image of self and community can be repaired with reading and reverence for God's Word. Do we have the antidote to modern despair caused by having nothing or no one

QT: Ground Up Initiatives for Spirituality Nehemiah 8:1 Week 31: 26/07/2023. Wed

https://www.esv.org/Nehemiah8:1 Week 31: 26/07/2023. Wed The surprising thing was that the initiative to read the Book of the Law of Moses was a ground-up initiative. It was the people who told Ezra to bring out the book. Nehemiah 8:1 And all the

QT: Understanding & Obeying God's Law Brings Joy Nehemiah8:1–18 Week 31: 25/07/2023. Tue

Understanding & Obeying God's Law Brings Joy https://www.esv.org/Nehemiah8:1–18 Week 31: 25/07/2023. Tue What an occasion. They gathered "as one man" in unity to read from the "Book of the Law of Moses“ near the Water Gate square in the old city of Jerusalem.

Sat 29/07/2023 @4pm Baptism Service 受洗日 (Combined Service, 联合崇拜)

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:30pm） (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 4pm–5:30pm） Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: Performance vs. Personhood 1Cor5:9-13 Week 30: 21/07/2023. Fri

Does it matter whether a person's behaviour is immoral or not, as long as that person's "job performance" is satisfactory? 1 Corinthians 5:9–11 I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people—[10] not at all meaning the sexually immoral of this world,

QT: 不要玩火 1Cor10:8 Week 30: 20/07/2023. Thu

"不要玩火" [don't play with fire] was a phrase in Chinese dialect of general advice used by persons of the last century. Paul's use of the 1st person warning "we" rather than "you" highlights a pastoral shepherding of all within the community, including himself. 1 Corinthians 10:8 We must not

QT: Move away from futility Nehemiah6:3 Week 30: 19/07/2023. Wed

Avoidance of waste is the other side of the coin of efficiency in addition productivity. Nehemiah 6:3–4 And I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to

QT: *Resisting Intimidation: Nothing New* Nehemiah6:1–14 Week 30: 18/07/2023. Tue

Resilience building includes taking up the blows from intimidation. Nehemiah 6:9 For they all wanted to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will drop from the work, and it will not be done.” But now, O God, strengthen my hands. (ESV) Nehemiah did well. Even his enemies could see the

Sat 22/07/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会 尼希米记 Nehemiah 6

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QT: Beyond the law of the land Nehemiah5:1–19 Week 29: 14/07/2023. Fri

Believers frequently refer to the law and take comfort that "no law was broken". Throughout history, many laws have been enacted, amended or abolished so that justice could prevail and exploitation cease, etc. In the West, these included the US Constitution's 13th, 15th and 19th Amendments. The Civil Rights Act

QT: Desire leads the dime Nehemiah 5:14–19 Week 29: 13/07/2023. Thu

Nehemiah desires God work and will to prevail. For this to happen, Nehemiah expended personal funds and abstain from benefits to ensure that God's will would not be hindered otherwise. Nehemiah 5:18–19 Now what was prepared at my expense for each day was one ox and six choice

QT: When silence is not golden Nehemiah 5:6–13 Week 29: 12/07/2023. Wed

A serene silent blue pond is scenic. But silence in the face of actions leading to the "taunts of the nations" (5:9) was what Nehemiah did not allow himself to be remembered for. _Nehemiah 5:6–7 I was very angry when I heard their outcry and these words.

QT: Value families Nehemiah 5:1–5 Week 29: 11/07/2023. Tue

God values, blesses and act through His beloved families. Nehemiah 5:5 Now our flesh is as the flesh of our brothers, our children are as their children. Yet we are forcing our sons and our daughters to be slaves, and some of our daughters have already been enslaved, but

Sat 15/07/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会 尼希米记 Nehemiah 5:1—19

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. * 使用 Youtube: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: Open Persuasion required... Nehemiah4:13–14 Week 28: 07/07/2023. Fri

Self doubt becomes pathetic when His people do not think their own values, self-worth and testimonies or message are of any standing in the world that they live in. Nehemiah 4:13–14 So in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, in open places, I stationed the

QT: Not giving up Nehemiah 4:10–13 Week 28: 06/07/2023. Thu

Nehemiah 4:10–11 In Judah it was said, “The strength of those who bear the burdens is failing. There is too much rubble. By ourselves we will not be able to rebuild the wall.” [11] And our enemies said, “They will not know or see till we come among

QT: Pray and act Nehemiah4:6–9 Week 28: 05/07/2023. Wed

Nehemiah 4:9 And we prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and night. (ESV) In addition, there a few actions that can be taken even when Christians heed Paul's exhortation not take revenge but to leave vengeance to God (Romans 12:19)

QT: When ridiculed... Nehemiah4:1–4 Week 28: 04/07/2023. Tue

How should The LORD's people respond when ridiculed (Nehemiah 4:1–3)? Suffer in silence, counter the ridicule, or turn the other cheek to receive further ridicule? Nehemiah 4:4 Hear, O our God, for we are despised. Turn back their taunt on their own heads and give them up

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Sat 08/07/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会尼希米记 Nehemiah 4:1—23.

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: * 使用 Youtube: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

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QT: Secondarise the secondary. Nehemiah3:1–32 Week 27: 30/06/2023. Fri

Diversity presents to Nehemiah and company the challenge to work together properly. Nehemiah 3:28–30 Above the Horse Gate the priests repaired, each one opposite his own house. [29] After them Zadok the son of Immer repaired opposite his own house. After him Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the

QT: A missing piece in my Lego? Nehemiah3:13–32 Week 27: 29/06/2023. Thu

Sometime ago, a brother heard that I have intentional anti-dementia exercises of all kinds in my schedule and gifted me with one of the most complex Lego sets in the market. I took my leisurely time to work at the set. However, I got stuck at about 60% of the

QT: All Contributing Nehemiah3:1–12 Week 27: 28/06/2023. Wed

Greeting in Christ on a raining Wednesday morning! How's your midweek in this short week?  Continuing in our church study of Nehemiah, we see in Nehemiah 3 listing several vocations involved in the rebuilding of the city wall. Firstly, the task of consecration—which is the separation of persons, utensils,

QT: Builders or Bystanders? Nehemiah3:1–5 Week 27: 27/06/2023. Tue

The God who can simply say "Let there be light (and city wall)" nearly always preferred to work through co-working with the efforts of His people. Let's join Him as co-builders. Nehemiah 3:1 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the

Sat 01/07/2023 @4:00pm Combined Worship Service 联合崇拜聚会 Nehemiah尼希米记 3:1–32

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QT: Strengthening their hands for the good work Nehemiah2:18 Week 26: 23/06/2023. Fri

Nehemiah 2:18 And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work.

QT: God's will in non-ideal circumstances? Nehemiah2:6 Week 25: 22/06/2023. Thu

God's will in non-ideal circumstances? https://www.esv.org/Nehemiah2:6 Week 25: 22/06/2023. Thu We frequently hoped for ideal circumstances before embarking on that very thing we always wanted to do. But ideal circumstances that checked all our wish-lists frequently evade many of us. What to do?

QT: Ask for the sky? Nehemiah 2:4 Week 26: 21/06/2023. Wed

Once in a while, you get to ask for the sky or moon. Nehemiah 2:4 Then the king said to me, “What are you requesting?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. (ESV) Nehemiah was asked what he really really wanted. What answers would you give if asked?

QT: Crossroads of life: Jerusalem or Persia?

And truly, "As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field" (Psalm 103:15). With half of 2023 gone, we do well to review and adjust where we want to go for the second half. For Nehemiah, he too needs to decide, stay

QT: BRT: You are God's building

BRT: You are God's building https://www.esv.org/1Corinthians3:9 Week 25: 16/06/2023. Fri As we think about building and relationships this weekend, we are reminded of Paul's view of who believers are. 1 Corinthians 3:9 - For we are God’s fellow workers. You are

Worship: Sat 24/06/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会 尼希米记 Nehemiah 2:1—20

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: * 使用 Youtube: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: BRT: Before the gap divides

BRT: Before the gap divides https://www.esv.org/Luke16:19—31 Week 25: 15/06/2023. Thu BRT (building relationship time) is still possible before the "great chasm" is fixed. Luke 16:26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order

Worship: Wednesday 星期三 14/06/2023 @8:00pm Midweek Combined Service 周间联合崇拜

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: Wednesday 8pm to Thursday 8pm: (Latest worship time slot is Thursday 8pm–9:05pm） (最迟的崇拜时间是星期四 8:00pm–9:35pm） Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: Of wives, spouses and beauty [part5/5]

Of wives, spouses and beauty [part5/5] https://www.esv.org/1Peter3:1–2 Week 25: 14/06/2023. Wed 1 Peter 3:1–4 [1] Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a

QT: What to do in the present distress [part4/5]

What to do in the present distress [part4/5] https://www.esv.org/1Cor7:25–40 Week 25: 13/06/2023. Tue 1 Corinthians 7:26–27 [26] I think that in view of the present distress it is good for a person to remain as he is. [27] Are

Sat 10/06/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会 以斯拉记 Ezra 10

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: * 使用 Youtube: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: Why don't convert first? [part3/5]

Why don't convert first? [part3/5] https://www.esv.org/Ezra10:1–17 Week 24: 09/06/2023. Fri In this 3rd part, we are reminded that the idea of sending away foreign wives was a ground-up idea (10:2–3) initially and subsequently endorsed by Ezra (10:5). While

QT: Why don't convert first? [part2/5]

Why don't convert first? [part2/5] https://www.esv.org/Ezra10:1–17 Week 24: 08/06/2023. Thu Modern readers would ask (1) Isn't sending away wives and children heartless? (2) Why don't they ask foreign wives to convert first? God had made clear in Exod. 34:15—16

QT: Why don't convert first? [part1/5]

Why don't convert first? [part1/5] https://www.esv.org/Ezra10:1–17 Week 24: 07/06/2023. Wed Modern readers would ask (1) Isn't sending away wives and children heartless? (2) Why don't they ask foreign wives to convert first? For this first part, we focus on the competing

QT: God is more important than other things

God is more important than other things https://www.esv.org/Ezra10:1–17 Week 24: 06/06/2023. Tue At a time when nationality (being an Israelite) was a defining characteristic of God's people, the marrying of foreign women in Ezra's time (whatever the economic benefits or social needs

Worship: Sat 03/06/2023 @4:00pm Combined Worship Service 联合崇拜聚会. 以斯拉记 Ezra 9

Holy Communion 圣餐礼✅. Onsite Service实体崇拜聚会✅. Online Service 有在线崇拜聚会✅. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: Combined Service Sat 4:00pm to Sun 4:00pm (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:15pm 最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 4pm-5:15pm） Or Via Facebook: ("Weidao Stream" / "Worship Service" group.)

QT: The Contrite Heart Pleases God

The Contrite Heart Pleases God https://www.esv.org/Ezra9:1–15 Week 23: 02/06/2023. Fri We saw in Ezra 9 that sincere confession of sin to God, accompanied by appropriate acts of remorse and grief, started Ezra's community on the path to experiencing His promised restoration. The

QT: Thorough confession leads to refreshing forgiveness

Thorough confession leads to refreshing forgiveness https://www.esv.org/Ezra9:6–7 Week 23: 01/06/2023. Thu The air after a rain this morning is refreshing. The air is also clear of particles, causing more details to be seen by our eyes. Ezra's thorough confession on behalf of

QT: Promoter. What brand do you use?

Promoter. What brand do you use? https://www.esv.org/Ezra9:2–3 Week 23: 31/05/2023. Wed We would have bumped into promoters in supermarkets promoting a certain brand in their "job lives" (职业). However, some of them might be using a competitor's brand at home in real

QT: Manchester or Liverpool?

Manchester or Liverpool? https://www.esv.org/Ezra9:1–15 Week 23: 30/05/2023. Tue If your good friend or spouse had "kissed the grass" of either Old Trafford or Anfield stadium, but your loyalty is to the other football club(s), do you expect challenges as you seek

QT: Celebratory Worship: On the way there?

Celebratory Worship: On the way there? https://www.esv.org/Ezra8:31–36 Week 22: 26/05/2023. Fri Worship has content, not merely moods and feelings. Worship needs detailed preparation in patience. However, worship needs to proceed even when not everything is totally known or certain. Then we departed

QT: Trust God precludes Accepting Help?

Trust God precludes Accepting Help? https://www.esv.org/Ezra8:31–34 Week 22: 25/05/2023. Thu Once in a while, we ask for armed escort to escort us on the road when we are delivering something valuable or sensitive. Not to ask for armed escorts might seem reckless,

QT: "Conform". Good or bad word?

"Conform". Good or bad word? https://www.esv.org/Ezra8:24–30 Week 22: 24/05/2023. Wed Ezra organised the return and returnees from Babylon to conform to God's way of doing things in the past—the Exodus. "Conformity" might have become a negative word. Conformity is neutral, neither

QT: Father or father?

Father or father? https://www.esv.org/Ezra8:21–23 Week 22: 23/05/2023. Tue Once a church member prayed before a meal, "...give us this day our daily bread..." Her father heard her and retorted, "If your earthly father doesn't catch fish, you can't even eat at all!

Sat 27/05/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会 以斯拉记 Ezra 8

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: * 使用 Youtube: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: Read, Review, Reform!

Read, Review, Reform! https://www.esv.org/Ezra8:15–20 Week 21: 19/05/2023. Fri Ezra and company have already set off. But Ezra realised that something was amiss. Ezra 8:15 I gathered them to the river that runs to Ahava, and there we camped three days. As

Sat 20/05/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会 以斯拉记 Ezra 7

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: * 使用 Youtube: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

QT: "Better life" and being in the minority

"Better life" and being in the minority https://www.esv.org/Ezra8:1–14 Week 21: 18/05/2023. Thu Compare! Must compare! Don't say "Don't compare!" It was 42,360 returnees earlier in Ezra 2:64–65, plus others. But subsequently Ezra 8:1–8 only disclosed very small

QT: And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God

And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God https://www.esv.org/Ezra7:25–28 Week 21: 17/05/2023. Wed When surrounding waters seem to overwhelm. When the dead-ends and dead-weights seem hopelessly heavy and suffocating, the "wisdom" of God can change everything. The LORD is God

QT: God sent Ezra, His instruction

God sent Ezra, His instruction https://www.esv.org/Ezra7:21–25 Week 21: 16/05/2023. Tue Ezra was sent from exile back to Jerusalem. On the surface, we see the tremendous contributions of king Artaxerxes, to supply not only "whatever Ezra the priest ... requires" (7:21), but also

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QT: Too good to be true?

Too good to be true? https://www.esv.org/Ezra7:12–20 Week 20: 12/05/2023. Fri Do we, at times, worry about what tomorrow and spiritual revival would look like and sustained. Trust the LORD, who frequently provided in such a way that is beyond what we ask

QT: A non-believer going the extra mile

A non-believer going the extra mile https://www.esv.org/Ezra7:1–14 Week 20: 11/05/2023. Thu Reflecting on pagan behaviours frequently have much self-evaluation value. The Persian king Artaxerxes not only allowed the Jews to return to rebuild the temple and worship the LORD, he offered to

QT: Celebrating the results and the means to that

Celebrating the results and the means to that https://www.esv.org/Ezra6:16–22 Week 20: 10/05/2023. Wed For your mental health, do you keep firm in your mind God's work done in your lives, and the way this was effected? Ezra 6:22 And they kept

QT: Centre of Celebration: Atonement

Centre of Celebration: Atonement https://www.esv.org/Ezra6:15–18 Week 20: 09/05/2023. Tue Long way to go in the week or life? Regardless of long or short, lostness seeps in and stays if travelers loses a focus of celebration: atonement. Ezra and his community celebrated: "this

13/05/2023 @4:00pm 双亲节联合 Parents' Day

13/05/2023 @4:00pm 双亲节联合 Parents' Day Onsite Service实体崇拜聚会✅. Online Service 有在线崇拜聚会✅. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: Combined Service Sat 4:00pm to Sun 4:00pm (Latest online time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:15pm 最迟的在线聚会时间是星期日 4pm-5:15pm） Or Via Facebook: ("Weidao Stream" / "Worship Service" group.)

QT: Decree of God of Israel and three kings of Persia

Decree of God of Israel and three kings of Persia https://www.esv.org/Ezra6:10–18 Week 19: 05/05/2023. Fri This verse is one of the glorious peak of prophets' preaching—the mention of God of Israel and three (3) kings of Persia in one breadth. Ezra

QT: Human opposition might enhance God's glory

Human opposition might enhance God's glory https://www.esv.org/Psa76:10 Week 19: 04/05/2023. Thu Psalm 76:10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise you; the remnant of wrath you will put on like a belt. (ESV) Not all things turn out smooth in life. But

QT: Opposition can become Completion in God's Providence

Opposition can become Completion in God's Providence https://www.esv.org/Ezra5:1–17,6:6–12. Week 19: 03/05/2023. Wed The enemies' oppositions were frequently God's way of assuring the completion of His works. The messages of Haggai and Zechariah (5:1) were basically to "continue the

QT: God's Eyes versus the king's eyes

God's Eyes versus the king's eyes https://www.esv.org/Ezra5:1–17 Week 19: 01/05/2023. Tue Ezra 5:5 But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until the report should reach Darius and then an

Sat 06/05/2023 @4:00pm Combined Worship Service 联合崇拜聚会.

以斯拉记 Ezra 5:1-6:22 Holy Communion 圣餐礼✅. Onsite Service实体崇拜聚会✅. Online Service 有在线崇拜聚会✅. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: Combined Service Sat 4:00pm to Sun 4:00pm (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:15pm 最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 4pm-5:15pm） Or Via Facebook: ("Weidao Stream" / "Worship Service" group.)

Glorious Finale

Glorious Finale https://www.esv.org/Zech13:7–9 Week 18: 28/04/2023. Fri Zechariah 13:9... I will say, ‘They are my people’; and they will say, ‘The LORD is my God.’” (ESV) It would not be easy to arrive at a situation where both parties to a

Proper cleansing

Proper cleansing https://www.esv.org/Zech13:1–6 Week 18: 27/04/2023. Thu Zechariah 13:1 “On that day there shall be a fountain opened for the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and uncleanness. (ESV) The ultimate proper cleansing must

The capacity to reflect & mourn

The capacity to reflect & mourn https://www.esv.org/Zech12:10–14 Week 18: 26/04/2023. Wed Zechariah 12:10 “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and pleas for mercy, so that, when they look on

God knows you

God knows you https://www.esv.org/Zech12:1–9 Week 18: 25/04/2023. Tue God knows you, because He has "formed the spirit of man" (12:1). Zechariah 12:1–3 The oracle of the word of the LORD concerning Israel: Thus declares the LORD, who stretched out

Sat 29/04/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会. Zechariah 撒迦利亚书 12:1—14:21.

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: * 使用 Youtube: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

Hope in the LORD that save

Hope in the LORD that saves https://www.esv.org/Zechariah9:14–17 Week 17: 21/04/2023. Fri Wow. Friday again. But it is with sadness that we learn that another young artiste was found "unresponsive", confirmed dead at only 25 years. The urgent message of Zechariah 9:14–

God "Remembers

God "Remembers" https://www.esv.org/Zech9:11–13 Week 17: 20/04/2023. Thu Zechariah encouraged readers to hope rather and despair. Zechariah 9:11–13 As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.

The cane & the salve

The cane & the salve https://www.esv.org/Zechariah9:9–10 Week 17: 19/04/2023. Wed Understanding the LORD fully entails being familiar with this tension—His cane and His salve. The cane refers to the necessity of attending to the sins in the lives of His people. We

Prophecy against loftiness & pride

Prophecy against loftiness & pride https://www.esv.org/Zechariah9:1–8 Week 17: 18/04/2023. Tue Zechariah's message contains confrontation, correction but also comfort and peace. Learning from both is essential for your spiritual health today. Today's passage confronts the loftiness and pride of a few of such examples

Sat 22/04/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会. Zechariah 撒迦利亚书 9:1—11:17

Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: * 使用 Youtube: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm:      (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

Let us go with you

Let us go with you https://www.esv.org/Zechariah8:18–23 Week 16: 14/04/2023. Fri "Let us go with you", has anyone said that to you before? Zechariah 8:23 says, "Thus says the LORD of hosts: In those days ten men from the nations of every

Let your hands be strong

Let your hands be strong https://www.esv.org/Zechariah8:9 Week 16: 13/04/2023. Thu "Let your hands be strong" was the message of the LORD of hosts to His people then (Zechariah 8:9). How can your hands be strong for the work that the LORD had

Restoration: City and nation blessed

Restoration: City and nation blessed https://www.esv.org/Zechariah8:1–17 Week 16: 12/04/2023. Wed Zechariah had encouraging words from the LORD regarding the future glory of Israel and those who come later in their steps. The LORD expressed His deep love for Zion (Jerusalem), guarding her

The Sun is actually always there

The Sun is actually always there https://www.esv.org/Zech8:1–17 Week 16: 11/04/2023. Tue The last reflection was that we can't jump from Friday (Suffering) to Sunday (Easter resurrection) directly. There would be a full Saturday of 24 hours of Jesus, even Jesus, in the

Sat 15/04/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会. Zechariah 撒迦利亚书 8:1—23

Sat 15/04/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会. Zechariah 撒迦利亚书 8:1—23 Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: * 使用 Youtube: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or

Day 7: What happened between Good Friday and Easter?

Day 7: What happened between Good Friday and Easter? https://www.esv.org/Matthew27:62–66 Week 15: 08/04/2023. Sat Saturday's 24 hours (when Jesus was in the tomb) was the longest of the three days, because Friday had the long crucifixion before His death in the afternoon.

Sat 08/04/2023 @4:00pm "Breakthrough In Life" Event. 《 生命的突破》聚会。

Sat 08/04/2023 @4:00pm "Breakthrough In Life" Event. 《 生命的突破》聚会。 Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅.  Online participants can join the live stream 15 minutes before the start to prepare. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: Saturday 星期六 4pm–5:30pm Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

1 Day countdown to EO

https://www.s-word.net/tag/breakthrough08042023/ The above links contain all the publicity materials for tomorrow's "Breakthrough in Life" event. Do reselect suitable ones to invite guests. 以上链接包含明天《生命的突破》聚会所有的宣传资料。 你可从中选择适合的宣传单及视频来邀请来宾。

Via Dolorosa.

Luke 23: Jesus Stays On the Cross https://www.esv.org/Luke23:26–49 Week 15: 07/04/2023. Fri The 15 stations of "Via Dolorosa" (Sorrowful Way, Way of Suffering) attempt to trace the route taken by Jesus on Good Friday in the Old City of Jerusalem, on the

Humility & loyalty: claims & tests

Day 5: Humility & loyalty: claims & tests https://www.esv.org/John13:1–13,Matthew26:26–30 Week 15: 06/04/2023. Thu The disciples claimed that "I will lay down my life for you" (by Peter, John 13:37) or "Even if I must die with you, I will not

Day 4: Contrasting Responses: Nothing new under the sun

Day 4: Contrasting Responses: Nothing new under the sun. Week 15: 05/04/2023. Wed. https://www.esv.org/Luke21:37–38,22:1–2 Luke 21:37–38 And every day he was teaching in the temple, but at night he went out and lodged on the mount called

Day 3: Jesus in The Temple Teaching

Day 3: Jesus in The Temple Teaching https://www.esv.org/Luke21:1–4,34–36 Week 15: 04/04/2023. Tue The accompanying picture showed some of the remnants of the Temple of Jesus' time on the floor of the present Temple Mount (near Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem). Those items

Condemnation of commerce & spirituality done wrong

Day 2: Condemnation of commerce & spirituality done wrong https://www.esv.org/Mark11:15–18 Week 15: 03/04/2023. Mon Day 2's given passage was about Jesus, after entering Jerusalem by the eastern gate, cursing the fig tree, now condemning the misuse of the Temple. He "began to drive

Triumphant Entry & Torn Stuffs

Triumphant Entry & Torn Stuffs https://www.esv.org/John12:12–19 Week 15: 02/04/2023. Sun Jesus' entry into the Jerusalem city on "Palm Sunday" brought about much joy for some, yet embarassment for others. The large crowd "took branches of spalm trees and went out to meet him"

Maundy Thursday Onsite Service

Thu 06/04/2023 @8:00pm Maundy Thursday Onsite Service 救主受难前夕联合实体聚会. Onsite Service ✅. Holy Communion ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: Thursday 星期四 8pm Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service" group.

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Children's Camp: Sea Exploration

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Using Church QR Code to transfer offerings

Apr 2023 REMINDER on tithing at S-Word EFC 十一奉献提醒 : Members can use online transfers 会友们可用电子转帐来进行. 1️⃣ 教会银行户口 Church Bank Account: 银行 Bank : OCBC Current Account 户口号码 Account number: 673-828992-001 2️⃣ PayNow to church UEN 转账到教会的机构识别号码UEN: T02SS0195A (Please include full name in transaction 请在转账时填上姓名.) Enquiry / to notify FIRST transaction : treasurer@s-word.

BB Week 2023. Do contribute.

BB Week 2023 (71J and 107J) by The Boys’ Brigade in SingaporeThis is the BB Week Campaign for companies sponsored by S-Word Evangelical Free Church (71J Singapore Company and 107J Singapore Company). Thank you for donating!Giving.sg BB Week 2023 How to contribute: Details. BB Week 2023.pdf 488

Synchronisation in and out of the temple

Synchronisation in and out of the temple https://www.esv.org/Zech7:8—14 Week 14: 31/03/2023. Fri Very close, yet different. Religious activities, that is. How would Zechariah know that the religious activities within the temple were carried out properly? The test was whether their religious activities

Sat 01/04/2023 4:00pm Combined Worship Service. Zechariah 7:1-14

Sat 01/04/2023 4:00pm Combined Worship Service. 联合崇拜聚会. 撒迦利亚书 Zechariah 7:1-14 Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. 实体崇拜聚会 ✅. 有在线崇拜聚会 ✅. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: Combined Service Sat 4:00pm to Sun 4:00pm (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:15pm 最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 4pm-5:15pm） Or Via Facebook: ("Weidao

9 days' countdown to "Breakthrough in Life" event

Mere rituals versus right attitudes

Mere rituals versus right attitudes https://www.esv.org/Zech7:1—14 Week 14: 30/03/2023. Thu Wow, 1/4 of the year of "Starting Anew" is nearly over. Have you started anew and followed through for some time now? In Zechariah 7:1—14, there was a question

The LORD's power will move history

The LORD's power will move history https://www.esv.org/Zech6:9—15 Week 14: 29/03/2023. Wed We see the LORD's power in this historical development: the returnees (Heldai, Tobijah, Jedaiah and Josiah (6:9)) carried with them sufficient silver and gold to make crowns. This points to

Chariot Horses? Victory Assured

Chariot Horses? Victory Assured https://www.esv.org/Zech6:5—6 Week 14: 28/03/2023. Tue The world has many dramas unfolding at the moment: resurgent virus? Missile tests, drone incidents and military standoffs? Labour strikes yesterday that paralysed a nation? When many of us need to admit we

Brighter & brighter tomorrow

0:00/1× Brighter & brighter tomorrow https://www.esv.org/Zech5:9—6:1 Week 14: 27/03/2023. Mon Whatever troubles and problems are coming this week, take comfort that God is not blind—to injustices suffered by the innocent. We applaud and enjoy His mercy and justice, and

Close lid & send away

Close lid & send away https://www.esv.org/Zech5:10—11 Week 13: 24/03/2023. Fri Dustbins are best left tightly closed. A good way to settle the issue of sin is to close its lid and send away. _Zechariah 5:10–11 Then I said to the angel

Segregation of troubling effects of sin

Segregation of troubling effects of sin https://www.esv.org/Zech5:5—9 Week 13: 23/03/2023. Thu Zechariah 5:8 And he said, “This is Wickedness.” And he thrust her back into the basket, and thrust down the leaden weight on its opening. (ESV) A person has thoroughly

Blessedness with conditions attached

Blessedness with conditions attached https://www.esv.org/Zech5:1—4 Week 13: 22/03/2023. Wed Zechariah 5:4 I will send it out, declares the LORD of hosts, and it shall enter the house of the thief, and the house of him who swears falsely by my name.

Returning to blessedness

Returning to blessedness https://www.esv.org/Zech4:1—14 Week 13: 21/03/2023. Tue Zechariah 4:6–7 Then he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts. (ESV)

Sat 25/03/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会.

Zechariah 撒迦利亚书 5:5—6:15 Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: * 使用 Youtube: English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm） * Or Via Facebook: "Weidao Stream"/"Worship Service"

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Zechariah 撒迦利亚书 3:1—5:4

Sat 18/03/2023 Worship Service 崇拜聚会. Zechariah 撒迦利亚书 3:1—5:4 Onsite Service ✅. Online Service ✅. Via Stream 在线: 使用 Youtube: * English Service Sat 4pm to Sun 4pm: (Latest worship time slot is Sunday 4pm–5:05pm） * 华语崇拜 星期六 5:30pm 到星期日 5:30pm: (最迟的崇拜时间是星期日 5:30pm–6:35pm）

No inclusiveness without exclusiveness

No inclusiveness without exclusiveness https://www.esv.org/Zech3:6—10 Week 12: 17/03/2023. Fri Zechariah 3:10 In that day, declares the LORD of hosts, every one of you will invite his neighbor to come under his vine and under his fig tree.” (ESV) God's people hoped

Satan's Accusations Parried

Satan's Accusations Parried https://www.esv.org/Zech3:1—7 Week 12: 16/03/2023. Thu You and I are constantly under a same kind of attack by Satan, if you give him the opportunity. His style is calling the unclean clean, and calling the clean unclean—simply put, reversing

Guaranteed Shouts of Joy

Guaranteed Shouts of Joy https://www.esv.org/Zech2:6—13 Week 12: 15/03/2023. Wed Are your meeting God, talking with God times or worship experiences dead? No "kick"? Zechariah 2:8–9 For thus said the LORD of hosts, after his glory sent me to the nations

Guaranteed Protection

Guaranteed Protection (Zechariah 2:1—6) Week 12: 14/03/2023. Tue Zechariah 2:5–6 And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory in her midst.’” [6] Up! Up! Flee from the land of the north,

God cares for His people [11/03/2023]

Invisible Help

0:00/1× Invisible Help https://www.esv.org/Zech1:7—12 Week 11: 11/03/2023. Sat Zechariah 1:11 And they answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, and said, ‘We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth remains at

Eternal Word. Mortal audience?

Eternal Word. Mortal audience? https://www.esv.org/Zech1:5 Week 11: 10/03/2023. Fri Zechariah 1:5 Your fathers, where are they? And the prophets, do they live forever? (ESV) Zechariah points to the eternal nature of God's word. This is contrasted with his mortal audience and their

Urgent Returns

Urgent Returns https://www.esv.org/Zech1:3—4 Week 11: 09/03/2023. Thu Three times the word was used here, "return". Zechariah 1:3–4 Therefore say to them, Thus declares the LORD of hosts: Return to me, says the LORD of hosts, and I will return to

Prayer request for BB @ CCKSS

We have been invited to serve at the above school for 1 year. Do pray for new students to enrol so that the ministry can continue and would not be closed. If you wish to contribute by participating in this important new ministry, do contact Rev Lui (91080937).

Are you a servant? "My servants the prophets"

Are you a servant? "My servants the prophets" https://www.esv.org/Zech1:5—6 Week 11: 08/03/2023. Wed Are you a servant? The LORD had sent His servants and prophets to minister to their ancestors, their "fathers". Zechariah 1:5–6 Your fathers, where are they? And

Publicity Video(2): For 8th Apr 2023 EO

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The justice beneath His anger

The justice beneath His anger https://www.esv.org/Zech1:2 Week 11: 07/03/2023. Tue They knew that He is a God that is capable of being angry. God is a personal being (having a mind, emotion and will). Any other person created in His image would also

Disillusion Antidotes

Disillusion Antidotes https://www.esv.org/Zech1:1–6 Week 11: 06/03/2023. Mon Like many of us today who starts off well in many things in life, but ended up with a jaded present. The returnees, after 20 years from returning from the Babylonian Exile (538 B.C.

BB Week 2023 [5 Mar - 2 Apr]

https://s.giving.sg/JsSJKz0 Note: The link will be active from 5th Mar 2023 onwards (not active on 4th Mar 2023).

Publicity Video(1): For 8th Apr 2023 EO

Alternative URL: [2KVideo] 8th Apr 2023 @4pm: Transformation StoriesCome join us for an afternoon of songs, testimonies and life transformation journeys! Publicity Video(1): For 8th Apr 2023 EOAlternative URL: [2KVideo]S-Word Evangelical Free Churchhello Click for publicity video 1S-Word Evangelical Free Churchhello Click here for E-Invite

8th Apr 2023 @4pm: Transformation Stories

Come join us for an afternoon of songs, testimonies and life transformation journeys! Publicity Video(1): For 8th Apr 2023 EOAlternative URL: [2KVideo]S-Word Evangelical Free Churchhello Click for publicity video 1

Do come for onsite service!

Our members are encouraged to attend onsite service for a more interactive worship service experience. The online worship is catered for those who have no other choices, for example: 1. Those overseas (short term/long term) for work or study or family matters; 2. The sick or medically/physically challenged;

Systematic Theology 2023 Nurturing Class

Course title: Systematic Theology 2023 Nurturing Class Short write up: Collect and learn 57 important puzzle pieces (topics), to help us think and live, based on Scripture inputs on these topics. These 57 topics relate to Word of God (8), Doctrine of God (12), Mankind (5), Christ & Holy Spirit (5)

Old Testament Survey 2023 Nurturing Class

Course title: Old Testament Survey 2023 Nurturing Class Short write up: Jesus said, "... everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, (Luke 24:44—45, ESV, emphasis added). Let us learn

Starting Anew

God's promises enable His people to face life by Starting Anew.

learn.s-word.net

We have relaunched the learning portal so that there can be easier admin of nurturing courses, go green and scale. We have pre-registered committed members to the portal https://learn.s-word.net Please contact your Mentor Pastor should you require assistance.

A Christmas Celebration: 24Dec

December 10, 2022 A Christmas Celebration: 24Dec A Christmas Celebration: 24Dec

Systematic Theology 2023 Nurturing Class

Dec 10, 2022 Systematic Theology 2023 Nurturing Class Collect and learn 57 important puzzle pieces (topics), to help us think and live, based on Scripture inputs on these topics.

Come & be blessed!

Come & be blessed! Come and be blessed on 26/11/2022: experiencing a better tomorrow is possible!

A good church for you to join ...

A good church for you to join would be one (1) Where The Word is preached In today's world, there is the rise of "the professionals" (the "certified" pros) and the "fix it" mentality (a car-like servicing visit should do the job).  However, the Word of God ministered by His

Testify for God

Testify for God Testimony glorifies God and encourages listeners. Any big or small experience can motivate people. We encourage believers to share personal experience of God’s love, grace, help, guidance, blessings etc... Do liaise with your Mentor Pastor. 为神作见证 分享见证能荣耀神及鼓励听众。无论分享任何大小的经历都能激励人。我们鼓励信徒分享个人从神所经历到的慈爱、恩典、帮助、引导、赐福等等。。。请与关顾教牧联系。

Tithing Information

Tithing Information 电子转帐奉献 会友们可考虑用电子转帐来进行十一奉献。 1. 教会银行户口 Church Bank Account: 银行 Bank : OCBC Current Account 户口号码 Account number: 673-828992-001 教会名称：S-Word Evangelical Free Church (请在转帐时输入自己的名字) 询问/通知电邮：treasurer @ s-word.net 2. PayNow 到教会的 机构识别号码 (UEN) : UEN: T02SS0195A Church Online Offerings Church members can consider using internet online to give your monthly

November 9, 2021 儿童神学院 , 开课了！

儿童神学院 , 开课了！ 欢迎7-12岁的孩子参加，和小熊猫，小斑马，长颈鹿，小河马，小丑鱼...... 一起上课，认识上帝! 每周三, 8pm-8:30pm NOV 24 (周三) 📚 谁生上帝？ DEC 01 (周三) 📚 上帝几岁了 DEC 08 (周三) 📚 上帝是男生，还是女生？ DEC 15 (周三) 📚 有几个上帝？ 教课：邓传道 地点：ZOOM 若您的孩子想参加，请在 20/11 之前，向邓传道报名📩

July 15, 2021 Online Worship Extended Availability

Online Worship Extended Availability From 24 July 2021, S-Word will extend online worship timing to be available for 24 hours: ( 4pm Saturday - 4pm Sunday )

How to decide whether to use or not use a song?

How to decide whether to use or not use a song? Question: Do we still proceed to use a "Good" Song with a Bad "Heritage"? These reflections might help us consider the question: "Should we use a song which lyrics seemed quite all right on the face of it, but

Bible Overview: New Testament Reading

Bible Overview: New Testament Reading “圣经纵览” 阅读新约圣经 New Testament Reading Schedule 阅读新约圣经进度表 (PDF) 为何阅读 Explanation of this Exercise "Listen to Bible Reading" Websites 可在以下网址“听圣经朗读”: 中文圣经朗读 https://www.wordproject.org/bibles/audio/04_chinese/ English Bible Audio (ESV) https://www.biblestudytools.com/audio-bible/esv/ New Testament Reading Schedule

December 17, 2020 Vaccine Twilight - Christmas event

Christmas 2020 Online Service: Vaccine Twilight From 24 Dec noon - 26 Dec 10pm. Invite friends to view together over a Christmas meal. Pass the message "Vaccine Bottle". Share the message of a blessed life, avoiding eternal death & separation from God! Get "Vaccinated"! 圣诞2020在线聚会：疫苗曙光 24/12 中午12点 到 26/

Worship Announcements 崇拜报告 (4 Apr 2020)

April 8, 2020 Worship Announcements 崇拜报告 (4 Apr 2020) 欢迎参加 为道的在线崇拜 Welcome to S-Word online worship service. 彼此鼓励 不要错过任何在线崇拜 Encourage one another not to miss any online worship. Last Week's Worship 上周崇拜 : Worship attendance 崇拜参与者 : Only God knows 唯有神知道 Next Week's Online Worship 下周在线崇拜 : 11/4 Saturday Bilingual 周六华英 Time:

May 22, 2020 Holy Communion 圣餐礼

Holy Communion 圣餐礼 We will conduct Holy Communion during online worship. All baptized believers are welcomed to be a part of this sacrament. Please prepare a piece of plain cracker and a small cup of Ribena as elements before worship begins. 我们将于在线崇拜中举行圣餐礼。欢迎受洗的基督徒参与圣礼。请在崇拜之前预备好小片的苏打饼及小杯的Ribena 来虔守圣餐。 Preparation guide (Video) 准备方法 (短片)

April 11, 2020 Worship Time

April 11, 2020 Worship Time Each week's Online Worship link would be available for that day only: Do start your weekly 45-min worship by clicking on the links sent for that day from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Note: If you start your worship at 10:00 pm,

Jesus Film

10/04/2020 耶稣生平的影片 在这受难节让我们藉着观看耶稣的生平来默想神对人类救赎的恩典。这是根据路加福音而录制有关耶稣生平的 127分钟 的影片。你们可以选择适合的语言，和你的家人一起观看。你也可以转发给你未信主的家人和朋友来观看。愿更多人能听到福音的好消息 🙏🏼 On this Good Friday, it is meaningful to view with family this 127-minute movie, “Jesus,” based on the Gospel of Luke. Click on the link for your preferred language. You may also forward to relatives and friends. Pray

Selected Good Friday Readings

Selected Good Friday Readings 受难节读经 10/04/2020 Selected Good Friday Readings 受难节读经 Matthew 27:1-61, "When morning came..." Mark 15:1-47, "And as soon as it was morning, ..." Luke 22:66-23:56, "When day came..." John 18:28-19:42, "...It was early morning...." 马太福音27:1-61，“到了早晨。。。” 马可福音15:1-47, "一到早晨。

1st online worship service

S-Word Online Worship 为道在线崇拜 欢迎参加 第一次的在线崇拜 Welcome to this first online worship service. 为道根据政府的防范措施 S-Word complies with Government’s policy. 彼此鼓励使用在线崇拜 Encourage one another to have online worship. Next Week's Online Worship 下周在线崇拜 4/4 Saturday Bilingual 周六华英 Time:between 4pm and 8pm 时间：在4pm 至 8pm 之间 讲员Speaker: 王云珠传道

Updates on Covid-19 Measures (19 March 2020)

Updates on Covid-19 Measures (19 March 2020): Stay-Home notice (SHN) Effective 17 March, SHN (14 days) for all returning from ASEAN countries. Effective 21 March, SHN (14 days) for all returning from overseas.Persons with Stay-Home notice must remain in place of residence at all times. Space out in sitting

COVID-19 IS A FIRE

COVID-19 IS A FIRE COVID-19 is more than a virus——it is a fire that BURNS positively.  This article is for S-Word EFC community reading only. 1. GENERAL HYGIENE Firstly, COVID-19 has increased the general hygiene level and awareness. Illustration: Equipment not wiped with damp cloth for the past 2

Covid-19 & Permanent Postponement of Death

Covid-19 & Permanent Postponement of Death 03-03-2020 Reflection: Covid-19 & Permanent Postponement of Death Postponing Death: We use more masks and sanitizers recently as we adopt measures to combat Covid-19.  One ultimate aim of this is probably to stay alive and/or postpone death for as long as possible.  These are part

Our Mailing Address:

Our Mailing Address: S-Word Evangelical Free Church Clementi Central Post Office PO Box 130 Singapore 911205 Email: hello @ s-word.net

Commitment form contents

Commitment form contents (a) I identify with S-Word EFC as striving to be a biblical and caring church where members grow in the knowledge and experience of God. We also emphasize building relationships with family members, friends, the community and people overseas to bring them to Christ. (b) I will

Unusual Times

Unusual Times “When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house where he had windows in his upper chamber open toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously.

Systematic Theology Nurturing Class 2020 [postponed]

Systematic Theology Nurturing Class 2020 系统神学培训班 15-02-2020 Systematic Theology Nurturing Class Materials Drafts. Postponed due to COVID-19 & DORSCON Orange. Awaiting restart. 系统神学培训班课程初稿。因COVID-19而斩期，等待再启动。 Chapter 1: Introduction to Systematic Theology [English Worksheet PDF] 第1章：系统神学简介 【华文讲义PDF版】 What is systematic theology? Why should Christians study it? How should we study it?

Church Mission Statement

Church Mission Statement We strive to be a biblical and caring church where members grow in the knowledge and experience of God. We also emphasize building relationships with family members, friends, the community and people overseas to bring them to Christ. 教会使命宣言 我们致力成为一个符合圣经真理并充满关 怀的教会，会友在认识和经历上帝中成长。我们也看重与家人、朋友、社区及海外同 胞建立美好的关系，从而引领他们归向基督。