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QT 13/11/2025 Thu. Jonah 2 “Turning Toward the Holy Temple” “转向圣殿”
QT 13/11/2025 Thu. Jonah 2 “Turning Toward the Holy Temple”
READ http://www.esv.org/jonah2
Jonah 2:4, 7 (ESV)
“Then I said, ‘I am driven away from your sight; yet I shall again look upon your holy temple.’”
“When my life was fainting away, I remembered
QT 12/11/2025 Wed. Jonah 1 “You Can Run, But You Can’t Outrun Grace” “你可逃避,却逃不过恩典”
QT 12/11/2025 Wed. Jonah 1 “You Can Run, But You Can’t Outrun Grace”
READ http://www.esv.org/jonah1
Jonah prophesied during the time of Joroboam II’s reign (782–753 B.C.) with the book written much later. Jonah 1 spoke of rebellion, mercy, and God’
QT 11/11/2025 Tue. Obadiah 1 “Brought Low from the Heights—Raised Up on Mount Zion” “从高处降卑——在锡安山被高举”
QT 11/11/2025 Tue. Obadiah 1 “Brought Low from the Heights—Raised Up on Mount Zion”
READ http://www.esv.org/obd1
Scripture Focus: Obadiah 1:3–4, 21 (ESV)
“The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rock, in your
QT 10/11/2025 Mon. Amos 9 Unavoidable Judgment! Unstoppable Hope! 无法逃避的审判!势不可挡的盼望!
QT 10/11/2025 Mon. Amos 9 Unavoidable Judgment! Unstoppable Hope!
READ http://www.esv.org/Amos9
🔥 Judgment Cannot Be Escaped — But Neither Can Grace
Text Focus: Amos 9:8–9, 11–12 (ESV)
“Behold, the eyes of the Lord God are upon the sinful kingdom,
and I will destroy
QT 09/11/2025 Sun. Amos 8 When God Stops Speaking 当神停止说话
QT 09/11/2025 Sun. Amos 8 When God Stops Speaking
READ http://www.esv.org/Amos8
📖 Text Focus:
“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord God,
“when I will send a famine on the land—
not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water,
but of hearing
QT 07/11/2025 Fri. Colossians 3:12–17 Focus on What’s Been Made Right in Christ. 专注于在基督里已得成全的
QT 07/11/2025 Fri. Colossians 3:12–17 Focus on What’s Been Made Right in Christ.
READ http://www.esv.org/col3:12-17
🕊 Paul urges readers to take an Alternative Mindset to knee-jerk complaints that we might sprout from our mouths or minds each day.
Scripture Focus: Colossians
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QT 06/11/2025 Thu. Amos 7 Truth or Power, when they differ? 真理或权柄,当它们相悖时?
QT 06/11/2025 Thu. Amos 7 Truth or Power, when they differ?
READ http://www.esv.org/Amos7
📖 The Plumbline
"Behold, I am setting a plumb line in the midst of my people Israel; I will never again pass by them."— Amos 7:8 (ESV)
🔍 Reflection: The Plumb Line
QT 05/11/2025 Wed. Amos 6 Woe to the Comfortable and Complacent 祸哉!安逸自满者
QT 05/11/2025 Wed. Amos 6 Woe to the Comfortable and Complacent
READ http://www.esv.org/Amos6
(1) The Danger of Complacency (Amos 6:1-7)
Verse 1: "Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel secure on the mountain of Samaria..."
Context:
QT 04/11/2025 Tue. Amos 5 “Let Justice Roll Down” “让公义如水奔流”
QT 04/11/2025 Tue. Amos 5 “Let Justice Roll Down”
READ http://www.esv.org/Amos5
📖 Scripture Focus Amos 5:24 (ESV):
“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”
🔍 In this sobering passage, the prophet Amos delivers a harsh but necessary rebuke to
QT 03/11/2025 Mon. Amos 4 “Yet You Did Not Return to Me” “你们却不归向我”
QT 03/11/2025 Mon. Amos 4 “Yet You Did Not Return to Me”
READ http://www.esv.org/Amos4
📖 Scripture Focus:
“Yet you did not return to me,” declares the Lord. — Amos 4:6, 8, 9, 10, 11
🙏 Devotion:
Amos 4 is a sobering chapter—a divine wake-up call
QT 02/11/2025 Sun. Amos 3 A Piece of an Ear – God's Justice and Mercy 阿摩司书 3 耳朵的一角——神的公义与怜悯
QT 02/11/2025 Sun. Amos 3 A Piece of an Ear – God's Justice and Mercy
READ http://www.esv.org/Amos3
Scripture: Amos 3:12 (ESV)
“Thus says the LORD: ‘As the shepherd rescues from the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear, so
QT 31/10/2025 Fri. Colossians 3:1–11 Set Your Mind on Things Above 心意要专注于天上的事
QT 31/10/2025 Fri. Colossians 3:1–11 Set Your Mind on Things Above
READ http://www.esv.org/col3:1-11
📖 Scripture focus: Colossians 3:1–3 (ESV)
[1] If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the
QT 30/10/2025 Thu. Amos 2 “When God’s People Turn Away” “当神的子民背离之时”
QT 30/10/2025 Thu. Amos 2 “When God’s People Turn Away”
READ http://www.esv.org/Amos2
Scripture Focus: Amos 2:4–7 (ESV)
“Because they have rejected the law of the Lord, and have not kept his statutes, but their lies have led them astray… because they
QT 29/10/2025 Wed. Amos 1 “God Sees, God Judges” “神看见,神审判”
QT 29/10/2025 Wed. Amos 1 “God Sees, God Judges”
READ http://www.esv.org/Amos1
Scripture Focus: Amos 1:2 (ESV)
“The Lord roars from Zion and utters his voice from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds mourn, and the top of Carmel withers.”
📖 Introduction to Amos 1:
QT 28/10/2025 Tue. Joel 3 "The Day of the Lord: Justice and Hope" 耶和华的日子:公义与盼望
QT 28/10/2025 Tue. Joel 3 "The Day of the Lord: Justice and Hope"
READ http://www.esv.org/Joel3
Joel 3 points to God's justice, the hope for believers, and the coming kingdom of Christ.
Scripture Focus: Joel 3:16 (ESV) –
"The Lord roars from Zion, and utters
QT 27/10/2025 Mon. Joel 2 "Return, Restore, Revive" “归回、复兴、更新”
QT 27/10/2025 Mon. Joel 2 "Return, Restore, Revive"
READ http://www.esv.org/Joel2
Joel 2 calls listeners to repentance, sets out the promise of restoration, and the outpouring of the Spirit:
Scripture Focus: Joel 2:12-13
[12] “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with
QT 26/10/2025 Sun. Joel 1 Getting ready for the day of the Lord. 为耶和华的日子预备
QT 26/10/2025 Sun. Joel 1 Getting ready for the day of the Lord.
READ http://www.esv.org/Joel1
The “day of the Lord” is the dominant theme here. It’s relevance impacts Israel (1:15, 2:1–2) and the world (3:2–3). However, for the
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QT 24/10/2025 Fri. Hosea 14 The Ways of the Lord 耶和华的道路
QT 24/10/2025 Fri. Hosea 14 “The Ways of the Lord”
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea14
📖 Devotion Scripture: Hosea 14:9
“Whoever is wise, let him understand these things;
whoever is discerning, let him know them;
for the ways of the LORD are right,
and the upright walk
QT 23/10/2025 Thu. Hosea 13 Full but Forgetful 饱足却忘恩
QT 23/10/2025 Thu. Hosea 13 Full but Forgetful
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea13
🔥 Scripture Focus: Hosea 13:4–6
“But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. It was I
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QT 22/10/2025 Wed. Hosea 12 Return to Your God 归向你的神
QT 22/10/2025 Wed. Hosea 12 Return to Your God
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea12
Hosea 12 spoke of God's call to repentance, the danger of self-reliance, and the hope of returning to Him.
Scripture focus: Hosea 12:6 (ESV)
"So you, by the help of your God,
QT 21/10/2025 Tue. Hosea 11 Why let go, unless they are really dead! 为什么要放手,除非他们真的死了!
QT 21/10/2025 Tue. Hosea 11 Why let go, unless they are really dead!
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea11
“Love That Will Not Let Go” is a nice sounding phrase that can both (1) give both comfort and also (2) be abused by other. Why so?
Scripture Focus:
QT 20/10/2025 Mon. Hosea 10 The Danger of Trusting in Economic Prosperity 倚靠经济繁荣的危险
QT 20/10/2025 Mon. Hosea 10 The Danger of Trusting in Economic Prosperity
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea10
📖 “Israel is a luxuriant vine that yields its fruit. The more his fruit increased, the more altars he built; as his country improved, he improved his pillars.” — Hosea 10:1,
QT 19/10/2025 Sun. Hosea 9 When God Grieves Over Rebellion 当神为叛逆哀伤
QT 19/10/2025 Sun. Hosea 9 When God Grieves Over Rebellion
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea9
📖 Wedding anniversaries, birthday celebrations, Chinese New Year and other festivals might become periods of immense pain for at least some of us, some of the time. What happened?
This part of Scripture
QT 17/10/2025 Fri. Colossians 2:18–23 “Hold Fast to the Head” “与头紧密相连”
QT 17/10/2025 Fri. Colossians 2:18–23 “Hold Fast to the Head”
READ http://www.esv.org/col2:18-23
📖 Scripture focus: Colossians 2:18–19 (ESV)
[18] Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without
QT 16/10/2025 Thu. Hosea 8 Remembering & Forgetting. 记念与遗忘
QT 16/10/2025 Thu. Hosea 8 Remembering & Forgetting.
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea8
📖 Scripture Focus: Hosea 8:13–14 (ESV)
[13] As for my sacrificial offerings, they sacrifice meat and eat it, but the LORD does not accept them. Now he will remember their iniquity and punish their
QT 15/10/2025 Wed. Hosea 7 “Going Through the Motions” “走过场”
QT 15/10/2025 Wed. Hosea 7 “Going Through the Motions”
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea7
📖 Scripture Focus: Hosea 7:14–15 (ESV)
[14] They do not cry to me from the heart, but they wail upon their beds; for grain and wine they gash themselves; they rebel against
QT 14/10/2025 Tue. Hosea 6 “Return to the Lord” 何西阿书 6 “归向耶和华”
QT 14/10/2025 Tue. Hosea 6 “Return to the Lord”
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea6
📖 Scripture Focus 6:1–3
[1] “Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us
QT 13/10/2025 Mon. Hosea 5. They Will Seek My Face 他们必寻求我的面
QT 13/10/2025 Mon. Hosea 5. They Will Seek My Face
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea5
📖 Verse Focus: Hosea 5:15, ESV
“I will return again to my place, until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face, and in their distress earnestly seek me.”
🔍 Context & Summary
In
QT 12/10/2025 Sun. Hosea 4. Holiness & Faithfulness, Not Compromise 圣洁与信实,不可妥协
QT 12/10/2025 Sun. Hosea 4. Holiness & Faithfulness, Not Compromise
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea4
Hosea 4 is a powerful chapter in the Old Testament that deals with God’s charges against Israel due to their unfaithfulness–the peril of forgetting God.
🔥 Scripture Focus:
“My people are destroyed
QT 10/10/2025 Fri. Colossians 2:11–17 Alive with Christ 与基督同活
QT 10/10/2025 Fri. Colossians 2:11–17 Alive with Christ
READ http://www.esv.org/col2:11-17
📖 Scripture focus: Colossians 2:11–17
“Therefore let no one pass judgment on you... with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of
QT 09/10/2025 Thu. Hosea 3 Redeeming Love: A Picture of the Gospel 救赎之爱:福音的写照
QT 09/10/2025 Thu. Hosea 3 Redeeming Love: A Picture of the Gospel
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea3
We learn about the redeeming love of God through Hosea’s costly act of reconciliation with his unfaithful wife in Hosea 3.
Scripture focus:
“And the LORD said to me,
QT 08/10/2025 Wed. Hosea 2. From Unfaithfulness to Unfailing Love 从不忠到永恒之爱
QT 08/10/2025 Wed. Hosea 2. From Unfaithfulness to Unfailing Love
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea2
Today, we focus on God’s righteous judgment, deep mercy, and the redeeming love that pursues His people even in their unfaithfulness.
(1) Israel’s Unfaithfulness Exposed (vv. 2–13)
“Plead with
QT 07/10/2025 Tue. Hosea 1 Hope in the Hardest Callings 最艰难的呼召中的盼望
QT 07/10/2025 Tue. Hosea 1 Hope in the Hardest Callings
READ http://www.esv.org/Hosea1
Scripture Focus: Hosea 1:2–3, 10–11 (ESV)
(1) Hosea’s Shocking Assignment (vv. 2–3)
[2] When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea, “Go, take
QT 06/10/2025 Mon. Daniel 12 End times resurrection & judgment–hope for God's people. 末世复活与审判——神的子民的盼望
QT 06/10/2025 Mon. Daniel 12 End times resurrection & judgment–hope for God's people.
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel8
There is hope in the end.
Scripture focus: Daniel 12:1 “At that time shall arise Michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. And there shall
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QT 05/10/2025 Sun. Daniel 11 Faithfulness, Promises and Ultimate Victory 忠信、应许与最终胜利
QT 05/10/2025 Sun. Daniel 11 Faithfulness, Promises and Ultimate Victory
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel11
Daniel 11 is part of Daniel's final vision, which he receives in the third year of King Cyrus of Persia (Daniel 10:1). It offers a detailed account of historical events from
QT 03/10/2025 Fri. Colossians 2:1–10 “Do you need Christ plus …”? “你需要基督加上……吗?”
QT 03/10/2025 Fri. Colossians 2:1–10 “Do you need Christ plus …”?
READ http://www.esv.org/col2:1-10
Today, we frequently hear of claims from others, even Christians, that you have Christ but you also “need the latest” this or that. Sound familiar? In Colossians 2:8–
QT 02/10/2025 Thu. Daniel 10 Prayer & Responses from heaven 祷告与天上的回应
QT 02/10/2025 Thu. Daniel 10 Prayer & Responses from heaven
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel10
🕊️ Scripture Focus
"Then he said to me, ‘Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard,
QT 01/10/2025 Wed. Daniel 9 The Power of Repentance and God's Faithfulness 悔改的力量与神的信实
QT 01/10/2025 Wed. Daniel 9 The Power of Repentance and God's Faithfulness
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel9
Daniel 9 opens with a prayer of deep repentance and intercession for the people of Israel. The context is critical: Israel is in exile in Babylon, and Daniel knows from
QT 30/09/2025 Tue. Daniel 8 Sovereignty: Trusting God in Times of Confusion and Evil 主权:在混乱与邪恶中信靠神
QT 30/09/2025 Tue. Daniel 8 Sovereignty: Trusting God in Times of Confusion and Evil
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel8
Scripture focus: Daniel 8:27
[27] And I, Daniel, was overcome and lay sick for some days. Then I rose and went about the king’s business, but
QT 29/09/2025 Mon. Daniel 7 The Son of Man Reigns 人子掌权
QT 29/09/2025 Mon. Daniel 7 The Son of Man Reigns
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel7
📖 Scripture: Daniel 7:14 (ESV)
“And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him.”
🧠 Focus Thought
In a world of instability,
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QT 28/09/2025 Sun. Daniel 6 We want Him to fix things, but not to rule us? 我们渴望祂解决问题,却不愿祂管理我们?
QT 28/09/2025 Sun. Daniel 6 We want Him to fix things, but not to rule us?
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel6
Scripture Focus: Daniel 6:10
"When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house... He got down on his knees three
QT 26/09/2025 Fri. Colossians 1:24–29 Christ in You, the Hope of Glory 基督在你们里面,就是荣耀的盼望
QT 26/09/2025 Fri. Colossians 1:24–29 Christ in You, the Hope of Glory
READ http://www.esv.org/col1:24-29
Scripture: Colossians 1:24–29
[24] Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in
QT 25/09/2025 Thu. Daniel 5 The Danger of Knowing Yet Not Honouring 知而未敬的危险
QT 25/09/2025 Thu. Daniel 5 The Danger of Knowing Yet Not Honouring
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel5
Scripture Focus: Daniel 5:18–23
[18] O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father kingship and greatness and glory and majesty. [19] And because of the greatness
QT 24/09/2025 Wed. Daniel 4 The Danger of Pride and the Call to Repentance 骄傲的危险与悔改的呼召
QT 24/09/2025 Wed. Daniel 4 The Danger of Pride and the Call to Repentance
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel4
Scripture Focus: Daniel 4:27–31
[27] Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by
QT 23/09/2025 Tue. Daniel 3. Crisis will reveal what we truly believe. 危机将显明我们真正的信仰
QT 23/09/2025 Tue. Daniel 3. Crisis will reveal what we truly believe.
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel3
Today, we focus on faith in crisis, the challenge of worldly power, and God's sovereign ability to rescue — or sustain — His people even through suffering.
🔥 Faith in the Fire: Scripture
QT 22/09/2025 Mon. Daniel 2. The God Who Reveals Mysteries 启示奥秘的神。
QT 22/09/2025 Mon. Daniel 2. The God Who Reveals Mysteries
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel2
Do we keep God's sovereignty, the power of prayer, and His revelation of truth at the forefront of our thought world each day?
📖 Scripture: Daniel 2:20–22 (ESV)
“Daniel answered and
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QT 21/09/2025 Sun. Daniel 1. Blend in or Stand out? 融入还是突出?
QT 21/09/2025 Sun. Daniel 1. Blend in or Stand out?
READ http://www.esv.org/daniel1
How can God’s people continue to be faithful in a foreign world with godly conviction, and still God’s favour?
🔥 Devotion: Daniel 1:8 (ESV)
“But Daniel resolved that he would
QT 19/09/2025 Fri. Colossians 1:18–23 Christ Above All 基督超乎万有
QT 19/09/2025 Fri. Colossians 1:18–23 Christ Above All
READ http://www.esv.org/col1:18-23
🔥 Scripture: Colossians 1:18–23 (ESV)
[18] And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might
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⬆️ The next Worship Services are on Sat 13/09/2025 (9 days' time, 3:00pm & 4:30pm). There is no worship service on 06/09/2025 Sat (BRT Weekend).
⬆️ 下个崇拜聚会将于 2025年9月13日(星期六)举行(距今9天后, 下午3:00pm 及4:30pm)。 2025年9月6日(星期六)因是 “建立关系周末”, 因此没有聚会。
Pulpit Sermon Passage for 13/09/2025
QT 18/09/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 48 “The Lord Is There” “耶和华的所在”
QT 18/09/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 48 “The Lord Is There”
READ http://www.esv.org/eze48
Ezekiel 48 ties together themes of faithfulness, shared responsibility, and God’s abiding presence.
Scripture Focus
“This shall be for the consecrated priests, the sons of Zadok, who kept my charge, who did
QT 17/09/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 47 From Engedi to Engeglaim? Possible? 从隐·以东到隐·以革拉音?可能吗?
QT 17/09/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 47 From Engedi to Engeglaim? Possible?
READ http://www.esv.org/eze47
What links spiritual restoration, inclusivity in God’s kingdom, and the mission of the Church in this chapter?
🌊 Scripture:
Ezekiel 47:10 Fishermen will stand beside the sea. From Engedi to Eneglaim
QT 16/09/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 46 Worship, obedience, and the rhythm of holiness 敬拜、顺服与圣洁的律动
QT 16/09/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 46 Worship, obedience, and the rhythm of holiness
READ http://www.esv.org/eze46
🔍 Verse Focus
“The people of the land shall bow down at the entrance of that gate before the LORD on the Sabbaths and on the new moons.” (Ezekiel 46:3,
QT 15/09/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 45 Set Apart for God: Worship, Justice, and Holiness 为神分别为圣:敬拜、公义与圣洁
QT 15/09/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 45 Set Apart for God: Worship, Justice, and Holiness
READ http://www.esv.org/eze45
Ezekiel 45 moves from the temple's sanctity to God’s order in worship, leadership, justice, and offerings, all pointing toward a holy and restored people under God’s rule.
QT 14/09/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 44 “Uncircumcised in heart and flesh” “身心都未受割礼”
QT 14/09/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 44 “Uncircumcised in heart and flesh”
READ http://www.esv.org/eze44
📖 Ezekiel 44:6–9 (ESV)
“And say to the rebellious house of Israel, Thus says the Lord GOD: O house of Israel, enough of all your abominations, in admitting foreigners, uncircumcised in
September 2025 Worship Schedule
*03/09/2025 Wednesday 星期三*
8:00pm Combined 联合崇拜
Colossians 歌罗西书 1:1–12
06/09/2025 Saturday 星期六
*NO SERVICE 没有聚会*
BRT Weekend 建立关系周末
*13/09/2025 Saturday 星期六*
Colossians 歌罗西书 1:13–17
3:00pm 华语崇拜
4:30pm English Service
*20/09/2025 Saturday星期六*
Colossians 歌罗西书 1:18–
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13/09/2025 Sat. Colossians 歌罗西书 1:13–17
QT 12/09/2025 Fri. Colossians 1:13–17 The Supremacy of Christ 基督的至高权柄
QT 12/09/2025 Fri. Colossians 1:13–17 The Supremacy of Christ
READ http://www.esv.org/col1:13-17
Scripture: Colossians 1:13–17
[13] He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, [14] in whom we have
QT 11/09/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 43 When Glory Returns 荣耀归来
QT 11/09/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 43 When Glory Returns
READ http://www.esv.org/eze43
Key Verses: Ezekiel 43:1–2, 10–12
“Then he led me to the gate, the gate facing east. And behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the east... and
QT 10/09/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 42 God’s Holy Design 神圣的设计
QT 10/09/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 42 God’s Holy Design
READ http://www.esv.org/eze42
We saw in a recent survey that more and more people are embracing that which The LORD has designated as to be avoided. In the midst of various voices and noises, would people
QT 09/09/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 41 A Temple for the Holy God 圣洁之神的殿宇
QT 09/09/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 41 A Temple for the Holy God
READ http://www.esv.org/eze41
Key Verse:
“And he measured the length of the building facing the separate yard that was at the back and its galleries on either side—a hundred cubits.” (Ezekiel 41:12,
Temple Tour Sequence (Ezekiel 40-42)
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圣殿巡礼序列(以西结书40-42章)
(1) 40:6 东门(正门)开启巡礼之旅;需留意圣殿的东-西轴线;若从东门延伸至至圣所,可见三处抬升的序列,因内殿空间逐渐收窄。
(2) 40:17 从外院的这个制高点,以西结被展示了这片“广场”区域的主要特征。
(3) 40:20 北向之门。
(4) 40:24 前往南向之门途中,未详述内院外墙细节;该区域的建筑构造仍属推测范畴。
(5) 40:28 以西结经由南门进入内院……
(6) 40:32 ……继而前往东门(途经尚未描述的宏伟祭坛)……
(7) 40:
QT 08/09/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 40 The Reality of both Exile & New Temple 以西结书 40 流亡与新殿的现实
QT 08/09/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 40 The Reality of both Exile & New Temple
READ http://www.esv.org/eze40
🕊️ Key Verse:Ezekiel 40:4 (ESV)
“And the man said to me, ‘Son of man, look with your eyes, and hear with your ears, and set your heart upon all
QT 07/09/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 39 The Glory of God's Victory 神得胜的荣耀
QT 07/09/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 39 The Glory of God's Victory
READ http://www.esv.org/eze39
🌿 Key Verse: Ezekiel 39:7 (ESV)
"And my holy name I will make known in the midst of my people Israel, and I will not let my holy name be profaned anymore.
QT 06/09/2025 Sat. Ezekiel 38 God Is Still in Control 上帝仍掌权
QT 06/09/2025 Sat. Ezekiel 38 God Is Still in Control
READ http://www.esv.org/eze38
Ezekiel 38 brings out God’s sovereignty, spiritual warfare, and the final victory of Christ.
📖 Scripture Focus:
“You will come up against my people Israel… in the latter days I will bring
QT 05/09/2025 Fri. Ezekiel 37 Can These Dry Bones Live? 这些枯骨能复活吗?
QT 05/09/2025 Fri. Ezekiel 37 Can These Dry Bones Live?
READ http://www.esv.org/eze37
📖 Scripture Focus:
“And he said to me, ‘Son of man, can these bones live?’ And I answered, ‘O Lord GOD, you know.’” — Ezekiel 37:3, ESV
Note that Ezekiel’s answer was
QT 04/09/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 36 A New Heart, A New Spirit 新心与新灵
QT 04/09/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 36 A New Heart, A New Spirit
READ http://www.esv.org/eze36
💡 Key Takeaway:
God doesn't just clean us up — He makes us new. Only He can take a heart of stone and turn it into a heart that beats for Him.
📖 Scripture
QT 02/09/2025 Tue. Colossians 1:1–12 A Life Worthy of the Lord 配得主的生命
QT 02/09/2025 Tue. Colossians 1:1–12 A Life Worthy of the Lord
READ https://www.esv.org/Colossians+1:1-12
💡 Key Takeaway:
The Gospel doesn’t just save us — it shapes us. Live a life worthy of the Lord, full of faith, fruit, and joy in Him.
QT 01/09/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 35 God’s Justice Against Pride 神对骄傲的公义审判
QT 01/09/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 35 God’s Justice Against Pride
READ http://www.esv.org/eze35
Ezekiel 35 brings out God’s justice, pride, and the call to humility.
📖 Scripture:
Ezekiel 35:5–6 (ESV)
“Because you cherished perpetual enmity and gave over the people of Israel to
QT 31/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 34 The Lord Is My Shepherd 上帝是我的牧者
QT 31/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 34 The Lord Is My Shepherd
READ http://www.esv.org/eze34
We focus on God as the True Shepherd, spiritual leadership, and the promise of Christ. Yet everyone of you who are guiding students, children, nieces and nephews, or anyone whom have asked
QT 29/08/2025 Fri. Philemon 1:17–25 Grace, Reconciliation, and the Gospel in action. 恩典、和解与福音的实践。
QT 29/08/2025 Fri. Philemon 1:17–25 Grace, Reconciliation, and the Gospel in action.
READ http://www.esv.org/philemon1:17-25
📜 Scripture Focus:
“So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me. If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything,
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QT 28/08/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 33 The Watchman and the Call to Repentance 守望者与悔改的呼召
QT 28/08/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 33 The Watchman and the Call to Repentance
READ http://www.esv.org/eze33
📜 Scripture Focus:
“So you, son of man, I have made a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning
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QT 27/08/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 32 The Glory That Fades 消逝的荣耀
QT 27/08/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 32 The Glory That Fades
READ http://www.esv.org/eze32
📖 Scripture focus:
“They shall fall amid those who are slain by the sword. Egypt is delivered to the sword; drag her away, and all her multitudes... For they are all given over to
QT 26/08/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 31 The Fall of the Proud 骄傲者的倾覆
QT 26/08/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 31 The Fall of the Proud
READ http://www.esv.org/eze31
📖 Scripture focus:
"Behold, Assyria was a cedar in Lebanon, with beautiful branches and forest shade, and of towering height, its top among the clouds... Therefore thus says the Lord God: Because it
QT 25/08/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 30 The Sovereign Lord Brings Low 上帝使之卑微
QT 25/08/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 30 The Sovereign Lord Brings Low
READ http://www.esv.org/eze30
📖 Ezekiel 30:1–3
[1] The word of the LORD came to me: [2] “Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: “Wail, ‘Alas for the day!’ [3] For
QT 24/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 29 God's sovereignty and our misplaced trust in human power. 神的主权与我们对人力的误置信任。
QT 24/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 29 God's sovereignty and our misplaced trust in human power.
READ http://www.esv.org/eze29
📖 Scripture focus: Ezekiel 29:3 (ESV)
“Speak, and say, Thus says the Lord God: ‘Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lies
QT 22/08/2025 Fri. Philemon 1:8–16 He Took My Place and changed my status 祂替我受罚,改变了我的地位
QT 22/08/2025 Fri. Philemon 1:8–16 He Took My Place and changed my status
READ http://www.esv.org/philemon1:8-16
Scripture: Philemon 8–16 (ESV)
"Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required, yet for love’s sake
QT 21/08/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 28 The Danger of a Prideful Heart 骄傲之心的危险
QT 21/08/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 28 The Danger of a Prideful Heart
READ http://www.esv.org/eze28
Scripture:
"Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Because you make your heart like the heart of a god, therefore, behold, I will bring foreigners upon you, the most ruthless of the
QT 20/08/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 27 The Fall of the Great Merchants: Lessons from Tyre’s Vanity 伟大商人的覆灭:推罗的骄傲带来的教训
QT 20/08/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 27 The Fall of the Great Merchants: Lessons from Tyre’s Vanity
READ http://www.esv.org/eze27
Ezekiel 27 emphasizes the themes of God's sovereignty, the transient nature of earthly wealth and pride, and the call to trust in the eternal over the
QT 19/08/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 26 When Pride Falls: Learning from Tyre 当骄傲倾覆:从推罗学习
QT 19/08/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 26 When Pride Falls: Learning from Tyre
READ http://www.esv.org/eze26
Do we believe in God's sovereignty, justice, and the fulfillment of His Word?
Scripture:
"In the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came
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QT 18/08/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 25. Obi-quack? 幸灾乐祸?
QT 18/08/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 25. Obi-quack?
READ http://www.esv.org/eze25
Scripture: Ezekiel 25:6-7
“Because you have clapped your hands and stamped your feet, rejoicing with all the malice of your heart against the land of Israel, therefore I will stretch out my hand against you.
QT 17/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 24 When the Boiling Pot Speaks 当沸腾的锅开口说话
QT 17/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 24 When the Boiling Pot Speaks
READ http://www.esv.org/eze24
🔥 Scripture focus:
"Son of man, behold, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you at a stroke... Yet you shall not mourn or weep nor shall your
QT 15/08/2025 Fri. Philemon 1:1–7 The Power of Love and Fellowship in Christ When Lived Out 当爱与团契在基督里得以实践时,其力量便得以彰显。
QT 15/08/2025 Fri. Philemon 1:1–7 The Power of Love and Fellowship in Christ When Lived Out
READ http://www.esv.org/philemon1:1-7
Scripture focus
"I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the
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QT 14/08/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 23 Oholah and Oholibah: A Call to Spiritual Faithfulness 阿荷拉,阿荷利巴:呼召灵性忠贞
QT 14/08/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 23 Oholah and Oholibah: A Call to Spiritual Faithfulness
READ http://www.esv.org/eze23
Scripture Focus:
“The word of the Lord came to me: ‘Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother. They played the whore in Egypt; they
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QT 13/08/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 22 “Corrupt leadership at all levels—political, prophetic, and priestly?” "各层级的腐败领导——政治、先知和祭司?"
QT 13/08/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 22 “Corrupt leadership at all levels—political, prophetic, and priestly?”
READ http://www.esv.org/eze22
In Ezekiel 22, God speaks out against the unfaithfulness of Israel, focusing on the corrupt leadership at all levels—political, prophetic, and priestly.
(1) The Princes of Israel:
QT 12/08/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 21 The Sword Is Drawn 刀剑出鞘
QT 12/08/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 21 The Sword Is Drawn
READ http://www.esv.org/eze21
Ezekiel 21 vividly portrays God's impending judgment using the metaphor of a sharpened sword.
Scripture: Ezekiel 21:9-10 (ESV)
“Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus says the Lord: Say, A sword, a
QT 11/08/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 20 A God Who Does Not Forget 不会忘记的上帝
QT 11/08/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 20 A God Who Does Not Forget
READ http://www.esv.org/eze20
How much have you experienced of God’s holiness, judgment, and grace? Do we ever forget learning about God from these experiences? Ezekiel’s contemporaries did.
Key Verse: “But I acted
QT 10/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 19 When Lions Fall: A Lament for Lost Leadership 当狮子倒下: 失去领导力的哀歌
QT 10/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 19 When Lions Fall: A Lament for Lost Leadership
READ http://www.esv.org/eze19
Ezekiel 19 is a poetic yet mournful lament. It paints a vivid picture of Israel’s downfall, particularly focusing on its leaders.
Scripture Focus: Ezekiel 19:1 – “And you,
QT 08/08/2025 Fri. Ezekiel 18 A God of Justice and Mercy 正义与仁慈的上帝
QT 08/08/2025 Fri. Ezekiel 18 A God of Justice and Mercy
READ http://www.esv.org/eze18
Ezekiel 18 focuses on personal responsibility, God's justice, and the call to repentance.
📖 Scripture: Ezekiel 18:20
[20] The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not suffer for the
QT 07/08/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 17 God’s Sovereign Promise Amid Judgment 神在审判中的主权应许
QT 07/08/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 17 God’s Sovereign Promise Amid Judgment
READ http://www.esv.org/eze17
Scripture Focus: Ezekiel 17:22–24 [22] Thus says the Lord GOD: “I myself will take a sprig from the lofty top of the cedar and will set it out. I
QT 06/08/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 16 Redeeming Love and Relentless Grace 救赎之爱与不懈的恩典
QT 06/08/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 16 Redeeming Love and Relentless Grace
READ http://www.esv.org/eze16
Ezekiel 16 is one of the most vivid and emotionally charged chapters in the Bible. It presents a powerful parable of God’s relationship with Jerusalem, portrayed as an unfaithful bride. This
QT 05/08/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 15 The double jeopardy of a burnt vine. 被烧毁的葡萄树的双重危险。
QT 05/08/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 15 The double jeopardy of a burnt vine.
READ http://www.esv.org/eze15
Scripture Focus:
Ezekiel 15:1–3 [1] And the word of the LORD came to me: [2] “Son of man, how does the wood of the vine surpass any wood,
QT 04/08/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 14 Spiritual “Proximity” of others: Righteousness That Cannot Save a Nation “接近”其他人的属灵状况 :无法拯救国家的公义
QT 04/08/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 14 Spiritual “Proximity” of others: Righteousness That Cannot Save a Nation
READ http://www.esv.org/eze14
Scripture:
“Even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would deliver but their own lives by their righteousness, declares the Lord GOD.
QT 03/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 13. God Will Deliver His People 上帝将拯救祂的子民
QT 03/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 13. God Will Deliver His People
READ http://www.esv.org/eze13
Scripture: Ezekiel 13:21–23 (ESV)
"Your veils also I will tear off and deliver my people out of your hand, and they shall be no more in your hand as prey,
QT 01/08/2025 Fri. Ezekiel 12. Reality: God's Warnings Are Real — Don't Delay Repentance 上帝的警告是真实的--不要拖延悔改
QT 01/08/2025 Fri. Ezekiel 12. Reality: God's Warnings Are Real — Don't Delay Repentance
READ http://www.esv.org/eze12
The Book of Ezekiel begins with the prophet receiving visions while in exile by the Chebar Canal, in Babylonia (modern-day Iraq) (Ezekiel 1:1–3). Ezekiel was one of
QT 31/07/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 11. Scattered Yet Not Forsaken 分散却不被遗弃
QT 31/07/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 11. Scattered Yet Not Forsaken
READ http://www.esv.org/eze11
Scripture Focus:
"Though I removed them far off among the nations, and though I scattered them among the countries, yet I have been a sanctuary to them for a while in the countries
QT 30/07/2025 Wed. When Glory Moves – A Wake-Up Call from Ezekiel 10. 荣耀移动时--《以西结书》第 10 章的警钟
QT 30/07/2025 Wed. When Glory Moves – A Wake-Up Call from Ezekiel 10
READ http://www.esv.org/eze10
With Ezekiel 10, we focus on verses 4 and 18, which speak of the glory of the Lord departing the temple.
🔥 Scripture Focus:
Ezekiel 10:4 “And the glory of
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QT 29/07/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 9 Marked by Mercy 以怜悯为标记
QT 29/07/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 9 Marked by Mercy
READ http://www.esv.org/eze9
Ezekiel 9 vividly depicts God's judgment on Jerusalem and His protection over the faithful. This devotion draws out themes of God's justice, mercy, and the call to faithful living.
Scripture Focus:
“And the Lord
QT 28/07/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 8 The Jealousy of God and the Call to Holiness 神的嫉妒与圣洁的呼召
QT 28/07/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 8 The Jealousy of God and the Call to Holiness
READ http://www.esv.org/eze8
Ezekiel 8 is a powerful prophetic vision given to the prophet Ezekiel, filled with deep spiritual and theological meaning.
📖 Summary
Ezekiel is given a vision by God where
QT 27/07/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 7 The End Has Come 末日已到
QT 27/07/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 7 The End Has Come
READ http://www.esv.org/eze7
Key Verse: “The end has come upon the four corners of the land.” —Ezekiel 7:2b, ESV
Devotional Thought:
Ezekiel 7 is not an easy chapter to read. It’s heavy, filled with
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QT 25/07/2025 Fri. Ezekiel 6 Then They Will Know That I Am the Lord 你们就知道我是耶和华
QT 25/07/2025 Fri. Ezekiel 6 Then They Will Know That I Am the Lord
READ http://www.esv.org/eze6
Scripture Phrase Focus: Ezekiel 6:7, 10, 13, 14
“And you shall know that I am the Lord.” — Ezekiel 6:7 (ESV)
Reflection:
Ezekiel 6 is a sobering
QT 24/07/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 5 God's Grief Over Rebellion & The Remnant 上帝对叛乱的悲痛及余数
QT 24/07/2025 Thu. Ezekiel 5 God's Grief Over Rebellion
READ http://www.esv.org/eze5
Key Verse: “And they shall know that I am the Lord—that I have spoken in my jealousy—when I spend my fury upon them.” (Ezekiel 5:13)
Ezekiel 5 paints a sobering
QT 23/07/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 4 A Visual Gospel of Judgment and Obedience 审判与顺服的视觉福音
QT 23/07/2025 Wed. Ezekiel 4 A Visual Gospel of Judgment and Obedience
READ http://www.esv.org/eze4
📖 Scripture Highlight:
"And you shall bear their punishment... I have assigned you a number of days, 390 days, equal to the number of the years of their punishment." — Ezekiel 4:
QT 22/07/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 3. The Weight of God's Word and the Responsibility of the Watchman 上帝话语的分量与守望者的责任
QT 22/07/2025 Tue. Ezekiel 3. The Weight of God's Word and the Responsibility of the Watchman
READ http://www.esv.org/eze3
📖 Scripture Highlight:
"Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall
QT 21/07/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 2. Fragile Yet Royal 脆弱而又是皇家
QT 21/07/2025 Mon. Ezekiel 2. Fragile Yet Royal
READ http://www.esv.org/eze2
Ezekiel was a Hebrew priest and prophet, from a priestly family (Ezek. 1:3). He lived during the Babylonian exile, a traumatic time when many Israelites were taken from Jerusalem and relocated to Babylon.
QT 20/07/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 1. Blueprints of a New Toy? 新玩具的蓝图?
QT 20/07/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 1. Blueprints of a New Toy?
READ http://www.esv.org/eze1
Manufacturers of Sci-Fi todays can take a cue from the images depicted in Ezekiel 1. This is not a toy, but a vision God gave Ezekiel to minister to His people in
QT 18/07/2025 Fri. Lamentations 5 The Prayer of a Broken People 破碎民族的祷告
QT 18/07/2025 Fri. Lamentations 5 The Prayer of a Broken People
READ http://www.esv.org/lam5
Scripture Focus:
Lamentations 5:21–22
[21] Restore us to yourself, O LORD, that we may be restored! Renew our days as of old—[22] unless you have utterly rejected us,
QT 17/07/2025 Thu. Lamentations 4 When Glory Departs: Hope in the Ashes 当荣耀离去:灰烬中的希望
QT 17/07/2025 Thu. Lamentations 4 When Glory Departs: Hope in the Ashes
READ http://www.esv.org/lam4
Scripture Focus: "The precious sons of Zion, worth their weight in fine gold, how they are regarded as earthen pots, the work of a potter’s hands!" – Lamentations 4:2
QT 16/07/2025 Wed. Lamentations 3 Hope in the Darkest Hour: Hope is not a feeling—it’s a decision. 最黑暗时刻的希望:希望不是一种感觉,而是一种决定。
QT 16/07/2025 Wed. Lamentations 3 Hope in the Darkest Hour: Hope is not a feeling—it’s a decision.
READ http://www.esv.org/lam3
Lamentations 3 moves from the deepest sorrow to the highest hope—anchored in God's unchanging character:
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22–23 – “The steadfast
QT 15/07/2025 Tue. Lamentations 2 Tears in the Night: God's Justice and Mercy 黑夜中的眼泪: 上帝的正义与仁慈
QT 15/07/2025 Tue. Lamentations 2 Tears in the Night: God's Justice and Mercy
READ http://www.esv.org/lam2
Scripture: Lamentations 2:19 – "Arise, cry out in the night, at the beginning of the watches! Pour out your heart like water before the presence of the Lord!"
Devotion:
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QT 14/07/2025 Mon. Lamentations 1 Mourning That Leads to Mercy: Regaining the ability to mourn 哀悼带来怜悯:重拾哀悼的能力
QT 14/07/2025 Mon. Lamentations 1 Mourning That Leads to Mercy: Regaining the ability to mourn
READ http://www.esv.org/lam1
In Lamentations 1 we focus on the topic of mourning for sin and regaining the ability to mourn—both personally and communally—a mourning that leads to
QT 13/07/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 52 Severe Judgment but Bountiful Grace 严酷的审判却有丰盛的恩典
QT 13/07/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 52 Severe Judgment but Bountiful Grace
READ http://www.esv.org/jer52
Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 52:27
[27] And the king of Babylon struck them down and put them to death at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was taken into exile
QT 11/07/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 51 God the Powerful Payer and Repayer 神是大能的付出者和偿还者
QT 11/07/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 51 God the Powerful Payer and Repayer
READ http://www.esv.org/jer51
Scripture Focus:
“When you finish reading this book, tie a stone to it and cast it into the midst of the Euphrates, and say, ‘Thus shall Babylon sink, to rise no
QT 10/07/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 50 God remembers the oppressed and the oppressors. 上帝记得受欺压者和欺压者。
QT 10/07/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 50 God remembers the oppressed and the oppressors.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer50
“The word that the LORD spoke concerning Babylon, concerning the land of the Chaldeans, by Jeremiah the prophet.” — Jeremiah 50:1 (ESV)
Jeremiah 50 opens with a thunderous declaration of
QT 09/07/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 49. The Nations Fall, But God Stands Forever. 万国倾倒,上帝永立。
QT 09/07/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 49. The Nations Fall, But God Stands Forever.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer49
Key Verse:
"But afterward I will restore the fortunes of the Ammonites, declares the Lord." — Jeremiah 49:6 (ESV)
Reflection:
Jeremiah 49 continues the series of prophecies against foreign nations.
QT 08/07/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 48 Pride is the enemy of faith. 骄傲是信心的敌人
QT 08/07/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 48 Pride is the enemy of faith.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer48
Key Verse:
"We have heard of the pride of Moab—he is very proud—of his loftiness, his pride, and his arrogance, and the haughtiness of his heart." — Jeremiah 48:29
QT 07/07/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 47: A Call to Humility Under God’s Sovereign Hand 在上帝主权之手下谦卑的呼召
QT 07/07/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 47: A Call to Humility Under God’s Sovereign Hand
READ http://www.esv.org/jer47
Learning (1): God Is the Lord of History
When Jerusalem fell to Babylon and His people exiled, they questioned whether God was still in control. Yes. The Lord
QT 06/07/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 46 God Over Nations, Hope for His People 祂子民的希望: 神掌管万国
QT 06/07/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 46 God Over Nations, Hope for His People
READ http://www.esv.org/jer46
In difficult times, including times of judgment or receiving the consequences of our own mistakes, Jeremiah 46 remind us to focus on God's sovereignty, justice, and the hope found in
QT 04/07/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 45 When Your Story Feels So Small 当你的故事感觉如此渺小
QT 04/07/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 45 When Your Story Feels So Small
READ http://www.esv.org/jer45
This chapter was designed to be heart-stirring, biblically faithful, and relevant for believers seeking encouragement and challenge in their walk with Christ.
Scripture: Jeremiah 45:5 — “And do you seek great
QT 03/07/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 44 When Hearts Choose Idols 当人心选择偶像
QT 03/07/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 44 When Hearts Choose Idols
READ http://www.esv.org/jer44
Jeremiah 44 contains sobering passages where the people of Judah reject God’s word and insist on continuing to worship the “Queen of Heaven” despite His warnings.
Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 44:15–19
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QT 02/07/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 43 Don’t Go Back To Ancient Egypt 别回古埃及
QT 02/07/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 43 Don’t Go Back To Ancient Egypt
READ http://www.esv.org/jer43
Where is your heart tempted to seek shelter and safety when chaos or uncertainty disturb our preferred equilibrium in life?
📖 Scripture Focus:
Only he must not acquire many horses for
QT 01/07/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 42 Don't Just Ask—Obey! 不要只是询问--要服从!
QT 01/07/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 42 Don't Just Ask—Obey!
READ http://www.esv.org/jer42
It’s the time to reflect and recommit again. Do we seek God's will with a sincere heart?
Scripture: Jeremiah 42:6
[6] Whether it is good or bad, we will obey the
QT 30/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 41. God is present, even in life’s chaos. 即使是在混乱的生活中,上帝仍然与我们同在。
QT 30/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 41. God is present, even in life’s chaos.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer41
What was going on in the messy politics of Jeremiah’s day?
📖 Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 41:3–5
[3] Ishmael also struck down all the Judeans who were with
QT 29/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 40. The Call to Stay & Serve, when leaving would be easier. 听从留下并服务的召唤,即使离开会更容易。
QT 29/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 40. The Call to Stay & Serve, when leaving would be easier.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer40
Is there ever hope in the aftermath of personal or national disasters? Yes!
Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 40:1–6 (ESV)
“The word that came to Jeremiah from
QT 27/06/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 39. Three Endings, One Sovereign God 三个结局,一位至高无上的上帝。
QT 27/06/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 39. Three Endings, One Sovereign God
READ http://www.esv.org/jer39
In Jeremiah 39, we see different endings of King Zedekiah, Jeremiah, and Ebed-melech the Ethiopian. Their life stories teach us the importance of obedience, trust, and God's faithfulness.
Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 39:
QT 26/06/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 38 One Courageous Voice Can Change Everything 一个勇敢的声音可以改变一切
QT 26/06/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 38 One Courageous Voice Can Change Everything
READ http://www.esv.org/jer38
Believers of The LORD throughout history were frequently challenged to exhibit courage, compassion, and standing up for God’s truth even in difficult times.
Scripture Focus
“When Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, a
QT 25/06/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 37. Truth Rejected, Consequences Embraced? 拒绝真理,接受后果?
QT 25/06/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 37. Truth Rejected, Consequences Embraced?
READ http://www.esv.org/jer37
Is it alright to read the Bible in search of the endorsement that we already seek beforehand?
Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 37:17
"Then King Zedekiah sent for him and had him brought to
QT 24/06/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 36 Shut up? Not possible. 闭嘴?不可能。
QT 24/06/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 36 Shut up? Not possible.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer36
May Jeremiah 36 encourage your personal reflection, trust in God’s Word, and a call to faithful response to it. God's Word Will Stand.
📖 Scripture Focus Jeremiah 36:2–3
[2] “Take a
QT 23/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 35 Faithful Obedience in a Compromised Culture 在妥协的文化中忠心顺服
QT 23/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 35 Faithful Obedience in a Compromised Culture
READ http://www.esv.org/jer35
📖 Scripture Focus
“We have obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab our father in all that he commanded us…” — Jeremiah 35:8 (ESV)
🔍 Background:
In Jeremiah 35, God tells
QT 22/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 34 Liberty and Freedom Misunderstood 对解放与自由的误解
QT 22/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 34 Liberty and Freedom Misunderstood
READ http://www.esv.org/jer34
Let’s look at the topics of obedience, covenant faithfulness, and God's righteous judgment in order not to misunderstand liberty in the religion.
Focus Scripture:
"[17] “Therefore, thus says the LORD: You have
QT 20/06/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 33 God’s enduring covenant. 神的永恒之约.
QT 20/06/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 33 God’s enduring covenant
READ http://www.esv.org/jer33
Jeremiah 33:17–18 is a powerful passage that speaks of God’s enduring covenant with both the royal line of David and the Levitical priesthood. These verses are part of a larger
QT 19/06/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 32 Trusting God amid “impossible” circumstances. 在“不可能 ”的环境中信奉上帝。
QT 19/06/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 32 Trusting God amid “impossible” circumstances.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer32
Would you buy a stock in a Stock Exchange of Singapore counter when its price is plunging, or when the company itself is likely to go into liquidation due to insolvency? How
QT 18/06/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 31. From Scattered to Gathered: God's Restorative Grace 从分散到聚集 上帝的恢复性恩典
QT 18/06/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 31. From Scattered to Gathered: God's Restorative Grace
READ http://www.esv.org/jer31
Today’s devotion focuses on hope, restoration, and God's tender mercy.
Scripture:
Jeremiah 31:8–9 [8] Behold, I will bring them from the north country and gather them from
QT 17/06/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 30 The True Cure Frequently Hurts Before It Heals 真正的治疗往往是先“伤害”后医治
QT 17/06/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 30 The True Cure Frequently Hurts Before It Heals
READ http://www.esv.org/jer30
Ask the surgeons in our midst, “What do you feel when you take up the scalpel and is about to cut a patient?” Ask the patients in our midst,
QT 16/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 29. Hope in the Waiting. 等待中的希望
QT 16/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 29. Hope in the Waiting.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer29
When a worship service starts, how do you know whether that assembly is “true worship” (solid healthy stuffs) or “holy theatre” (wayang)?
Jeremiah 29 reminds readers to focus on the spiritual discipline of
QT 15/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 28. Breaking Yokes or Playing Roles? 打破枷锁还是扮演角色?
QT 15/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 28. Breaking Yokes or Playing Roles?
READ http://www.esv.org/jer28
Are we aware of true and false theatrics—contrasting genuine prophetic truth with performative, self-serving religion?
Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 28:15-16 (ESV)
“Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, ‘Listen,
QT 13/06/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 27 Restored in God's Time 在神的时间里复兴
QT 13/06/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 27 Restored in God's Time
READ http://www.esv.org/jer27
In the midst of losses and the feelings of living like “exiles” of Jeremiah’s time, believers of the LORD can look forward to God’s restoration in His own time. The confidence
QT 12/06/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 26. Obedience and boldness in proclaiming the truth. 顺服和勇敢地宣告真理.
QT 12/06/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 26. Obedience and boldness in proclaiming the truth.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer26
It was not easy to stand for truth in a hostile world both in Jeremiah’s time and even now.
Scripture: Jeremiah 26:2–4
[2] “Thus says the LORD:
QT 11/06/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 25 When God’s Patience Run Out. 当上帝的耐心耗尽时。
QT 11/06/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 25 When God’s Patience Run Out.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer25
The Bible reveals that while God is "slow to anger" (Exodus 34:6) and "patient, not wanting anyone to perish" (2 Peter 3:9), there are clear moments when His patience
QT 10/06/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 24 Good Figs, Bad Figs: God Sees the Heart. 好无花果,坏无花果: 上帝看透人心。
QT 10/06/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 24 Good Figs, Bad Figs: God Sees the Heart.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer24
After King Jehoiachin and many leaders of Judah were taken into exile by Babylon, God gave Jeremiah a vivid vision: two baskets of figs set before the temple. One
QT 09/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 23 The judgment of corrupt leadership. The promise of the Righteous Branch—Jesus Christ. 腐败领导层的审判。 义枝--耶稣基督的应许。
QT 09/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 23 The judgment of corrupt leadership. The promise of the Righteous Branch—Jesus Christ.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer23
📖 Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 23:1–6
“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 23:
QT 08/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 22. A call to righteousness for each person and society. 对每个人和社会的公义呼唤.
QT 08/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 22. A call to righteousness for each person and society.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer22
🕊️ Scripture Focus
Jeremiah 22:3 Thus says the LORD: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do
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QT 06/06/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 21 Judgment, divine justice, and the consequences of disobedience 审判、神的公义和不顺服的后果
QT 06/06/2025 Fri. Jeremiah 21 Judgment, divine justice, and the consequences of disobedience
READ http://www.esv.org/jer21
The people of Judah, led by King Zedekiah, were facing imminent destruction by the Babylonians. Zedekiah seeks guidance from Jeremiah, hoping for a word of deliverance, but instead, God
QT 05/06/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 20 Which is better? Wresting with Raw Emotions or Wayang? 哪一个更好? 在真情与假象中挣扎?
QT 05/06/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 20 Which is better? Wresting with Raw Emotions or Wayang?
READ http://www.esv.org/jer20
We have seen the contemporaries of Jeremiah struggling with following the LORD faithfully. We now see Jeremiah’s personal struggles and, perhaps, yours too.
📖 Scripture Passage:
Jeremiah 20:
QT 04/06/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 19 Broken Pottery: A Call for Repentance and Reverence 破碎的陶器: 呼吁悔改和敬畏的讯息
QT 04/06/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 19 Broken Pottery: A Call for Repentance and Reverence
READ http://www.esv.org/jer19
💡God’s mercy is not permission for sin, and His patience is not approval.
Jeremiah used the speech-act of breaking pottery to help the audience visualise the impending judgment
QT 03/06/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 18 Potter and the Clay: A teaching in God’s Sovereignty, Discipline and Grace. 陶匠与泥土:关于上帝的主权、管教和恩典的教导。
QT 03/06/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 18 Potter and the Clay: A teaching in God’s Sovereignty, Discipline and Grace.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer18
Don’t resist the wheel. Lean in. Let the Master Potter do His work.
📖 Devotion: "Shaped by the Potter"
Scripture: “Like clay in the
QT 02/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 17. Blessed Trust. Examined Hearts. God’s Search. 有福的信靠。审视的心。上帝的搜索。
QT 02/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 17. Blessed Trust. Examined Hearts. God’s Search.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer17
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-10 (ESV)
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out
QT 01/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 16. A Life Set Apart To Deliver God's Message 为传递上帝的信息而被分别出来的生命
QT 01/06/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 16. A Life Set Apart To Deliver God's Message
READ http://www.esv.org/jer16
Jeremiah 16 is a powerful and often sobering chapter where God commands the prophet Jeremiah to live out a symbolic life that reflects the coming judgment on Judah.
📖 Main
QT 30/05/2025 Fri. Ephesians 6:10–24 The Full Armour of God. 神的全副军装。
QT 30/05/2025 Fri. Ephesians 6:10–24 The Full Armour of God.
READ https://www.esv.org/eph6:10–24
This famous passage on the Armour of God is a rich source of spiritual encouragement, instruction, and empowerment for every believer in facing spiritual warfare in their lives.
QT 29/05/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 15. The Cost of Faithfulness 忠心的代价
QT 29/05/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 15. The Cost of Faithfulness
READ http://www.esv.org/jer15
Are you struggling with despair when your ministry and service outcomes fall way below your expectations by a lot?
Jeremiah 15 is a powerful and emotional chapter where the prophet Jeremiah is in
QT 28/05/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 14 When the Heavens Are Shut 天关闭的时候
QT 28/05/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 14 When the Heavens Are Shut
READ http://www.esv.org/jer14
🌧 Key Scripture:
Jeremiah 14:7 “Though our iniquities testify against us, act, O LORD, for your name’s sake; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you. (ESV)
🔍 Context & Reflection
QT 27/05/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 13. The Soiled Waistband and The Call To Cling To God. 弄脏的腰带和紧靠上帝的呼召.
QT 27/05/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 13. The Soiled Waistband and The Call To Cling To God.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer13
We strive to wear clean and suitably fitting cloths. Troubles brew when our clothings are dirty, unhygienic or not suitably sized. God spoke to His people through
QT 26/05/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 12. Questioning God in times of doubt. 在怀疑的时候质问上帝
QT 26/05/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 12. Questioning God in times of doubt.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer12
Have we ever questioned God regarding His justice and sovereignty? Jeremiah did.
Jeremiah 12:1 Jeremiah’s Complaint
[1] Righteous are you, O LORD, when I complain to you; yet I
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QT 25/05/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 11. The Broken Covenant and the Faithful Saviour. QT 25/05/2025 星期日. 耶利米书 11 破碎的盟约与忠实的救世主.
QT 25/05/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 11. The Broken Covenant and the Faithful Saviour
READ http://www.esv.org/jer11
📖 Scripture:
Jeremiah 11:10–11 [10] They have turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, who refused to hear my words. They have gone after other gods to serve
QT 23/05/2025 Fri. Ephesians 6:1–9. Serving Christ Daily before the Correct Audience. 每天在正确的观众面前事奉基督.
QT 23/05/2025 Fri. Ephesians 6:1–9. Serving Christ Daily before the Correct Audience
READ https://www.esv.org/eph6:1–9
📖 Scripture: Ephesians 6:1–9
“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people…” (Ephesians 6:7)
💡Devotional Thought:
In Ephesians 6:1–9,
QT 22/05/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 10. The One True God in a World of Many Idols. 众多偶像世界中的唯一真神.
QT 22/05/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 10. The One True God in a World of Many Idols
READ http://www.esv.org/jer10
Jeremiah 10 is a prophetic chapter in the Old Testament that contrasts the true, living God of Israel with the idols of the nations—crafted by human
QT 21/05/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 9. In What Do You Boast? 你凭什么夸口?
QT 21/05/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 9. In What Do You Boast?
READ http://www.esv.org/jer9
📖 Scripture:
"Thus says the Lord: 'Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches,
QT 20/05/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 8. Mental health: Why do people reject healing? 心理健康: 为什么人们拒绝医治?
QT 20/05/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 8. Mental health: Why do people reject healing?
READ http://www.esv.org/jer8
Why do people reject healing? Jeremiah 8 continues the themes of grief, judgment, and the heartbreak of a people who persist in sin despite repeated warnings.
Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22
QT 19/05/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 7. The call to authentic faith and repentance. 对真实信仰和悔改的呼召。
QT 19/05/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 7. The call to authentic faith and repentance.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer7
Jeremiah challenged his contemporaries by situating himself at the temple entrance with the message of true worship and true obedience.
Scripture: Jeremiah 7:3–4 [3] Thus says the LORD
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QT 18/05/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 6. Responding to the trumpet sound. 响应号角声.
QT 18/05/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 6. Responding to the trumpet sound.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer6
Jeremiah 6:16–18
[16] Thus says the LORD: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find
QT 16/05/2025 Fri. Ephesians 5:22–33. "Submit" or "Die!" Which is easier? “顺服 ”或 "死"? 哪一个更容易?
QT 16/05/2025 Fri. Ephesians 5:22–33. "Submit" or "Die!" Which is easier?
READ https://www.esv.org/eph5:22–33
📖 Scripture:
“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of
QT 15/05/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 5. Reflect, Repent, Revive! 反省、悔改、复兴。
QT 15/05/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 5. Reflect, Repent, Revive!
READ http://www.esv.org/jer5
Why would hearts refuse to return to the LORD?
Scripture Focus:
Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes, but see not, who have ears, but hear not. (ESV)
QT 14/05/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 4. Return to God for renewed home and reconstruction. 回归上帝,重建家园。
QT 14/05/2025 Wed. Jeremiah 4. Return to God for renewed home and reconstruction.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer4
Jeremiah 4:23–26
[23] I looked on the earth, and behold, it was without form and void; and to the heavens, and they had no light. [24] I
QT 13/05/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 3. Return to God in view of His unwavering love. 因着上帝坚定不移的爱回到祂身边.
QT 13/05/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 3. Return to God in view of His unwavering love.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer3
📖 Selected Passage:
Jeremiah 3:14 Return, O faithless children, declares the LORD; for I am your master; I will take you, one from a city and two from
QT 12/05/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 2. From Faithfulness to Disaster: A Call to Return. 从忠诚到灾难 回归的呼唤.
QT 12/05/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 2. From Faithfulness to Disaster: A Call to Return.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer2
Jeremiah 2 presented God's lament over Israel's spiritual decline.
Jeremiah 2:13 for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and
QT 11/05/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 1. Respond with Courage and Obedience. 以勇气和顺从作出回应。
QT 11/05/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 1. Respond with Courage and Obedience.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer1
Jeremiah 1:5–7 [5] “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” [6]
QT 09/05/2025 Fri. Isaiah 66. The heart of the gospel and the end times. 福音的核心与末世。
QT 09/05/2025 Fri. Isaiah 66. The heart of the gospel and the end times.
READ http://www.esv.org/isaiah66
Isaiah 66:1–2 The Humble and Contrite in Spirit
[1] Thus says the LORD: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool; what is the
QT 08/05/2025 Thu. Isaiah 65. Justice and Mercy leading to the New Heavens and New Earth. 公义与恩典所带来的新天新地.
QT 08/05/2025 Thu. Isaiah 65. Justice and Mercy leading to the New Heavens and New Earth.
READ http://www.esv.org/isaiah65
🌿 Isaiah 65:17–19 New Heavens and a New Earth
[17] “For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall
QT 07/05/2025 Wed. Isaiah 64. Repentance, God’s Presence & Power. 悔改、上帝的同在与大能 。
QT 07/05/2025 Wed. Isaiah 64. Repentance, God’s Presence & Power.
READ http://www.esv.org/isaiah64
Isaiah 64:1–2 [1] Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence—[2] as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire
QT 06/05/2025 Tue. Isaiah 63. Prayer for Mercy. 祈求怜悯.
QT 06/05/2025 Tue. Isaiah 63. Prayer for Mercy.
READ http://www.esv.org/isaiah63
In a prayer for mercy that we might address God in our daily lives, phrases like “my right” or “my righteousness” do not appear at all. Just like in Isaiah 63, phrases like “deal
QT 05/05/2025 Mon. Isaiah 62. Replacement and Rejoicing. 替代与欢欣.
QT 05/05/2025 Mon. Isaiah 62. Replacement and Rejoicing.
READ http://www.esv.org/isaiah62
It was difficult for Isaiah's audience still in exile on the other side of the fertile crescent of Mesopotamia to believe the promises of Isaiah 60. Like us today, the glowing promises of eternal
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QT 04/05/2025 Sun. Isaiah 61. Cast Away Forever? No. 永远被抛弃?不是.
QT 04/05/2025 Sun. Isaiah 61. Cast Away Forever? No.
READ http://www.esv.org/isaiah61
The city of God will enjoy God’s blessings (Isaiah 60) and this would be made possible by the One who will bring that to pass (Isaiah 61). If you thought that you
QT 02/05/2025 Fri. Ephesians 5:15–21 Uplifted by wine or Spirit? 被酒还是被圣灵激励?
QT 02/05/2025 Fri. Ephesians 5:15–21 Uplifted by wine or Spirit? READ https://www.esv.org/eph5:15–21
A heart that pumps with excitement is not a surprise for any human being. It is not unthinkable but can be entirely proper at times. Indeed, the Scripture
QT 01/05/2025 Thu. Isaiah 60. Too good to be true? No. 好得难以置信?不会。
QT 01/05/2025 Thu. Isaiah 60. Too good to be true? No.
READ http://www.esv.org/isaiah60
Isaiah 60:3–4 [3] And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. [4] Lift up your eyes all around, and see; they all
QT 30/04/2025 Wed. Isaiah 59. Overcoming self-doubt with God’s Power and Mercy. 借助上帝的大能和仁慈战胜自我怀疑.
QT 30/04/2025 Wed. Isaiah 59. Overcoming self-doubt with God’s Power and Mercy.
READ http://www.esv.org/isaiah59
We saw in Isaiah 56 that it was futile for the worshippers to merely depend on their ancestry traced to Abraham (Genesis 12). True, God had called them out
QT 29/04/2025 Tue. Isaiah 58. Religious activities & divine pleasure. 宗教活动与神的喜悦。
QT 29/04/2025 Tue. Isaiah 58. Religious activities & divine pleasure.
READ http://www.esv.org/isaiah58
The vibes for the audience’s religious activity looked good—“seek me daily” (i.e. seek God daily, 58:2), “delight to know my ways” (58:2), ask God for righteous judgments (58:
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Ephesians 5:15–21.
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QT 28/04/2025 Mon. Isaiah 57. Persevere, though forgotten. 坚持不懈,尽管被遗忘。
QT 28/04/2025 Mon. Isaiah 57. Persevere, though forgotten.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah57
The disappearance of the righteous from the society of Isaiah’s time went unnoticed.
Isaiah 57:1–2 Israel’s Futile Idolatry
[1] The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart;
QT 27/04/2025 Sun. Isaiah 56. The performance or character of the Servants of God? 上帝仆人的表现或品格?
QT 27/04/2025 Sun. Isaiah 56. The performance or character of the Servants of God?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah56
Inclusiveness might be far from the foreigners’ minds—“The LORD will surely separate me from his people” (56:3b), as these people could not imagine how they can
QT 25/04/2025 Fri. Ephesians 5:3–14. Abstain. Absent. 不要参与。不要去想它。
QT 25/04/2025 Fri. Ephesians 5:3–14. Abstain. Absent.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eph5:3–14
Paul exhorts readers to avoid immorality. This starts with not thinking about it nor talking about it.
Ephesians 5:3–4 [3] But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must
QT 24/04/2025 Thu. Isaiah 55. Free of charge and not a scam. 不是骗局的免费产品。
QT 24/04/2025 Thu. Isaiah 55. Free of charge and not a scam.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah55
We are taught to be wary of too good to be true job offers, promotions or discounted goods. But not all free of charge offers are scams.
Isaiah 55:1–
QT 23/04/2025 Wed. Isaiah 54. Brief versus Everlasting. 短暂与永恒的对比。
QT 23/04/2025 Wed. Isaiah 54. Brief versus Everlasting.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah54
The prophet uses the contrast to comfort his audience: the inevitable anger of the LORD should be considered brief, in the light of His everlasting love.
Isaiah 54:7–8 [7] For a brief
QT 22/04/2025 Tue. Isaiah 53. Fulfilled Prophecies regarding The Messiah—the Anointed One of God. 关于弥赛亚—上帝的受膏者—的预言已实现。
QT 22/04/2025 Tue. Isaiah 53. Fulfilled Prophecies regarding The Messiah—the Anointed One of God.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah53
Isaiah 53:2 For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty
QT 21/04/2025 Mon. Isaiah 52. The new wonder of knowing God. The new wonder of knowing God. 认识上帝的新奇迹。
QT 21/04/2025 Mon. Isaiah 52. The new wonder of knowing God.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah52
The LORD referred to the episodes of Egypt and Assyria (52:4) as times when His name was despised. The watching world could see the pathetic state His people had descended
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QT 20/04/2025 Sun. Isaiah 51. The comfort of looking back into history. 回望历史的慰藉.
QT 20/04/2025 Sun. Isaiah 51. The comfort of looking back into history.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah51
Isaiah 51:3 For the LORD comforts Zion; he comforts all her waste places and makes her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and
QT 18/04/2025 Fri. Isaiah 50. No one is answering? 无人回应?
QT 18/04/2025 Fri. Isaiah 50. No one is answering?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah50
The LORD did not totally abandon His people (50:1). He rebutted the claim that He had acted arbitrarily—His actions were due to the people’s rebellion. But why then did His
QT 17/04/2025 Thu. Isaiah 49. Looking forward to the glorious future. 展望辉煌的未来.
QT 17/04/2025 Thu. Isaiah 49. Looking forward to the glorious future.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah49
With exile fading away, Isaiah 49 marks a new beginning. Babylon and the Persian king Cyrus are no longer mentioned. The question of whether God’s people would have a glorious
QT 16/04/2025 Wed. Isaiah 48. Former things, new things, purposeful things and teachings. 先前的事、新事、有目的的事、教导的事。
QT 16/04/2025 Wed. Isaiah 48. Former things, new things, purposeful things and teachings.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah48
Isaiah 48:3 “The former things I declared of old; they went out from my mouth, and I announced them; then suddenly I did them, and they came to
QT 15/04/2025 Tue. Isaiah 47. The “Babylons” would be humiliated. 巴比伦人将受到羞辱。
QT 15/04/2025 Tue. Isaiah 47. The “Babylons” would be humiliated.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah47
Having dealt with the superiority of the LORD over the gods of Babylon, the prophet now deals with Babylon herself. When we think of this ancient city of Babylon, we recall the
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QT 14/04/2025 Mon. Isaiah 46. Who is carrying who? 谁背着谁?
QT 14/04/2025 Mon. Isaiah 46. Who is carrying who?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah46
Bel and Nebo (46:1), depicted here as participating in the New Year festival procession, are the two main gods of Babylon during Isaiah’s time. The inclination of worshiping idols by God’
QT 13/04/2025 Sun. Isaiah 45. Praise for the Creator. 赞美造物主.
QT 13/04/2025 Sun. Isaiah 45. Praise for the Creator.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah45
Here the prophet mirrored to readers the surprise if the product questions the artisan/potter who made it regarding what he or she was doing.
Isaiah 45:9–10 [9] “Woe to him
QT 11/04/2025 Fri. Ephesians 4:25–5:2. The New Self and Practising Truth. 新我与实践真理.
QT 11/04/2025 Fri. Ephesians 4:25–5:2. The New Self and Practising Truth.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eph4:25–5:2
Ephesians 4:25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of
QT 10/04/2025 Thu. Isaiah 44. The left over wood? 剩下的木头?
QT 10/04/2025 Thu. Isaiah 44. The left over wood?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah44
Isaiah 44:14–17 [14] He cuts down cedars, or he chooses a cypress tree or an oak and lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a cedar
QT 09/04/2025 Wed. Isaiah 43. The expected or unexpected responses to grace? 对恩典的反应是意料之中还是意料之外?
QT 09/04/2025 Wed. Isaiah 43. The expected or unexpected responses to grace?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah43
"But now" (43:1) puts a break from the previous chapters which showed in detail the surprising and high inability of God's people to recognise and to respond to what
QT 08/04/2025 Tue. Isaiah 42. The blessing of choosing and not rejecting His Servant. 拣选而不拒绝祂仆人的祝福。
QT 08/04/2025 Tue. Isaiah 42. The blessing of choosing and not rejecting His Servant.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah42
The LORD would choose someone who is meek to do His will (Isaiah 42:1–4). The ability of The LORD to use someone who is meek to
QT 07/04/2025 Mon. Isaiah 41. Compare the power! 比较力量。
QT 07/04/2025 Mon. Isaiah 41. Compare the power!
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah41
How do we know who is the true God? Compare their powers. The prophet listed out The LORD's challenge to other gods to prove their credentials—can they know all of the past and
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QT 06/04/2025 Sun. Isaiah 40. The Powerful Comfort. 强有力的安慰.
QT 06/04/2025 Sun. Isaiah 40
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah40
Isaiah 40:1–5 [1] Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. [2] Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the
QT 04/04/2025 Fri. Ephesians 4:17–24. New Clothes, Once and for All? 一劳永逸的新衣?
QT 04/04/2025 Fri. Ephesians 4:17–24. New Clothes, Once and for All?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eph4:17–24
Wearing clothes for many days without changing is not a good idea. That's why we go shopping for new clothes at various stages of life, and wash
QT 03/04/2025 Thu. Isaiah 39. Learning lessons well. 10,000 repetitions? 要想学得好,重复一万次?
QT 03/04/2025 Thu. Isaiah 39. Learning lessons well. 10,000 repetitions?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah39
It was said that learning to play difficult music pieces on some stringed instruments required repeating the phrases 10,000 times. After that, the hands and muscles would not forget—muscle
QT 02/04/2025 Wed. Isaiah 38. Is it possible to trust God through life's problems. 是否有可能通过生活中的问题信靠上帝。
QT 02/04/2025 Wed. Isaiah 38. Is is possible to trust God through life's problems.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah38
King Hezekiah of Judah is a sort of representative of those who turn to God, trust Him and find relief and deliverance in life's multiple problems.
Isaiah 38:
QT 01/04/2025 Tue. Isaiah 37. Feelings of Helplessness & Search. 无助感和寻求感 ?
QT 01/04/2025 Tue. Isaiah 37. Feelings of Helplessness & Search.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah37
Nothing to hide or mask. Feelings of helplessness are common, not only now, but also during Hezekiah and Isaiah's time. Lessons on what to do are also not new.
The taunt of the
QT 31/03/2025 Mon. Isaiah 36. On what do you rest this trust of yours? 你信靠谁?
QT 31/03/2025 Mon. Isaiah 36. On what do you rest this trust of yours?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah36
Taunts, whether in the Ancient Near East of Isaiah's time or today, are not new. How should we respond, especially when the taunts carry religious tones and are
QT 30/03/2025 Sun. Isaiah 35. The return of the bright future. 光明未来的回归.
QT 30/03/2025 Sun. Isaiah 35. The return of the bright future.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah35
Isaiah 35:2 it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see
QT 28/03/2025 Fri. Ephesians 4:7–16. Gifts for your Special Occasion: Use Them. 特殊场合的礼物: 使用它们。
QT 28/03/2025 Fri. Ephesians 4:7–16. Gifts for your Special Occasion: Use Them.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eph4:7–16
In 1992, His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei gave guests 350 gold-plated and 250 platinum souvenirs specially made to commemorate the silver jubilee of his
QT 27/03/2025 Thu. Isaiah 34. Desert or Garden: The seriousness of life. 沙漠还是花园:生命的严肃性。
QT 27/03/2025 Thu. Isaiah 34. Desert or Garden: The seriousness of life.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah34
Swipe up or down, left or right. Life is busy in this electronic world—few things do not have electricity running through it. But today's QT reminds us of the
QT 26/03/2025 Wed. Isaiah 33. Careful: the endings are vastly different. 小心:结局大相径庭。
QT 26/03/2025 Wed. Isaiah 33. Careful: the endings are vastly different.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah33
We have been dealing with Isaiah 28–33 which contrasts the difference in results of (1) trusting human resources and (2) trusting in God. Indeed, trusting human resources leads to a
QT 25/03/2025 Tue. Isaiah 32. Special Guidance for Everyone. 给每个人的特别指引.
QT 25/03/2025 Tue. Isaiah 32. Special Guidance for Everyone.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah32
We see in Isaiah 32 and 33 the contrast with Isaiah 30 and 31.
Isaiah 32:1–2
[1] Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice.
[2]
QT 24/03/2025 Mon. Isaiah 31. Can we import oranges from Egypt? 我们能从埃及进口橘子吗?
QT 24/03/2025 Mon. Isaiah 31. Can we import oranges from Egypt?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah31
How do we interact with "certified experts" that exists among us and our reliance on God? Can we tap on the services provided by these "certified experts"?
Isaiah 31:1–3
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QT 23/03/2025 Sun. Isaiah 30. Two Different Outcomes of Choices. 选择的两种不同结果.
QT 23/03/2025 Sun. Isaiah 30. Two Different Outcomes of Choices.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah30
Isaiah 30:1–2
[1] “Ah, stubborn children,” declares the LORD,
“who carry out a plan, but not mine,
and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit,
that they may
QT 21/03/2025 Fri. Ephesians 4:1–6. Chasing after status for self-worth & perfomance? 为了自我价值和表现而追逐地位?
QT 21/03/2025 Fri. Ephesians 4:1–6. Chasing after status for self-worth & perfomance?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eph4:1–6
The best stability and self-image to give to yourselves or those children around you that you are influencing would be to introduce to them who they can
QT 20/03/2025 Thu. Isaiah 29. Standing in Awe of God the Father. 敬畏天父上帝。
QT 20/03/2025 Thu. Isaiah 29. Standing in Awe of God the Father.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah29
Isaiah 29:22–24
[22] Therefore thus says the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, concerning the house of Jacob:
“Jacob shall no more be ashamed,
no more shall his face grow
QT 19/03/2025 Wed. Isaiah 28. The God who speaks into your situation. 对你的处境说话的上帝。
QT 19/03/2025 Wed. Isaiah 28. The God who speaks into your situation.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah28
Isaiah 28:1–2
[1] Ah, the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim,
and the fading flower of its glorious beauty,
which is on the head of the rich
QT 18/03/2025 Tue. Isaiah 27. The God who reorders chaos. 重整混乱秩序的神
QT 18/03/2025 Tue. Isaiah 27
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah27
Isaiah 27:1 In that day the LORD with his hard and great and strong sword will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan the twisting serpent, and he will slay the dragon that is in the sea.
QT 17/03/2025 Mon. Isaiah 26. Perfect peace in a torrent world. 在激流世界中寻找完美和平.
QT 17/03/2025 Mon. Isaiah 26. The plan for perfect peace.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah26
Isaiah 26:3–4
[3] You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you.
[4] Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD GOD
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QT 16/03/2025 Sun. Isaiah 25. The God who planned celebrations. 计划庆典的上帝.
QT 16/03/2025 Sun. Isaiah 25. The God who planned celebrations.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah25
The powerful God who extracts justice (25:1–5) will also qualify to be the God that blesses His faithful followers among all the nations of the earth (25:6–12).
Isaiah
QT 14/03/2025 Fri. Ephesians 3:14–21. Desert Island Choices: Power, Love & Maturity. 荒岛的选择: 力量、爱与成熟。
QT 14/03/2025 Fri. Ephesians 3:14–21. Desert Island Choices: Power, Love & Maturity.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eph3:14-21
If you were to get stranded on a desert island (hypothetical), what are the three things that you wish you had brought along? Paul, in writing to the
QT 13/03/2025 Thu. Isaiah 24. Overthrowing the earth. 推翻大地.
QT 13/03/2025 Thu. Isaiah 24. Overthrowing the earth.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah24
Isaiah 13–23 had their attention on the fate of the individual nations while Isaiah 24–27 focused on the triumph of God over the whole earth, not just over each nation mentioned.
When
QT 12/03/2025 Wed. Isaiah 23. Use and Misuse of Wealth. 财富的使用和滥用.
QT 12/03/2025 Wed. Isaiah 23. Use and Misuse of Wealth.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah23
How can we reconcile the message of doom to Tyre (23:1–12) with "Her merchandise and her wages will be holy to the LORD" (23:18)?
Isaiah 23:8–9
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QT 11/03/2025 Tue. Isaiah 22. Vision & Visionless. 异象与无异象.
QT 11/03/2025 Tue. Isaiah 22. Vision & Visionless
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah22
Do we see the future ahead? "The valley of vision" (22:1) is sarcastic. They were actually visionless.
(1) The people shouted on housetops jubilantly (22:1-2) yet they could not see they actually faced
QT 10/03/2025 Mon. Isaiah 21. The sadness of warfare. The seriousness of God's judgments. 战争的悲哀. 上帝审判的严肃性.
The effects of war and the loss of a nation have untold pain, not only for soldiers but all citizenry.
Isaiah 21:3
[3] Therefore my loins are filled with anguish;
pangs have seized me,
like the pangs of a woman in labor;
I am bowed down so that I
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QT 09/03/2025 Sun. Isaiah 20. Misplaced trust in superpowers versus trust in God's commands. 错误地信任超级大国对应信任上帝的命令。
QT 09/03/2025 Sun. Isaiah 20. Misplaced trust in superpowers versus trust in God's commands.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah20
Who should the Ukrainians trust? USA under Biden, USA under Trump, NATO of today? Or nobody else but themselves?
Isaiah 20 is such a modern chapter—which powers,
QT 07/03/2025 Fri. Ephesians 3:1–13. Big shock to outsiders. 带给外邦人的巨大震惊。
QT 07/03/2025 Fri. Ephesians 3:1–13. Big shock to outsiders.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eph3:1-13
First, the big shock was that the Gentiles are to be included in this new body through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 3:6 This mystery is that the
QT 06/03/2025 Thu. Isaiah 19. Embrace a God who offers something, not nothing. 拥抱有而非无的上帝。
QT 06/03/2025 Thu. Isaiah 19. Embrace a God who offers something, not nothing.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah19
It was not Baal, the Canaanite storm-god, that rode on clouds, but the LORD:
Isaiah 19:1–3
[1] An oracle concerning Egypt.
Behold, the LORD is riding on
QT 05/03/2025 Wed. Isaiah 18. Insurance with God? 上帝的保险?
QT 05/03/2025 Wed. Isaiah 18. Insurance with God?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah18
With the "Ah" of 18:1, the prophet calls for readers' attention to what God would do again as readers attempt to get the insurance and assurances of the good life without God's participation.
QT 04/03/2025 Tue. Isaiah 17. The Certainty of God's Victory. 上帝胜利的把握.
QT 04/03/2025 Tue. Isaiah 17. The Certainty of God's Victory.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah17
After the "shouting match" at Whitehouse last week in front of the full media, the question of who is with who is up in the air again. Will any alliance or partnership
QT 03/03/2025 Mon. Isaiah 16. Futile trust & Fruitful trust. 徒劳无益的信任和富有成效的信任。
QT 03/03/2025 Mon. Isaiah 16. Futile trust & Fruitful trust.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah16
Between harshness and spinelessness lies firmness.
Isaiah 16:5 then a throne will be established in steadfast love,
and on it will sit in faithfulness
in the tent of David
one who judges
QT 03/03/2025 Sun. Isaiah 15. God's Judgment Included Those Who Are Near. 上帝的审判也包括那些亲近的人
QT 03/03/2025 Sun. Isaiah 15. God's Judgment Included Those Who Are Near
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah15
The LORD would judge Assyria and Babylon. But these kingdoms are far away. Yet from the text of Isaiah 15 and 16, the LORD would also judge neighbours, Moab and
QT 28/02/2025 Fri. Ephesians 2:11–22. Remembering the past emptiness. Thank God now for privileges bestowed. 追忆过去的空虚.现在为上帝所赐的恩典而感恩。
QT 28/02/2025 Fri. Ephesians 2:11–22. Remembering the past emptiness. Thank God now for privileges bestowed.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eph2:11-22
Ephesians 2:11–13 [11] Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the
QT 27/02/2025 Thu. Isaiah 14. Two Reasons and Responses. 两个理由和回应。
QT 27/02/2025 Thu. Isaiah 14. Two Reasons and Responses.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah14
Firstly, the LORD at many times in history chose compassion on His people rather than letting go on them the full measure of His wrath. Can we think of any reason(s) for
QT 26/02/2025 Wed. Isaiah 13. Can He Really Do it? 祂真的能做到吗?
QT 26/02/2025 Wed. Isaiah 13. Can He Really Do it?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah13
Isaiah 13:10–11
[10] For the stars of the heavens and their constellations
will not give their light;
the sun will be dark at its rising,
and the moon will not
QT 25/02/2025 Tue. Isaiah 12. Put aside fears. 放下恐惧.
QT 25/02/2025 Tue. Isaiah 12. Put aside fears.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah12
The message of chapters 7–12 is short: Your family and clan are asked to put aside your fears of the politics of the world and the manipulations of the cunning human hearts, and
QT 24/02/2025 Mon. Isaiah 11. Evidence or Truth? Pathway or Highway? 证据还是真理?道路还是公路?
QT 24/02/2025 Mon. Isaiah 11. Evidence or Truth? Pathway or Highway?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah11
Judges in the courts seek to base their judgment on witnesses' accounts, documentary evidence received and by their own observations of people/exhibits. Judges decide by what their eyes see or
QT 23/02/2025 Sun. Isaiah 10. The final tumour—oppression. 最后的肿瘤--压迫.
QT 23/02/2025 Sun. Isaiah 10. The final tumour—oppression.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah10
Isaiah has been addressing misplaced human trust and pride, and how humans displaced The LORD as the centre of worship. This deadly disease of human pride had been growing and growing. Humans knowingly
QT 21/02/2025 Fri. Ephesians 2:1–10. Problem, Solution, Ultimate Purpose. 问题、解决方案、最终目的.
QT 21/02/2025 Fri. Ephesians 2:1–10. Problem, Solution, Ultimate Purpose
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eph2:1-10
PROBLEM
The PROBLEM faced by the readers of the epistle was that they walked the course of this world, followed the prince of the power of the air, and live
QT 20/02/2025 Thu. Isaiah 9. Salvation for Israel and the nations prophesied. 预言以色列和列国的救赎.
QT 20/02/2025 Thu. Isaiah 9. Salvation for Israel and the nations prophesied.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah9
Isaiah 9:1 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land
QT 19/02/2025 Wed. Isaiah 8. Trust the One who gave the irrefutable signs. 相信那赐下无可辩驳神迹的主。
QT 19/02/2025 Wed. Isaiah 8. Trust the One who gave the irrefutable signs.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah8
"The spoil speeds, the prey hastens" (Maher-shalal-hash-baz, 8:2) was associated with the name of Isaiah's son. This name pointed to the ending of those who refused the grace
QT 18/02/2025 Tue. Isaiah 7. Trust. In What? In Who? 信任:信什么?信任谁?
QT 18/02/2025 Tue. Isaiah 7. Trust. In What? In Who?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah7
The 2024 US elections are done, but the Singapore one is upcoming. With potential changes in politics, economics and even technology (e.g., AI and DeepSeek price volatility), what can citizens in
QT 17/02/2025 Mon. Isaiah 6. End of Man's ability—unmasks The LORD's capability. 人的尽头,神的开始.
QT 17/02/2025 Mon. Isaiah 6. End of Man's ability—unmasks The LORD's capability.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah6
人的尽头,神的开始
The juxtaposition of the death of King Uzziah (6:1) with Isaiah seeing the LORD sitting on the throne suggests to readers that, frequently, mankind can only
QT 16/02/2025 Sun. Isaiah 5. Unexpected Disappointments of A Love Song. 一首意想不到的失望情歌.
QT 14/02/2025 Fri. Isaiah 5. Unexpected Disappointments of A Love Song
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah5
The Valentine turned up for the date, yet somehow is not present at all. The prophet portrayed The LORD as singing a love song for His beloved people, having expended much
QT 14/02/2025 Fri. Ephesians 1:15–23. Pursuing faith, knowledge and spiritual transformation. 追求信心、知识和属灵的转变。
QT 14/02/2025 Fri. Ephesians 1:15–23. Pursuing faith, knowledge and spiritual transformation.
READ https://www.esv.org/Ephesians+1:15-23/
Check scope of thankfulness
What are the things that teachers can be thankful for regarding their students? What things parents can be thankful for when looking at
QT 13/02/2025 Thu. Isaiah 4. The Deficiency of Self-sufficiency. 自给自足的缺陷
QT 13/02/2025 Thu. Isaiah 4. The Deficiency of Self-sufficiency.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah4
Isaiah 4:1 And seven women shall take hold of one man in that day, saying, “We will eat our own bread and wear our own clothes, only let us be called by
QT 12/02/2025 Wed. Isaiah 3. The target of speeches and deeds. 言语和行动的目标。
QT 12/02/2025 Wed. Isaiah 3. The target of speeches and deeds.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah3
When we sit down for coffee, what conversational content hogs much of time? Just think about it. The target(s) of your speeches and deeds?
The effects of the core values
QT 11/02/2025 Tue. Isaiah 2. Reversals to come: Highs & Lows. 即将到来的逆转: 高点与低点.
QT 11/02/2025 Tue. Isaiah 2. Reversals to come: Highs & Lows.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah2
Helping God's people detect the differences:
The nations (Gentiles) shall one day respond favourably to God's ways (2:3), come near to learn God's laws (2:3), "walk in his paths" (2:
QT 10/02/2025 Mon. Isaiah 1. Denunciation of sin. Appeal to u-turn. Promise of better outcomes. 谴责罪恶, 呼吁回头, 承诺更好的结果.
QT 10/02/2025 Mon. Isaiah 1. Denunciation of sin. Appeal to u-turn. Promise of better outcomes.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah1
Firstly, during Isaiah's time of about 700BC, he spoke into the condition of God's people then (1:2–9). Isaiah called upon the earth and heavens to
QT 09/02/2025 Sun. Song of Songs 8. Exciting Serious Enjoyment. 令人兴奋的严肃享受.
QT 09/02/2025 Sun. Song of Songs 8. Exciting Serious Enjoyment.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/song8
Both grandmas on the paternal/maternal sides taught us "huay sio cha" (Teochew for 火烧木柴, i.e., fire burns firewood). This captured the powerful yet dangerous topic of this book, love. Song
QT 07/02/2025 Fri. Ephesians 1:1–14 Glorious Time, Gift, Unity and Guarantee. 荣耀的时间、礼物、合一和保证。
QT 07/02/2025 Fri. Ephesians 1:1–14 Glorious Time, Gift, Unity and Guarantee.
READ https://www.esv.org/Ephesians+1:1–14
The writer of this letter to the Ephesians lived in 1st Century A.D., Hebrew name Saul, Latin name Paulos. He is not a procrastinator but
QT 06/02/2025 Thu. Song of Songs 7. The LORD, Creator over the sensual. 耶和华,感官的创造者。
QT 06/02/2025 Thu. Song of Songs 7. The LORD, Creator over the sensual.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/song7
Who is going to reach the next generation faster on teaching this topic, social media, educational institutions or you QT readers in our church?
Every part of the woman's
QT 05/02/2025 Wed. Song of Songs 6. Be Positive. Choose Well. Be Committed. 积极乐观。做出好的选择。坚定不移。
QT 05/02/2025 Wed. Song of Songs 6. Be Positive. Choose Well. Be Committed.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/song6
What is going on in chapter 6 is not easy to layout in a chronological timeline. While the women asked about the location of the male (6:1), the
QT 04/02/2025 Tue. Song of Songs 5. Handling Imperfections in an Imperfect World. 在不完美的世界中处理不完美。
QT 04/02/2025 Tue. Song of Songs 5. Handling Imperfections in an Imperfect World.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/song5
Psychologist John Gottman (born 1942) pointed us to the importance of praise outnumbering negative comments 20 to 1 if there was to be any hope or chance of a
QT 03/02/2025 Mon. Song of Songs 4. Lock, unlock and implications for song quality. 锁定、解锁和对歌曲质量的影响。
QT 03/02/2025 Mon. Song of Songs 4. Lock, unlock and implications for song quality.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/song4
Song 4 comprises much of the man's praise for his lover (4:1–6). The mystery in the suggestive details that also obscure the exact attributes that he
QT 02/02/2025 Sun. Song of Songs 3. The "chiong" and "brake" of relationships. 关系的“冲”与“停”。
QT 02/02/2025 Sun. Song of Songs 3. The "go" and "brake" of relationships.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/song3
The bride was thinking of the groom in the night (3:1) and takes active steps to search him out (3:2–4). She was not afraid even to
QT 31/01/2025 Fri. Song of Songs 2. Catch the foxes for us. 要为我们捉拿狐狸.
QT 31/01/2025 Fri. Song of Songs 2. Catch the foxes for us.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/song2
Why are there foxes and why these need to be caught? If these foxes are not caught, what would happen to the relationship between the man and woman in Song
QT 30/01/2025 Thu. Song of Songs 1. Do not gaze at me because I am dark. 你们不要因为我黑,就盯着我.
QT 30/01/2025 Thu. Song of Songs 1. Do not gaze at me because I am dark.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/song1
Kissing intimacy (1:2), pursuit of love (1:4, 7), colour of skin (1:5, 6), discriminations against the lady (1:6), equal opportunities and social
QT 29/01/2025 Wed. Ecclesiastes 12. Remember before you can't. 在你不能回想之前要记得。
QT 29/01/2025 Wed. Ecclesiastes 12. Remember before you can't.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl12
Ecclesiastes 12:1–2 [1] Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no
QT 28/01/2025 Tue. Ecclesiastes 11. Risks. Remember. Recreation. 冒险。回忆。娱乐。
QT 28/01/2025 Tue. Ecclesiastes 11. Risks. Remember. Recreation.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl11
Ecclesiastes 11:1–2
[1] Cast your bread upon the waters,
for you will find it after many days.
[2] Give a portion to seven, or even to eight,
for you know not what
QT 27/01/2025 Mon. Ecclesiastes 10. Embrace Wisdom Even as You Encounter Life's Folly and Uncertainty. 即使遭遇人生的愚蠢和不确定性,也要拥抱智慧。
QT 27/01/2025 Mon. Ecclesiastes 10
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl10
Paying attention to pursue wisdom and avoiding folly are important investments of time and attention because "a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor" (10:1), just as "Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off a stench"
QT 26/01/2025 Sun. Ecclesiastes 9. The Righteous and Wicked all die. What now? 义人和恶者都会死去。现在怎么办?
QT 26/01/2025 Sun. Ecclesiastes 9. The Righteous and Wicked all die. What now?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl9
The experiences of those of us who have lived long enough suggest that it was not always perceivable that God rewards the righteous and punishes the wicked. In fact,
QT 24/01/2025 Fri. Ecclesiastes 8. Faith in God in the midst of life's complexities. 在错综复杂的生活中对上帝充满信心。
QT 24/01/2025 Fri. Ecclesiastes 8. Faith in God in the midst of life's complexities.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl8
The wise are rarity, especially the ones who have the wisdom to deal with kings and the powerful alike. The Qoheleth recommended keeping the king's command as a
QT 23/01/2025 Thu. Ecclesiastes 7. Take profit when both the good and bad happens. 无论顺境还是逆境,都能获利。
QT 23/01/2025 Thu. Ecclesiastes 7. Take profit when both the good and bad happens.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl7
The various sayings are contrasted from 7:1–12 as the text continues to portray the complexities of living in this world. The reader can agree with many
QT 22/01/2025 Wed. Ecclesiastes 6. Can More Wealth Satisfy? 更多的财富能满足吗?
QT 22/01/2025 Wed. Ecclesiastes 6. Can More Wealth Satisfy?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl6
💡The line between responsible preparation and irresponsible hoarding can sometimes be difficult to identify-- Edward M. Curtis.
Chapter 6 contains Qoheleth's partial view of wealth. Though not complete, his views identify some negatives
QT 21/01/2025 Tue. Ecclesiastes 5. The Surprising Vanity of Excessive Words and Wealth. 言多必失及财富的惊人虚荣。
QT 21/01/2025 Tue. Ecclesiastes 5. The Surprising Vanity of Excessive Words and Wealth.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl5
A person good with words might be described as eloquent. A person who had amassed wealth might be described as having arrived. But Qoheleth brought to our attention the
QT 20/01/2025 Mon. Ecclesiastes 4. Living in between promise and fulfilment. 生活在应许与实现之间.
QT 20/01/2025 Mon. Ecclesiastes 4. Living in between promise and fulfilment
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl4
Oppression easily invokes anger against the oppressor and sympathy for the oppressed. Many examples prevail in history. But history also revealed that the oppressed today became the oppressor tomorrow! Sigh.
Read
QT 19/01/2025 Sun. Ecclesiastes 3. Frustration over "But is the time now"? "但现在是时候了吗?" 的沮丧 。
QT 19/01/2025 Sun. Ecclesiastes 3. But is the time now?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl3
Ecclesiastes 3:1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: (ESV)
The next 7 verses list out a time for this and that, even "He
2025 Coming Home.
QT 17/01/2025 Fri. Ecclesiastes 2. The incomprehensibility of similar outcomes. 相似结果的难以理解性。
QT 17/01/2025 Fri. Ecclesiastes 2. The incomprehensibility of similar outcomes.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl2
In any promotion exercise, some of us would get angry at the perceived unfairness of who gets promoted and gets a raise. The one who worked hard? The one who pulled in
QT 16/01/2025 Thu. Ecclesiastes 1. Life under the Sun. 日光之下的生活。
QT 16/01/2025 Thu. Ecclesiastes 1. Life under the Sun.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eccl1
Ecclesiastes 1:1–6 All Is Vanity
[1] The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
[2] Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher,
vanity of vanities! All is vanity.
QT 15/01/2025 Wed. Nehemiah 13. Maintenance of Purity.
QT 15/01/2025 Wed. Nehemiah 13. Maintenance of Purity.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh13
Worshippers of the LORD need to carefully maintain their relationship with Him by being vigilant not to introduce temptations or compromises that might be brought by non-worshippers into the worshippers' midst.
Nehemiah 13:1-3
QT 14/01/2025 Tue. Nehemiah 12. Recovering Joy Is Possible. 找回喜乐是可能的。
QT 14/01/2025 Tue. Nehemiah 12. Recovering Joy Is Possible.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh12
Celebration and the joy of worship ceased during their exile in Babylon and Persia. Can these be recovered? Can we recover this same joy in the walk with God this year?
For recovering
QT 13/01/2025 Mon. Nehemiah 11. Relocation for God's Purpose. 为神的目标的搬迁。
QT 13/01/2025 Mon. Nehemiah 11. Relocation for God's Purpose.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh11
Before COVID-19 struck, we decided in 2019 to go for BTO at Tengah in the hope of a better living environment. Others relocate perhaps to move closer to their child's future school, work
QT 12/01/2025 Sun. Nehemiah 10. The Blessed Sincere Re-Commitment. 有福的真诚委身。
QT 12/01/2025 Sun. Nehemiah 10. The Blessed Sincere Re-Commitment.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh10
In the modern world inclined towards "no strings attached", no strings attached relationship, no strings attached membership, would "commitment" in the things of God even start to make sense?
Nehemiah 10:39 For
QT 10/01/2025 Fri. Nehemiah 9. God's Constant Mercy: Not to be taken for granted. 上帝恒久的仁慈: 并非理所当然。
QT 10/01/2025 Fri. Nehemiah 9. God's Constant Mercy: Not to be taken for granted.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh9
The long confession highlights a few points: No matter how rebellious people have been in the past, they can count on God to keep his gracious promises as
QT 09/01/2025 Thu. Nehemiah 8. Understanding + Obey = Rejoice. 理解 + 服从 = 喜乐.
QT 09/01/2025 Thu. Nehemiah 8. Understanding + Obey = Rejoice
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh8
Student initiated activity (SIA) has its benefits—more momentum in the learning process.
Nehemiah 8:1–2 Ezra Reads the Law
[1] And all the people gathered as one man into the square before
QT 08/01/2025 Wed. Nehemiah 7. Hardware, software, middle-ware. 硬件、软件、中间件。
QT 08/01/2025 Wed. Nehemiah 7. Hardware, software, middle-ware.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh7
Some of you might have taken the keys to your new BTO flat before and renovations had been done. You give thanks for having come thus far in setting up a home, overcoming scheduling
QT 07/01/2025 Tue. Nehemiah 6. Resisting Intimidation. 抵制恐吓。
QT 07/01/2025 Tue. Nehemiah 6. Resisting Intimidation.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh6
You would probably have experienced intimidation before, where others threatened you with a consequence if you do not accede to their requests. When being shouted at, the physical decibel of the sound waves reaches your
QT 06/01/2025 Mon. Nehemiah 5. Enemy from within. 内部的敌人。
QT 06/01/2025 Mon. Nehemiah 5. Enemy from within.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh5
Nehemiah 5:1 Now there arose a great outcry of the people and of their wives against their Jewish brothers. (ESV)
Nehemiah 4 dealt with the enemies from outside, by being united in the
QT 05/01/2025 Sun. Nehemiah 4. Handling Taunts. 处理嘲讽.
QT 05/01/2025 Sun. Nehemiah 4. Handling Taunts.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh4
Now that Nehemiah's contemporaries have started to turn back to God, God started His work to bring His people out of disgrace and disappointment. Yet their opponents continued to heap words on them with the
QT 03/01/2025 Fri. Nehemiah 3. Spiritual, Community, Participation. 属灵、群体、参与。
QT 03/01/2025 Fri. Nehemiah 3. Spiritual, Community, Participation.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh3
Nehemiah 3 seems to be a mere list of who worked where to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Further examination, however, reveal valuable lessons.
Nehemiah 3:1 Rebuilding the Wall
Then Eliashib the high
QT 02/01/2025 Thu. Nehemiah 2. Receiving More Than We Can Imagine. 获得超乎想象的惊喜.
QT 02/01/2025 Thu. Nehemiah 2. Receiving More Than We Can Imagine.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh2
We received more than we ever asked or even imagined in 2024, isn't it? Are you continuing to give thanks to God for what you have, at where you are? We
QT 01/01/2025 Wed. Nehemiah 1. Prayers & Overcoming Troubles. 祈祷与克服困难。
QT 01/01/2025 Wed. Nehemiah 1
READ http://www.esvbible.org/neh1
Happy New Year! This rich passage has many angles to learn.
(1) As Nehemiah prays for God's help to overcome the problems of his days, worshippers of God need to turn to God to, as we encounter
QT 31/12/2024 Tue. Blind Not To The New Things for 2025 不要对 2025 年的新事物视而不见
QT 31/12/2024 Tue. Blind Not To The New Things for 2025
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isa43:19-21
Isaiah 43:19–21
[19] Behold, I am doing a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and
QT 30/12/2024 Mon. Christmas Message 11. The outsider performs better? 外人的表现比较好?
QT 30/12/2024 Mon. Christmas Message 11. The outsider performs better?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/luke17:11-19
Luke 17:11–19 Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers
[11] On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. [12] And as he entered a village, he was
QT 29/12/2024 Sun. Christmas Message 10. Wedding Feast. 婚宴。
QT 29/12/2024 Sun. Christmas Message 10. Wedding Feast. 婚宴。
READ http://www.esvbible.org/matt22:1-14
Matthew 22:1–14 The Parable of the Wedding Feast
[1] And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, [2] “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who
QT 27/12/2024 Fri. Christmas Message 09. One Seed. 一个种子。
QT 27/12/2024 Fri. Christmas Message 09. One Seed.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/gen12:1-9
Genesis 12:1–9 [1] Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. [2] And
QT 26/12/2024 Thu. Christmas Message 08. Because of the great fire. 因为那强烈的火
QT 26/12/2024 Thu. Christmas Message 08. Because of the great fire.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/deut18:15-22
Deuteronomy 18:15–22 A New Prophet like Moses
[15] “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it
QT 25/12/2024 Wed. Christmas Message 07. When the fullness of time had come. 但到了时机成熟。
QT 25/12/2024 Wed. Christmas Message 07. When the fullness of time had come.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/gal4:4-5
Galatians 4:4–5 [4] But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, [5] to redeem
QT 24/12/2024 Tue. Christmas Message 06. A different kind of King. 与众不同的王.
QT 24/12/2024 Tue. Christmas Message 06. A different kind of King.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/zech9:9-10
Zechariah 9:9–10 The Coming King of Zion
[9] Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous
QT 23/12/2024 Mon. Christmas Message 05. Rejection by unlikely people. 被不太可能的人拒绝。
QT 23/12/2024 Mon. Christmas Message 05. Rejection by unlikely people.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/john1:10-11
John 1:10–11 [10] He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. [11] He came to his own, and
QT 22/12/2024 Sun. Christmas Message 04. Bethlehem Baby, For The LORD. 为耶和华而生的伯利恒婴孩
QT 22/12/2024 Sun. Christmas Message 04. Bethelehem Baby, For The LORD.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/micah5:2
Micah 5:2
[2] But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,
from you shall come forth for me
one who is
QT 20/12/2024 Fri. Christmas Message 03. The Great Gift. 伟大的礼物。
QT 20/12/2024 Fri. Christmas Message 03. The Great Gift.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/john3:16-21
John 3:16–21 For God So Loved the World
[16] “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but
QT 19/12/2024 Thu. Christmas Message 02: Accepting the Gift of the Seed. 接受种子的馈赠。
QT 19/12/2024 Thu. Christmas Message 02: Accepting the Gift of the Seed.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/jer23:5-8
Jeremiah 23:5–8 [5] “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king
QT 18/12/2024 Wed. Christmas Message 01: Get or Give? 捉或给?
QT 18/12/2024 Wed. Christmas Message 01: Get or Give?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/luke2
Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
QT 17/12/2024 Tue. 2Peter 3. Life in light of His coming. 关注耶稣再来的生活。
QT 17/12/2024 Tue. 2Peter 3. Life in light of His coming.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2pe3
Contrary to what the scoffers might say (2Pe 3:3), Jesus is coming again. Knowing about His coming should change our lives.
(1) Since Jesus comes again to judge the world,
QT 16/12/2024 Mon. Church Camp Day 04. Joy of Serving Together: Same & Different. 共同事奉的喜乐——相同与不同。
QT 16/12/2024 Mon. Church Camp Day 04. Joy of Serving Together: Same & Different.
We are blessed to have to the opportunity to savour food from various cultures—Italian Pizza, Indian Prata, Sushi with wasabi. Cheese and more types of cheese. Same flour types yet prepared and cooked differently.
QT 15/12/2024 Sun. Church Camp Day 03. Love without Money? 没有用到金钱的爱?
QT 15/12/2024 Sun. Church Camp Day 03. Love without Money?
"That working husband is very good in many things, except that he doesn't give his family any money at all. Never. Full stop." Or "That working wife is very good in many things, except that she doesn't give
QT 14/12/2024 Sat. Church Camp Day 02. Same Roots Originally. 本是同根生.
QT 14/12/2024 Sat. Church Camp Day 02. Same Roots Originally.
We read yesterday that Unity is Reality in the spiritual realm, and it is now up to our response to that truth to make it a reality on the ground and in our daily experiences too.
Renewed service
QT 13/12/2024 Fri. Church Camp Day 01. United in Reality. 合一是事实.
QT 13/12/2024 Fri. Church Camp Day 01. United in Reality.
About 280+ of us are travelling to a common place today, covering a few hundred kilometres. Why bother?
Not all would prefer to travel—many prefer to stay at home. Not all would choose this location—preferring to
QT 12/12/2024 Thu. 2Peter 2. Detecting & Avoiding false teachers. 识别和避免假教师。
QT 12/12/2024 Thu. 2Peter 2. Detecting & Avoiding false teachers.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2pe2
False prophets existed during the time of the Old Testament prophets. False teachers existed during the time of the early church (2:1) and ours too.
Peter helped his readers to sift out
QT 11/12/2024 Wed. 2Peter 1. Humbly continually learning. 虚心地不断学习。
QT 11/12/2024 Wed. 2Peter 1. Humbly continually learning.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2pe1
We have the necessary ingredients for "life and godliness" (2Pe 1:3). These were given so that we can grow to be "partakers of the divine nature" (2Pe 1:4). These important truths do
QT 10/12/2024 Tue. 1Peter 5. Be Examples. Be ready to say, "Follow me"! 做榜样。随时准备说 “跟我”!
QT 10/12/2024 Tue. 1Peter 5. Be Examples. Be ready to say, "Follow me"!
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1pet5
The Apostle Peter now reveals an additional role he has—"a fellow elder". From 1 Peter 5, we see details of this role :-
(1) The elder will share
QT 09/12/2024 Mon. 1Peter 4. Avoid Sin. Trust God when encountering sufferings. 避免罪恶。遇到苦难时相信上帝。
QT 09/12/2024 Mon. 1Peter 4. Avoid Sin. Trust God when encountering sufferings.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1pet4
In 1 Peter 4, with the same tone as Paul in Gal 2:20, Peter reminds the recipients not to live "for evil human desires" (1Pe 4:2) but "rather
QT 08/12/2024 Sun. 1Peter 3. The Better Accessory for both men and women. 适合男女的更好装饰品。
QT 08/12/2024 Sun. 1Peter 3. The Better Accessory for both men and women.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1pe3
Fashion accessories and precious metals are not the most valuable things a woman (or man for that matter) can wear (1Pe 3:3). However, precious in God's sight (1Pe
QT 06/12/2024 Fri. 1Peter 2. Become Who You Are. 成为真正的你.
QT 06/12/2024 Friday. 1Peter 2. Friday 06/12/2024 1Peter 2. Become Who You Are.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/pet2
Longing for the pure spiritual milk (1Pe 2:2) is a decision each of us has to make, so that there can be spiritual growth. Do not
QT 05/12/2024 Thu. 1Peter 1. Our Present & Future Salvation. 我们现在和未来的救赎.
QT 05/12/2024 Thu. 1Peter 1. Our Present & Future Salvation.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/pet1
God have chosen you believers for salvation and separating you all from the world. How is this possible when we still live in this world? God does this through the Spirit, who applies
QT 04/12/2024 Wed. James 5. Robbing workers? Wait for God? 抢劫工人?等待上帝?
QT 04/12/2024 Wed. James 5. Robbing workers? Wait for God?
READ https://www.esv.org/james5
James 5 closes with a warning to the "rich people" who glory in the accumulation of "wealth", "gold and silver" - "hoarded wealth" (Jas 5:1-3). Luxury and self-indulgence might have been
QT 03/12/2024 Tue. James 4. Peace with God & Enemies of the world? 与上帝和平相处,与世界为敌?
QT 03/12/2024 Tue. James 4. Peace with God & Enemies of the world?
READ https://www.esv.org/james4
Let's face it, we are no judge. This is because "There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you - who
QT 02/12/2024 Mon. James 3. Tongue, a test kit for maturity? 舌头,成熟度测试工具?
QT 02/12/2024 Mon. James 3. Tongue, a test kit for maturity?
READ https://www.esv.org/james3
Free reusable test kit for Christian maturity. The tongue is a good test kit because it is so powerful, hard to control and frequently reveals the condition of one's heart accurately.
QT 01/12/2024 Sun. James 2. Do not show favouritism. 不要偏袒他人。
QT 01/12/2024 Sun. James 2. Do not show favouritism.
READ https://www.esv.org/james2
James 2 examines the attitude that "I am right" and deals with whether this "rightness" is shown in a person's actions. James commanded readers not to show favouritism (See 2:1) and gives
QT 29/11/2024 Fri. James 1. Practices founded on Theology. 建立在神学基础上的实践。
QT 29/11/2024 Fri. James 1. Practices founded on Theology.
READ https://www.esv.org/james1
Sadly, Christian "truth" and "practice" have sometimes been pitted against each other. Sadly also, "Academic studies" of Scripture" have also been set against "Pastoral applications" of Scripture.
REFLECTION (1): Isn't the practice of
QT 28/11/2024 Thu. Hebrews 13. Follow the loving examples. 以爱心为榜样.
QT 28/11/2024 Thu. Hebrews 13. Follow the loving examples.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb13
In the concluding chapter, the writer exhorts readers:-
(1). Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters (Heb 13:1).
REFLECTION (1): Is there someone you dislike? You need to ask
QT 27/11/2024 Wed. Hebrews 12. Not beyond correction. 并非无法纠正。
QT 27/11/2024 Wed. Hebrews 12
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb12
The many ancients of chapter 11 should cause the readers of Hebrews to "lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely" (Heb 12:1). The readers should then fix their eyes on Jesus (Heb 12:
QT 26/11/2024 Tue. Hebrews 11. Evidences of multiple witnesses. 多名证人的证据。
QT 26/11/2024 Tue. Hebrews 11. Evidences of multiple witnesses.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb11
Cling on to Jesus!
REFLECTION: But how can I cling on to someone whom I do not see? How can I cling on when I feel like shrinking back?
APPLICATION: Learn and imitate
QT 25/11/2024 Mon. Hebrews 10. The broken and contrite heart sacrifice. 献祭:忧伤的灵,痛悔的心。
QT 25/11/2024 Mon. Hebrews 10. The broken and contrite heart sacrifice.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb10
In Hebrews 10, the writer repeats, in case the readers do not get it: Jesus Christ IS the one who can really "clean up" a worshiper (Heb 10:1-18) so that
New Song (2) Trailer: 《耶稣明天的盼望》(Jesus Our Hope Of Tomorrow) [Horizontal]
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New Song (2) Trailer: 《耶稣明天的盼望》(Jesus Our Hope Of Tomorrow) [Horizontal]
"Our second beautiful new song, 《耶稣明天的盼望》(Jesus Our Hope Of Tomorrow), resonates deeply with the Christian message of hope and redemption, especially during the Christmas season.
我们第二首优美的新歌《耶稣明天的盼望》与基督的盼望和救赎信息产生了深深的共鸣,尤其是在圣诞节期间。
The lyrics speak of
QT 24/11/2024 Sun. Hebrews 9. The Better Version. 更佳版本.
QT 24/11/2024 Sun. Hebrews 9. The Better Version.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb9
Why go back to the OLD ORDER of things when you have the better and superior NEW ORDER in Jesus Christ now?
The older order had an earthly sanctuary set up using materials (Heb
QT 22/11/2024 Fri Ezekiel 48. In Sync With His Worthiness. 与祂的尊容相称。
QT 22/11/2024 Fri Ezekiel 48. In Sync With His Worthiness.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+48/
MEDITATION: The allotment of land in Ezekiel 47-48 displayed some basic facts of the new temple: people were to live on land alloted by the LORD Himself.
The use of the
QT 21/11/2024 Thu Ezekiel 47. Dead Sea transformed to Living Sea. 死海变活海。
QT 21/11/2024 Thu Ezekiel 47. Dead Sea transformed to Living Sea.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+47/
MEDITATION: In what ways would the waters of the Dead Sea near "the Arabah ... become fresh" (Ezek 47:8) such that it will support "very many fish" (Ezek 47:9)
QT 20/11/2024 Wed Ezekiel 46. Living with the orderly God. 与有秩序的上帝一起生活。
QT 20/11/2024 Wed Ezekiel 46. Living with the orderly God.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+46/
MEDITATION: In the new temple vision, the prince, the priests and the people took part in regular activities (Ezek 46:2-3). Their privileges and roles were different but together, they displayed
QT 19/11/2024 Tue Ezekiel 45. Understand the Priorities in the Temple. 了解圣殿中的优先事项。
QT 19/11/2024 Tue Ezekiel 45. Understand the Priorities in the Temple.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+45/
MEDITATION: Sense the ratios of size of land alloted? The Most Holy Place (10,000 cubits), ministry place for the Levites (10,000 cubits) and for the "whole house of
QT 18/11/2024 Mon Ezekiel 44. The Old, The New and The Renewed. 旧的、新的和更新的。
QT 18/11/2024 Mon Ezekiel 44. The Old, The New and The Renewed.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+44/
MEDITATION: The LORD continued to bring Ezekiel on the tour of the new temple He had envisaged.
Various interpreters have viewed the new temple of Ezek 40-48 as either
QT 17/11/2024 Sun. Hebrews 8. The Main Point of Comparing. 对比的要点。
QT 17/11/2024 Sun. Hebrews 8. The Main Point of Comparing.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb8
After writing at length on various comparisons, the writer now comes to the MAIN POINT.
"Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one
QT 15/11/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 43. The VIP in the Temple. 圣殿中的贵宾。
QT 15/11/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 43. The VIP in the Temple.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+43/
MEDITATION: In a sense, a building without people might seem dead. Indeed, after all the detailed descriptions of the temple, the all important resident of it was returning, the LORD Himself
QT 14/11/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 42. Return to Renewed Worship. 返回 “更新的崇拜”。
QT 14/11/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 42. Return to Renewed Worship.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+42/
MEDITATION: The LORD was coming back to reside with His people again! It would have been ideal to say it ONCE and the people obeyed. But the LORD patiently proclaimed His desire
QT 13/11/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 41. Reverence for the LORD. 敬畏神.
QT 13/11/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 41. Reverence for the LORD.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+41/
MEDITATION: Reading Ezekiel 41 might have tested your patience. It described in detail the PATIENCE of the LORD in revising the things taught to His people.
Exodus 25-40 and 1Kings 5-8 contain
QT 12/11/2024 Tue. Ezekiel 40. The New Better Temple. 新的更好的圣殿.
QT 12/11/2024 Tue. Ezekiel 40. The New Better Temple.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+40/
MEDITATION: Ezek 33-37 had promised the LORD's presence with His people after their discipline. Thereafter, Ezek 38-39 reminded listeners of God's supremacy over all of creation.
Beginning from Ezek 40, the LORD
QT 11/11/2024 Mon. Hebrews 7. Faithfulness expressed? 忠实的表达?
QT 11/11/2024 Mon. Hebrews 7. Faithfulness expressed?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb7
In Hebrews 7, the writer continues to persuade you that Jesus "truly meets our need" (Heb 7:26) on the basis that Jesus is:-
(1) Holy;
(2) Blameless;
(3) Set apart from sinners;
(4)
QT 10/11/2024 Sun. Hebrews 6. Only Forward. 只有向前!
QT 10/11/2024 Sun. Hebrews 6. Only Forward
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb6
The sheer impossibility of the real Christian falling away means that the readers of Hebrew have got only one way left—to move forward, commit to Jesus Christ and grow in maturity (Heb 6:1)
QT 08/11/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 39. Cleansed for Service. 洁净及事奉。
QT 08/11/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 39. Cleansed for Service.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+39/
MEDITATION: God's rule over the universe was evident in His dealings with Gog and Magog (Ezek 39:1,6). Fire was at His disposal (Ezek 39:6), so were the birds and beasts
QT 07/11/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 38. Keep Close To God. 与神紧密地同行。
QT 07/11/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 38. Keep Close To God.
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+38/
MEDITATION: The LORD was able to restore dead people, both physically and in their relationship with Him (see Ezekiel 37). But restored Israel did not mean an Israel that was free from
QT 06/11/2024 Wed. Hebrews 5. Tough decision, but worth it! 艰难的决定,但值得!
QT 06/11/2024 Wed. Hebrews 5. Tough decision, but worth it!
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb5
The readers of Hebrews are in danger of giving up on their Christian faith, tempted to return to their former religion due to problems encountered and the sacrifices required of them.
But
QT 05/11/2024 Tue. Hebrews 4. The wisest learn from the mistakes of others. 智者从他人的错误中学习。
QT 05/11/2024 Tue. Hebrews 4
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb4
Hebrews chapters 1-2 reminds readers that God revealed Himself in times past through the prophets but in the readers' days, He has spoken again through His Son, who surpasses all, including the angels.
For this situation, the
QT 04/11/2024 Mon. Hebrews 3. Better than Moses. 比摩西更伟大。
QT 04/11/2024 Mon. Hebrews 3
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb3
The refusal to listen to the TRUE prophets sent by God caused disaster for God's people in the Old Testament era. On the other hand, the inclination to listen to FALSE prophets also resulted in national crisis
QT 03/11/2024 Sun. Hebrews 2. A Superior Priest. 更好的祭司。
QT 03/11/2024 Sun. Hebrews 2. A Superior Priest.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb2
The message relating to Jesus Christ is something which the readers must not "drift away" from (Heb 2:1). Violation of an angel's message is punished, even more so the rejection of Jesus' message.
QT 01/11/2024 Friday. Ezekiel 37. Bones alive! 活的骸骨。
QT 01/11/2024 Friday. Ezekiel 37
READ https://www.esv.org/Eze+37/
MEDITATION: In the valley of dry bones passage, the LORD envisioned the day when the "very dry" bones would, once again, have sinews, flesh and skin (Ezek 37:5-6).
Occurring after the promise of "a new
QT 31/10/2024 Thu. Hebrews 1. Embrace the Superior Choice. 拥抱最佳的选择。
QT 31/10/2024 Thu. Hebrews 1. Embrace the Superior Choice.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/heb1
The superiority of Jesus Christ over all gives comfort for those who obey Him but results in severe consequences for those who reject Him.
God has spoken to the readers' ancestors (Heb 1:
QT 30/10/2024 Wed. Philemon 1. Demonstration of Doctrine of Substitution. 替代学说的论证.
QT 30/10/2024 Wed. Philemon 1.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/phm1
Paul’s letter to Philemon was written around AD 60 during his imprisonment in Rome.
(1) Obedience to God: Philemon was Paul’s friend and legal owner of the slave Onesimus. In this letter, Paul appealed for
QT 29/10/2024 Tue. Titus 3. Inclusiveness' Limit. 包容性极限.
QT 29/10/2024 Tue. Titus 3
READ https://www.esvbible.org/tit3
"Inclusiveness" of the wrong kind was clearly rebutted when Paul instructed Titus, saying "Have nothing more to do with him" (Tit 3:10) after warning this divisive person twice.
Paul instructed Titus to remind others to submit
QT 28/10/2024 Mon. Titus 2. Teaching & Modeling. 教导及示范。
QT 28/10/2024 Mon. Titus 2. Teaching & Modeling.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/tit2
It is difficult to have God pleasing practice and behaviour without intention to live closely according to God's Word. Dubious practices/behaviours are likely to have arisen from dubious doctrine and not from "sound doctrine"
QT 27/10/2024 Sun. Titus 1. Leadership Criteria. 领袖的条件。
QT 27/10/2024 Sun. Titus 1
READ http://www.esvbible.org/tit1
Mission trips should not just END with conversions after a gospel presentation. It should continue with the establishment of CHURCHES in their midst.
The establishment of a church starts with the appointment of leaders - "Appoint elders
QT 25/10/2024 Fri. 2Timothy 4. Choose sides? 选边站?
QT 25/10/2024 Fri. 2Timothy 4. Choose sides?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2tim4
We live all of life in expectation of that encounter, the encounter with "his appearing and his kingdom" (2Tim 4:1).
Focus on diligent and patient preaching of the word whatever the circumstances (2Tim 4:
QT 24/10/2024 Thu. 2Timothy 3. Imitating Who? 效法谁?
QT 24/10/2024 Thu. 2Timothy 3. Imitating Who?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2tim3
The Scripture is ancient but also modern. Many will identify with 2Tim 3:2-4, "For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive" etc.
REFLECTION (1): Have I followed Paul's warning
QT 23/10/2024 Wed. 2Timothy 2. Teacher, Soldier, Athlete, Farmer. 教师、士兵、运动员、农夫。
QT 23/10/2024 Wed. 2Timothy 2. Teacher, Soldier, Athlete, Farmer.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2tim2
[2Tim 2:1-2] As a TEACHER, Timothy is to pass on Paul's teaching. Timothy is NOT free to improvise, expand nor change the apostle's teachings. He is to find reliable men and entrust
QT 22/10/2024 Tue. 2Timothy 1. Cherishing Privileges. 珍惜特权.
QT 22/10/2024 Tue. 2Timothy 1. Cherishing Privileges.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2tim1
Paul faced his "time of departure" (2Tim 4:6-8) in a lonely and dark prison. He anticipated execution but also thinks about the continuation of the gospel.
He encouraged Timothy to be steadfast (2Tim 1:
QT 21/10/2024 Mon. 1Timothy 6. Wearing a valuable attire—Good Attitude. 穿着有价值的服装--良好的态度。
QT 21/10/2024 Mon. 1Timothy 6. Wearing a valuable attire—Good Attitude.
https://www.esvbible.org/1tim6
1Tim 6:1-2: Lastly, Paul urged that subordinates should respect their superiors in the market place, especially if they were believers. Do have good work attitude and value-add to your employers' business.
QT 20/10/2024 Sun. 1Timothy 5. Loving far away from home? 远离家才能表达爱吗?
QT 20/10/2024 Sun. 1Timothy 5. Loving far away from home??
https://www.esvbible.org/1tim5
“One of the most subtle temptations of the Devil is his suggestion that we can best comply with the demands of duty in some place far away from our home.” (White, Epistles to
QT 18/10/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 36. Posturing? 装腔作势?
QT 18/10/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 36. Posturing?
https://www.esv.org/Eze+36/
MEDITATION: The LORD reminded the house of Israel through Ezekiel that the great work which the LORD was about to do was based on His own work instead of Israel's (Ezek 36:16).
For a people
QT 17/10/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 35. Animosity & its consequences. 敌意及其后果。
QT 17/10/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 35
https://www.esv.org/Eze+35/
MEDITATION: The refusal to recognise the lordship of the LORD had negative consequences. Being opportunistic when others faced problems was less than honourable.
No doubt, ancient Israel and Judah experienced punishment because of their sins. In addition,
QT 16/10/2024 Wed. 1Timothy 4. Guard against falling away. 谨防迷失。
QT 16/10/2024 Wed. 1Timothy 4. Guard against falling away.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1tim4
Paul instructed Timothy to devote himself to the reading, preaching and teaching of Scripture (1Tim 4:13). Timothy should also be diligent in exercising his gift (1Tim 4:14-15).
REFLECTION (1): Can I
QT 15/10/2024 Tue. 1Timothy 3. Checklist for the overseers. 成为合格的监督者的清单.
QT 15/10/2024 Tue. 1Timothy 3. Checklist for the overseers.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1tim3
If a local church flourishes, she would have likely adhered to Paul's mandatory requirements for the "overseer" (1Tim 3:1,2). Paul seems to have used the terms "overseer", "elder" and "pastor" interchangeably.
QT 14/10/2024 Mon. 1Timothy 2. Before the watching world. 在世人的注视之下
QT 14/10/2024 Mon. 1Timothy 2
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1tim2
Because the world is watching, Paul urged Timothy to teach believers to have a prayerful attitude towards others, for "all people", even "for kings and all who are in high positions" (1Tim 2:1-2). There would then
QT 13/10/2024 Sun. 1Timothy 1. Curious for the right things? 对正确的事情的期待?
QT 13/10/2024 Sun. 1Timothy 1. Curious for the right things?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1tim1
"Speculations", "myths and endless genealogies" had sadly attracted the curiosity of the Ephesian believers (1Tim 1:4-5). Paul encouraged Timothy to focus on "love that issues from a pure heart and a
QT 11/10/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 34. Scattered or Strengthened? 分散还是强化?
QT 11/10/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 34. Scattered or Strengthened?
https://www.esv.org/Eze+34/
MEDITATION: The metaphor of "shepherd" was applied to Israel's leaders (Ezek 34:2). If we see at least one person following us, we are indeed leading someone (at least one). If we have some
QT 10/10/2024 Thu. 2Thessalonians 3. Distinctly Different. 与众不同。
QT 10/10/2024 Thu. 2Thessalonians 3
http://www.esvbible.org/2thes3
The gospel is available to ALL who hear and accept. It is all ENCOMPASSING. But the formation of a God honouring community is another matter. It is separate in mindset and heart from the world. It requires a
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QT 09/10/2024 Wed. 2Thessalonians 2. Countering the man of lawlessness. 对抗那大罪人。
QT 09/10/2024 Wed. 2Thessalonians 2. Countering the man of lawlessness.
http://www.esvbible.org/2thes2
Paul writes to the young Thessalonian church to guard against "the man of lawlessness" ("or man of sin"). Paul reveals to them that towards the end times, there will come a person who
QT 08/10/2024 Tue. 2Thessalonians 1. A Healthy Growth Process. 健康的成长。
QT 08/10/2024 Tue. 2Thessalonians 1. A Healthy Growth Process.
http://www.esvbible.org/2thes1
Paul thanks the young Thessalonian church for their growing faith. It has encouraged Paul very much and made him thank God too. He writes to them again to clarify the 2nd coming's prior events
QT 07/10/2024 Mon. Thessalonians 5. Be Assured This Will Happen. 这事一定会发生。
QT 07/10/2024 Mon. Thessalonians 5. Be Assured This Will Happen.
http://www.esvbible.org/1thes5
The Thessalonians were reminded that the day of the Lord would come—but it would be like as a thief in the night. The thief in the night imagery also occur in the
QT 06/10/2024 Sun. Thessalonians 4. Seeking Him in ordinary times. 在平凡中寻求祂.
QT 06/10/2024 Sun. Thessalonians 4. Seeking Him in ordinary times.
http://www.esvbible.org/1thes4
Popular discussions of the 'will of God' occur frequently at the upcoming big events of life. Which job? This spouse? Moving here or there?
Nothing wrong with seeking God at these pivotal moments.
QT 04/10/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 33. Responsibility of heeding warnings. 听从警告的责任。
QT 04/10/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 33
https://www.esv.org/Eze+33/
MEDITATION: The destruction of Jerusalem (Ezek 33:21-22) in about 585 B.C. was now a reality when the "fugitive from Jerusalem came" to Ezekiel to report the event.
This event validated Ezekiel's prophetic ministry and words
QT 03/10/2024 Thu. 1Thessalonians 3. Positives of faithfulness in suffering. 在苦难中坚守信仰的积极意义。
QT 03/10/2024 Thu. 1Thessalonians 3
http://www.esvbible.org/1thes3
Authenticity requires us to concede that suffering affliction is inevitable. It cannot be totally eliminated in the present life. As a follower of the LORD, however, Paul says that affliction "has come to pass, and just as you
QT 02/10/2024 Wed. 1Thessalonians 2. Mutuality required for blossoming ties. 美好的关系需要互相扶持。
QT 02/10/2024 Wed. 1Thessalonians 2.
http://www.esvbible.org/1thes2
The warm words Paul has for the Thessalonians are a stark contrast when compared with the word he used in First Corinthians. How did this two-way relationship of mutual respect, encouragement and partnership with the Thessalonians bloom?
On
QT 01/10/2024 Tue. 1Thessalonians 1. Steadfastly hoping for His coming. 坚定不移地期盼着主的再来.
QT 01/10/2024 Tue. 1Thessalonians 1. Steadfastly hoping for His coming.
http://www.esvbible.org/1thes1
Paul wrote to Thessalonica, a young church. He and those who had heard about it, praised the church. Their "work of faith", "labour of love" and "steadfastness of hope" were remembered dearly by
QT 30/09/2024 Mon. Colossians 4. Master of masters. 主人的主人.
QT 30/09/2024 Mon. Colossians 4. Master of masters.
http://www.esvbible.org/col4
Paul addressed the husband (3:19), father (3:21), and now here, masters. These are “head of the household.” Paul was concerned with Christian kindness and the regard of others rather than self. Nowadays, many
QT 29/09/2024 Sun. Ezekiel 32. Observe & change thought world. 观察和改变思想的领域.
QT 29/09/2024 Sun. Ezekiel 32. Observe & change thought world.
https://www.esv.org/Eze+32/
MEDITATION: Ezek 32 concludes the oracles against ancient Egypt and what she represented. Ezek 32:2 warned readers against self delusion, citing the example of Pharaoh who confused "a lion of the nations"
QT 27/09/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 31. Wealth, culture & weaponry versus trust. 财富、文化和武器及信心。
QT 27/09/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 31. Wealth, culture & weaponry versus trust.
https://www.esv.org/Eze+31/
MEDITATION: The turning point was, not surprisingly, related to the matter of PRIDE again, "And its heart was proud of its height" (Ezek 31:10).
The example cited was the king of
QT 26/09/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 30. Seeking refuge in who? 向谁寻求庇护?
QT 26/09/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 30. Seeking refuge in who?
https://www.esv.org/Eze+30/
MEDITATION: Ezek 30 continues wtih the section relating to ancient Egypt (Ezek 29:1-32:32). Her military might and pride would be dismantled (Ezek 30:4-8) and her wealth destroyed (Ezek 30:10-11)
QT 25/09/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 29. Centre of the Universe? 宇宙的中心?
QT 25/09/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 29. Centre of the Universe?
https://www.esv.org/Eze+29/
MEDITATION: Economic prowess led to pride (Ezek 28). So did military powers of ancient Egypt (Ezek 29). Ezekiel's message kept on harping at the sin of pride, because it was a fundamental sin
QT 24/09/2024 Tue. Ezekiel 28. Wealth "elevates". 财富会 “提升”。
QT 24/09/2024 Tue. Ezekiel 28
https://www.esv.org/Eze+28/
MEDITATION: Pride had led human beings to forget this truth: "I am the LORD" (Ezek 28:22,24,26). The LORD re-educated Ezekiel's audience to this fact.
It was precisely because Yahweh was the LORD that what
QT 23/09/2024 Mon. Ezekiel 27. Pride before fall, nothing new. 先骄傲后堕落,不稀奇。
QT 23/09/2024 Mon. Ezekiel 27.
https://www.esv.org/Eze+27/
MEDITATION: Accomplishment, pride, judgment, fall.
The city of Tyre engaged in prideful praise, "I am perfect in beauty" (Ezek 27:3). There was pride in her perfection (Ezek 27:4), exquisite contruction materials used (Ezek 27:5-11)
QT 22/09/2024 Sun. Ezekiel 26. Warning against pride towards God. 告诫人们不要在上帝面前骄傲。
QT 22/09/2024 Sun. Ezekiel 26.
https://www.esv.org/Eze+26/
MEDITATION: The city of Tyre gloated when Jerusalem suffered (Ezek 26:2). But Tyre itself was included in the oracles of the LORD against the foreign nations. The LORD was sovereign over all.
Tyre was made up
QT 20/09/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 25. LORD over all nations. 万国之主。
QT 20/09/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 25. LORD over all nations.
https://www.esv.org/Eze+25/
MEDITATION: Ezekiel 24 closes with the death of his wife (Ezek 24:15-27). The LORD's pain was no less with the siege of Jerusalem (Ezek 24:1-14) and the dealing with His own
QT 19/09/2024 Thu. Colossians 3. Put off and Put on. 脱去和穿上。
QT 19/09/2024 Thu. Colossians 3. Put off and Put on.
http://www.esvbible.org/col3
Paul elaborates this new way of thinking in 3:5–17 by comparing the old way of life that we must “put off” (3:5–11) and the new way of life we
QT 18/09/2024 Wed. Colossians 2. The complete and sufficient wisdom in Christ. 基督里完备充足的智慧.
QT 18/09/2024 Wed. Colossians 2. The complete and sufficient wisdom in Christ.
https://www.esvbible.org/col2
The Colossian church began well but was in danger of slipping back into former vices. Epaphras reported this danger to Paul, who was in prison. Paul wrote to remind the Colossians
QT 17/09/2024 Tue. Colossians 1. The Supremacy of Christ. 基督至高无上.
QT 17/09/2024 Tue. Colossians 1
http://www.esvbible.org/col1
The supremacy of Jesus Christ compels us to rejoice. It also compels us to worship Him alone, and labour diligently in God's work for us. Instead of paying undue attention to strict but dead rules regarding thinking framework,
QT 16/09/2024 Mon. Philippians 4. The Profile of Unity. 合一的概况。
QT 16/09/2024 Mon. Philippians 4. The Profile of Unity.
http://www.esvbible.org/phi4
Disunity might arise between groups with different ethics (holiness versus sin). Even among sinners, disunity can occur (disagreement on how to divide the loot). How about among those who profess to serve and worship
QT 15/09/2024 Sun. Philippians 3. Strive towards the more valuable. 努力追求那更有价值的.
QT 15/09/2024 Sun. Philippians 3. Strive towards the more valuable.
http://www.esvbible.org/phi3
When we hit a dead end in life, God has more doors opened to you than you think. Life is still worth living to its fullest, if we "forget" what lies behind as
QT 13/09/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 24. Pots and personal sacrifices. 锅和个人牺牲.
QT 13/09/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 24
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze24
Ezekiel 24:10–11 [10] Heap on the logs, kindle the fire, boil the meat well, mix in the spices, and let the bones be burned up. [11] Then set it empty upon the coals, that it
QT 12/09/2024 Thu. Philippians 2. Struggling for Christ's Interest. 为基督的利益而奋斗.
QT 12/09/2024 Thu. Philippians 2.
http://www.esvbible.org/phi2
Do we have the same love and mind? Meeting together frequently is no guarantee for that. Paul has warned the readers, "For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ" (Phi 2:21).
REFLECTION: Do
QT 11/09/2024 Wed. Philippians 1. Good in the end. 最终还是好的。
QT 11/09/2024 Wed. Philippians 1
http://www.esvbible.org/phi1
We should rejoice in good times as well as in bad times. In Christ (Phi 1:1) and for Christ (Phi 1:13), the "bad" times are only APPARENTLY so. Ironically, Paul's imprisonment advanced the gospel (Phi 1:
QT 10/09/2024 Tue. Ephesians 6. Slaves & Masters. Children & Parents. 奴隶与主人 ,孩子与父母。
QT 10/09/2024 Tue. Ephesians 6. Slaves & Masters. Children & Parents.
http://www.esvbible.org/eph6
If you are climbing a mountain for the first time, you might want to consult those who have climbed it at least one time more than you, or even 20 times more than you.
QT 09/09/2024 Mon. Ephesians 5. Walk in love. Walk in the light. 凭着爱心行事。行在光明中。
QT 09/09/2024 Mon. Ephesians 5. Walk in love. Walk in the light.
http://www.esvbible.org/eph5
Paul instructs readers with two "walks". Firstly, "walk in love" (Eph 5:2). How do we do that? Live a life of love the same way Christ loved and gave Himself
QT 08/09/2024 Sun. Ephesians 4. Christ based unity. 以基督为基础的团结。
QT 08/09/2024 Sun Ephesians 4. Christ based unity.
http://www.esvbible.org/eph4
Eph 4-6 focus on the CONDUCT of the church (people whom God called) which God has built. Paul urged them to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling” they have received (Eph 4:1)
QT 06/09/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 23. Drastic measures for drastic times. 非常时期的非常措施。
QT 06/09/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 23.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze23
MEDITATION: The story of Oholah and Oholibah is a story that depicted vividly the history, conduct and destiny of Samaria and Jerusalem respectively (Ezek 23:4).
When a sick person in hospital does not respond to medical
QT 05/09/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 22. The necessity of purification. 净化的必要性。
QT 05/09/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 22.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze22
MEDITATION: A high point of prophetic preaching is the proclamation of the LORD's disgust and anger when His beautiful design has been corrupted or ignored. Relying on false gods (idolatry) was the main problem (Ezek 22:3,
QT 04/09/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 21. Refinements & swords. 精炼与剑。
QT 04/09/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 21. Refinements & swords.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze21
MEDITATION: The transgressions and sins of Israel (Ezek 21:24) would have to be dealt with and refined with punishment (Ezek 21:25).
The instrument of this refinement was the sword of the LORD (Ezek
QT 03/09/2024 Tue. Ezekiel 20. Responsibility for one's action. 对自己的行为负责。
QT 03/09/2024 Tue. Ezekiel 20
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze20
MEDITATION: Ezekiel 20 continues to look at the responsibility each generation had for their own conduct. Note that many of the "you" in Ezekiel 19 and 20 are in the plural--referring to the corporate identity of Israel
QT 02/09/2024 Mon. Ezekiel 19. Lion's wrong behaviour. 狮子的错误行为。
QT 02/09/2024 Mon. Ezekiel 19. Lion's wrong behaviour.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze19
MEDITATION: Ezekiel 19 presents readers with a riddle.
REFLECTION: Who was the first lion cub (Ezek 19:2-4)? Who was the second (Ezek 19:5-9)? Could any of the two cubs be the "violent
QT 01/09/2024 Sun Ephesians 3. Meaningful sufferings of Paul. 保罗有意义的苦难。
QT 01/09/2024 Sun Ephesians 3
http://www.esvbible.org/eph3
Eph 1-3 focus on God’s choosing and calling of His people in building up His church which is united because of Christ.
The mystery of God which was hidden from the world has been revealed to holy
QT 30/08/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 18. Personal Responsibility for current plight. 对目前的困境负有个人责任。
QT 30/08/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 18
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze18
MEDITATION: The exiles might have struggled with the idea of who was morally responsible for their current plight. Was it "the fathers" (Ezek 18:2,4,10,14,17,18,19,20) or "the children" themselves (Ezek
QT 29/08/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 17. Bending Towards Who? 倾向何人?
QT 29/08/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 17. Bending Towards Who? 倾向何人?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze17
MEDITATION: We have read much about the disaster that came upon the faithless people of God. The people should have their attention towards the LORD who brought them out of Egypt and planted
QT 28/08/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 16. Remember humble beginnings. 记住卑微的起点。
QT 28/08/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 16. Remember humble beginnings.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze16
MEDITATION: Growth in the relationship with the LORD through the passage of time had it challenges. The LORD had selected Jerusalem even though her roots were no better than the pagans (Ezek 16:3)
QT 27/08/2024 Tue. Ephesians 2. Salvation is God’s work and gift. Good works are our way of saying "Thank you" to God. 救赎是上帝的工作和恩赐。善行是我们向上帝说 “谢谢 ”的方式。
QT 27/08/2024 Tue. Ephesians 2. Salvation is God’s work and gift. Good works are our way of saying "Thank you" to God.
https://www.esvbible.org/eph2
We were spiritually dead but made alive in Christ by God’s love, mercy and grace (Eph 2:1, 4-5)
QT 26/08/2024 Mon. Ephesians 1. God's Past Works For You. 上帝曾经为你做的事。
QT 26/08/2024 Mon. Ephesians 1. God's Past Works For You
https://www.esvbible.org/eph1
In Christ, the broken relationship between the Creator God and Creation is patched back as one. People from all nations too come together as one church under Christ.
Believers obtain these blessings by
QT 25/08/2024 Sun. Galatians 6. Loads & Burdens to bear. 担子和负担.
QT 25/08/2024 Sun. Galatians 6. Loads & Burdens to bear.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/gal6
Finally, the law of love (Gal 5:13-15) and the fruit of the Spirit's (Gal 5:16-26) ultimate manifestations are these:
(1) A brother is willing to "bear one another's burdens" (Gal 6:
QT 23/08/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 15. Feel His Pain. 感受祂的痛苦。
QT 23/08/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 15. Feel His Pain.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze15
MEDITATION: Ezek 15:6 referred to the serious matter of how the LORD viewed Judah and Jerusalem in those times: "... So have I given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem" (Ezek 15:6), as "fire
QT 22/08/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 14. Rid idols from hearts. 去除心中的偶像。
QT 22/08/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 14. Rid idols from hearts.READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze14
MEDITATION: The LORD continued to explain to Ezekiel why Israel ended up in the current disaster.
(1) They took "their idols into their hearts" (Ezek 14:3) but yet came to the prophet
QT 21/08/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 13. Speak the truth. 说真话.
QT 21/08/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 13.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze13
MEDITATION: Ezekiel 13 condemned false preaching. This was not new in Israel and Judah's history, but this time it was against the "prophets of Israel" (Ezek 13:2).
The origin of these false messages was clear—self
QT 20/08/2024 Tue. Ezekiel 12. Baggages & hints. 行李和提示.
QT 20/08/2024 Tue. Ezekiel 12
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze12
MEDITATION: Ezekiel was deported to Babylon together with an earlier batch of exile. Nevertheless, he was asked to continue his prophetic symbolic acts to proclaim the LORD's will in the midst of His people.
The "exile's baggage"
QT 19/08/2024 Mon. Galatians 5. Walk by the Spirit. 凭圣灵行事.
QT 19/08/2024 Mon. Galatians 5. Walk by the Spirit.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/gal5
REJECT: Paul urged the Galatians to reject the requirement of circumcision as a precondition for being "In Christ Jesus" (Gal 5:1-6). If not, the Galatians fall into the danger of being cut
QT 18/08/2024 Sun. Galatians 4. A ward or a child? 是被监护的人,还是孩子?
QT 18/08/2024 Sun. Galatians 4. A ward or a child?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/gal4
"Guardians and managers" of a child (Gal 4:2) were not useless. Nevertheless, they were not superior to "his father" (Gal 4:2).
Paul's argument was this: Why do you yearn to
QT 16/08/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 11. Hope for a heart of flesh. 希望有一颗有血有肉的心.
QT 16/08/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 11. Hope for a heart of flesh.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze11
MEDITATION: Ezek 11: Hope and comfort mixed with punishment and explanation. The people should have entered the temple FROM the EAST (i.e., faced THE WEST) and worshiped the LORD as
QT 15/08/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 10. God waited for His people to turn back. 上帝等待着他的子民回头。
QT 15/08/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 10. God waited for His people to turn back.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze10
MEDITATION: The glory of the LORD had started to leave the Holy Place of the temple, crossed the threshold of the door, and had now moved to the eastern
QT 14/08/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 9. Respect for the owner of the house. 尊重房屋的主人。
QT 14/08/2024 Wed. Ezekiel 9. Respect for the owner of the house.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze9
MEDITATION: The one who had the appearance of a man started to call upon executioners to destroy Jerusalem and her inhabitants. After so much evil being done in Jerusalem, the
QT 13/08/2024 Tue. Ezekiel 8. Do not drive God out! 不要把上帝赶走!
QT 13/08/2024 Tue. Ezekiel 8. Do not drive God out!
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze8
MEDITATION: The LORD showed to Ezekiel why He had to leave His own temple. The "hand of the LORD God fell upon" Ezekiel (Ezek 8:1) and he looked and saw various
QT 12/08/2024 Mon. Galatians 3. True son-ship of Abraham. 真正的亚伯拉罕之子.
QT 12/08/2024 Mon. Galatians 3. True son-ship of Abraham.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/gal3
The epistle to Galatians (along with Romans) inspired the Protestant Reformation and commonly referred to as (Martin) Luther’s book.
Here, Paul exploded into a passionate defence of the Christian perspective of the
QT 11/08/2024 Sun. Galatians 2. Stand firm for the pure gospel. 坚守纯正的福音
QT 11/08/2024 Sun. Galatians 2. Stand firm for the pure gospel.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/gal2
Paul spent time preparing for his ministry in the new found faith. He was "advancing in Judaism" beyond his peers (Gal 2:14). Yet his life changed upon encountering Christ.
What
QT 09/08/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 7. LORD over all nations! 万国之主!
QT 09/08/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 7. LORD over all nations!
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Eze+7/
MEDITATION: The punishments inflicted on Israel (Ezek 7:2-3,6-9, had a purpose: that they "will know that I am the LORD" (Ezek 7:4,9,27).
The three-fold repetition
QT 08/08/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 6. Don't miss the last u-turn 不要错过最后一个掉头.
QT 08/08/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 6.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze6
MEDITATION: The disasters that fell on Israel was a judgment against her idolatry (Ezek 6:3-7). The sword, famine and pestilence depicted the complete punishment of a people gone astray (Ezek 6:11).
The LORD meant what
QT 07/08/2024 Wed. Galatians 1. Not adding to the pure gospel. 不要给纯正的福音“画蛇添足”。
QT 07/08/2024 Wed. Galatians 1
READ http://www.esvbible.org/gal1
In Galatians, Paul was contending against the Galatian's reliance on their Jewish roots that confused and perverted the gospel. Apparently, after accepting the true gospel, the Galatians "quickly deserted him who called you" (Gal 1:6).
Paul's
QT 06/08/2024 Tue. 2Cor 13. Benefits of God's Authority. 上帝权威的益处
QT 06/08/2024 Tue. 2Cor 13
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor13
"Authority" might suggest excessive control and restricting others' freedom. But godly authority can be a beautiful picture.
(1) The source of godly authority is God.
This authority is given by God (2Cor 13:10). Thus the one
QT 05/08/2024 Mon. 2Cor 12. Good thorn? 好刺?
QT 05/08/2024 Mon. 2Cor 12. Good thorn?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor12
Paul had great credentials for boasting—his ancestry (2Cor 11:22), his sufferings for the sake of Christ (2Cor 11:23-27), his love for the churches (2Cor 11:28), and even his "surpassing greatness of
QT 04/08/2024 Sun. 2Cor 11. Joint efforts towards purity. 共同努力实现纯洁。
QT 04/08/2024 Sun. 2Cor 11.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor11
The relationship between Christ, the minister and the church is described beautifully by Paul. Paul uses the analogy of a virgin (the church) who has been betrothed to a man (Christ). Here, Paul is like the father
QT 02/08/2024 Fri. 2Cor 10. True letters of recommendation. 真实的推荐信。
QT 02/08/2024 Fri. 2Cor 10. True letters of recommendation.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor10
In ministry, commendation comes ultimately only from God. Some commended themselves (2Cor 10:12) or compared themselves with others (2Cor 10:12). Others relied on letters of recommendation (2Cor 3:1).
Such behaviour
QT 01/08/2024 Thu. 2Cor 9. Cheerful giving secrets. 乐捐秘诀
QT 01/08/2024 Thu. 2Cor 9. Cheerful giving secrets.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor9
As Paul prepared the Corinthian church to collect a gift for the needy saints in Jerusalem by sending an advanced party, he pointed out the attitudes they should have in giving.
They should be
QT 31/07/2024 Wed. 2Cor 8. Loving enough to give. 足够给予的爱.
QT 31/07/2024 Wed. 2Cor 8. Loving enough to give.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor8
Paul was proud of the Corinthians because of their initial act of showing the desire to give "a year ago" (2Cor 8:10,24).
He was asking them to follow through with their
QT 30/07/2024 Tue. 2Cor 7. Do not give up pursuing God. 不要放弃追求上帝。
QT 30/07/2024 Tue. 2Cor 7. Do not give up pursuing God.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor7
The fear of God spurs our pursuit of holiness and purity (2Cor 7:1). What is the motivating factor for what you do today? Do you fear God?
(1) We do
QT 29/07/2024 Mon. 2Cor 6. Serving God in anti-God environment. 在反上帝的环境中事奉
QT 29/07/2024 Mon. 2Cor 6. Serving God in anti-God environment.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor6
To SERVE God in an anti-God environment has its perils. Are you mentally and spiritually prepared? 2Cor 6:3-13 sets out some of the challenges.
The Singapore context might not have "beatings"
QT 28/07/2024 Sun. 2Cor 5. Reconciling ministry. 复合的事奉。
QT 28/07/2024 Sun. 2Cor 5
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor5
Be VERY conscious that we will leave our "earthly tent" (2Cor 5:1) one day, and appear before "the judgment seat of Christ" to receive our dues (2Cor 5:10).
During this life, our ministry on earth
QT 26/07/2024 Fri. 2Cor 4. See beyond difficulties. 跨越困难。
QT 26/07/2024 Fri. 2Cor 4.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor4
Do continue to share and preach God's word, refuse to "practice cunning or to tamper with God's word" (2Cor 4:2).
Be mentally prepared for two possible responses: (1) truth received by the seeing, (2) truth rejected
QT 25/07/2024 Thu. 2Cor 3. The best proof of authenticity & authority. 真实性和权威性的最佳证明。
QT 25/07/2024 Thu. 2Cor 3. The best proof of authenticity & authority.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor3
When your authority as a spiritual leader of God's people is being challenged, what will you show to answer it, letters of recommendation or introductions?
REFLECTION: What are your real credentials
QT 24/07/2024 Wed. 2Cor 2. Persevering Shepherding 忍耐的牧养
QT 24/07/2024 Wed. 2Cor 2
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor2
Reading 2Cor 2:1-4, we sense Paul's distress as he shepherded a difficult church.
REFLECTION: Do we give up easily those who are more difficult to minister to?
From the incident in 2Cor 2:5-11, we learn
QT 23/07/2024 Tue. 2Cor 1. Being Teachable. 受教的心态.
QT 23/07/2024 Tue. 2Cor 1
READ http://www.esvbible.org/2cor1
Corinth in Paul's time was a well connected cosmopolitan centre of trade. Paul first preached there in A.D. 50, stayed 18 months (Acts 18:4,7) but followed up via letters and messengers. The First Corinthian
QT 22/07/2024 Mon. 1Cor 16. Do the right thing: share. 做正确的事:分享
QT 22/07/2024 Mon. 1Cor 16
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor16
Today begins the first day of the rest of my life. I am thankful for those who have "refreshed my spirit" (1 Cor 16:18).
Paul gave his closing remarks to prepare for his arrival:-
Paul
QT 21/07/2024 Sunday. 1Cor 15. Resurrection is real. 复活是真实的
QT 21/07/2024 Sunday. 1Cor 15.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor15
Paul now uses many words to correct a serious doctrinal error—the Corinthians' disbelief in the resurrection (1Cor 15:12, 35). He refutes them for this:-
By pointing out that Jesus Himself resurrected (1Cor 15:3-4,
QT 19/07/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 5. Picture the severity. 想象一下其严重性。
QT 19/07/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 5. Picture the severity.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze5
MEDITATION: The LORD's message was enacted by Ezekiel on the streets. The cutting of Ezekiel's hair and discarding it in three parts (Ezek 5:2-4) mirrored what would happen to Jerusalem as they faced
QT 18/07/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 4. Young at heart for tough assignments. 年轻的心,胜任艰巨的任务。
QT 18/07/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 4.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze4
MEDITATION: Ezekiel (probably only 25 years old then), was among the first batch of exiles taken to Babylon (about 597 B.C.). Judah's king Jehoiachin (18 years old) was also exiled (2Kgs 24:10-16). For both the
QT 17/07/2024 Wed. 1Cor 14. Avoiding organ rejection. 避免器官排斥
QT 17/07/2024 Wed. 1Cor 14. Avoiding organ rejection.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor14
Love dislikes organ rejection within the body (1Cor 12:15). Love is the most excellent way (1Cor 12:31, 1Cor 13:1-13). Love is about building up others (1Cor 14:1-40):
(1) The way
QT 16/07/2024 Tue. 1Cor 13. The report card review. 成绩单审查。
QT 16/07/2024 Tue. 1Cor 13. The report card review.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor13
What IF, what IF one day God gives you a REPORT CARD:-
(1) You are a "noisy gong" or "clanging cymbal" even though you appear to utter suave sounding words? (1Cor 13:
QT 15/07/2024 Mon. 1Cor 12 Gifts for who? 恩赐是用在谁的身上?
QT 15/07/2024 Mon. 1Cor 12
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor12
Paul slots the topic of "love" (1Cor 13) in between the issue of spiritual gifts (1Cor 12, 1Cor 14) to highlight its motivational CENTRE. Love is the "more excellent way" (1Cor 12:31) to go about exercising
QT 14/07/2024 Sun. 1Cor 11 The courtesy of waiting & bestowing honour. 等待和给予荣誉的礼节。
QT 14/07/2024 Sun. 1Cor 11
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor11
For a messed up congregation, Paul now regulates their worship services. In 1Cor 11, the issues of man and woman, and the LORD's supper. In 1Cor 12, Spiritual Gifts, Holy Spirit and the Body Metaphor. Next in
QT 12/07/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 3. Hard knocking headbumps. 硬碰硬
QT 12/07/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 3.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze3
MEDITATION: Even though the LORD's word was satisfying and sweet as honey (Ezek 3:2-3), the LORD anticipated that Ezekiel would face severe opposition in his preaching ministry.
The people refused to listen to Ezekiel because he
QT 11/07/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 2. Share His message with assurance.
QT 11/07/2024 Thu. Ezekiel 2
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze2
MEDITATION: With the phrase, "Son of man" (Ezek 2:1), the LORD reminded Ezekiel that he was only a created being and as such, the LORD could order him to "stand on your feet" (Ezek 2:1)
QT 10/07/2024 Wed. 1Cor 10 Freedom to give up. 放弃的自由.
QT 10/07/2024 Wed. 1Cor 10
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor10
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. (1 Cor 10:12)
The readers have over-rated themselves. Paul therefore warns them severely, with examples from Israel's history—they died in the wilderness
QT 09/07/2024 Tue. 1Cor 9 哥林多前书9章
QT 09/07/2024 Tue. 1Cor 9
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor9
REFLECTION: Do you often give up a right for the sake of others, even the local church you belong to?
We saw in 1Cor 8 the duty to give up a right to eat food previously offered
QT 08/07/2024 Mon. 1Cor 8 哥林多前书8章.
QT 08/07/2024 Mon. 1Cor 8
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor8
Paul moves on to the next messed up problem - the consumption of food offered to idols. By definition, an idol is not a god at all ('We know that "an idol has no real existence"',
QT 07/07/2024 Sun. 1Cor 7 哥林多前书7章
QT 07/07/2024 Sun. 1Cor 7
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor7
The Corinthians had previously written to Paul, "It is good for a man not to have sexual relationship with a woman" (1Cor 7:1). Paul preferred celibacy for them too (1Cor 7:7).
But sexual immorality was
QT 05/07/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 1. 以西结书1
QT 05/07/2024 Fri. Ezekiel 1
READ http://www.esvbible.org/eze1
MEDITATION: The LORD taught His people that He would not and could not be boxed-in nor domesticated in a certain LOCATION, not even His own temple in Jerusalem. Other false gods of the Ancient Near East needed
QT 04/07/2024 Thu. 1Cor 6. Compatible Status? 相容状态?
QT 04/07/2024 Thu. 1Cor 6. Compatible Status?
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor6
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/1cor.6
The suits against each other in the Corinthian church displayed disunity before the watching world (1Cor 6:1-8). The pursuit of "trivial cases" (1Cor 6:
QT 03/07/2024 Wed. 1Cor 5. 哥林多前书5章
QT 03/07/2024 Wed. 1Cor 5.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor5
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/1cor.5
Words like "love" and “inclusiveness" have been thrown around like gems. But Paul demonstrated that these gems come in pairs.
The Corinthians of Paul's time abused "love"
QT 02/07/2024 Tue. 1Cor 4. 哥林多前书4章
QT 02/07/2024 Tue. 1Cor 4.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor4
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/1cor.4
We have been judged unfairly at times. So was Paul. Paul's authority and apostleship were judged inferior by the Corinthians' standards.
"Judging" came from possibly these sources
QT 01/07/2024 Mon. 1Cor 3. 哥林多前书3章
QT 01/07/2024 Mon. 1Cor 3.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor3
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/1cor.3
In 1Cor 3, readers were to check themselves in the mirror for 2 things:-
1. What they have been doing for God (1Cor 3:1-17)?
2.
QT 30/06/2024 Sun. 1Cor 2. 哥林多前书2章
QT 30/06/2024 Sun. 1Cor 2.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor2
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/1cor.2
Paul wrote to the church in Corinth about A.D. 54 or 55 from Ephesus (1Cor 16:8) across the sea. Be careful if you attempt to
QT 28/06/2024 Fri. 1Cor 1. 哥林多前书1章
QT 28/06/2024 Fri. 1Cor 1.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor1
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/1cor.1
In the Corinth of Paul's time, people "advance in society" by gathering & displaying wealth, by using money to "buy friends" and business/political "connections" and by self-promotion.
QT 27/06/2024 Thu. Romans 16. Unity: Sincere Greetings. 真诚的问候
QT 27/06/2024 Thu. Romans 16. Unity: Sincere Greetings
READ http://www.esvbible.org/rom16
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.16
Romans 16 ends the themes of "accepting one another", "welcoming one another" and "unity" emphatically. See the attached chart. It summarizes the DISTRIBUTION of
QT 26/06/2024 Wed. Romans 15. Unity: Accept one another. 合一:彼此接纳
QT 26/06/2024 Wed. Romans 15. Unity: Accept one another.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/rom15
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.15
Paul spoke about "the weak" (Rom 14). He now addressed "the strong" (Rom 15).
Self-centredness has frequently been at the root of disunity
QT 25/06/2024 Tue. Romans 14. Unity: United on important matters. 合一:在重要的事物上合一
QT 25/06/2024 Tue. Romans 14. Unity: United on important matters.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/rom14
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.14
(1). DISPUTE OVER CLEAN/UNCLEAN FOOD
Paul's application of Roman 1-11 now focuses on "the weak" (Rom 14) and "the strong" (Rom
QT 24/06/2024 Mon. Romans 13. Unity in testimony. 合一:在见证里合一
QT 24/06/2024 Mon. Romans 13. Unity in testimony.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/rom13
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.13
Paul's upcoming ministry in Rome was threatened by the two major obstacles. He was on the way to Jerusalem (Rom 15:25) but wrote
QT 23/06/2024 Sun. Romans 12. Unity: United in service and worship. 合一:在服事和敬拜中团结一致
QT 23/06/2024 Sun. Romans 12. Unity: United in service and worship.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/rom12
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.12
Rom 12:1-21 is the LOGICAL consequence of Romans 1-11, linked by the "Therefore" in Rom 12:1. Let your actions
QT 21/06/2024 Fri. Romans 11. Unity: Similar humility & thankfulness to God. 合一:同样的谦卑和对上帝的感恩。
QT 21/06/2024 Fri. Romans 11. Unity: Similar humility & thankfulness to God.
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom11
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.11
If you are about to conclude that any person is beyond redemption, remember that there is only one Saviour, Jesus Christ.
QT 20/06/2024 Thu. Romans 10. Unity: saved the same way, not works but grace. 合一: 一样的得救方式,不是靠行为,而是恩典。
QT 20/06/2024 Thu. Romans 10. Unity: saved the same way, not works but grace.
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom10
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.10
Paul prayed for his fellow Jews in Romans 10:1 even though the majority of them had rejected
QT 19/06/2024 Wed. Romans 9. Unity: united as the chosen people of God. 合一: 在属灵里一起成为上帝的选民。
QT 19/06/2024 Wed. Romans 9. Unity: united as the chosen people of God.
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom9
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.9
Romans 9:1-11:36 form a sub-unit and should be read together for proper interpretation.
So is ethnic Israel
QT 18/06/2024 Tuesday Romans 8. Unity: united in the Spirit, more than body marks, calendar or diet. 合一: 在灵里合一,重要过身体的标记、日历或饮食。
QT 18/06/2024 Tuesday Romans 8. Unity: united in the Spirit, more than body marks, calendar or diet.
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom8
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.8
If there is really now "no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Rom
QT 17/07/2024 Wed. 1Cor 14. Avoiding organ rejection. 避免器官排斥.
QT 17/07/2024 Wed. 1Cor 14.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/1cor14
Love dislikes organ rejection within the body (1Cor 12:15). Love is the most excellent way (1Cor 12:31, 1Cor 13:1-13). Love is about building up others (1Cor 14:1-40):
(1) The way of love should
QT 17/06/2024 Monday Romans 7. Unity: united in living out the vibrant laws of God. 合一: 团结一致,践行上帝充满活力的法则。
QT 17/06/2024 Monday Romans 7. Unity: united in living out the vibrant laws of God.
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom7
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.7
A believer is released from "the law" if he is one in Christ, just as a married
QT 16/06/2024 Sunday Romans 6. Unity: striving towards practical perfection and sinlessness. 合一: 都需要努力实现实际的完美和无罪。
QT 16/06/2024 Sunday Romans 6. Unity: striving towards practical perfection and sinlessness.
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom6
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.6
To balance Romans 5 (law magnifies the trespass, sin contrasts God's grace), the Gentiles need to be reminded not to
QT 14/06/2024 Fri Romans 5. Unity: United in receipt of the free gift. 合一:都有机会领受免费的礼物。
QT 14/06/2024 Fri Romans 5. Unity: United in receipt of the free gift.
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom5
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.5
The Gentiles and the Jews were UNITED by the fact that the MEANS of justification were the SAME for
QT 13/06/2024 Thu Romans 4. Unity: United in the person and heritage of Abraham. 合一:都是亚伯拉罕的后裔。
QT 13/06/2024 Thu Romans 4. Unity: United in the person and heritage of Abraham
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom4
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.4
The message of salvation was sent to the "sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you
QT 12/06/2024 Wed Romans 3. Unity: in the need to stop sinning. 合一:都需要停止犯罪。
QT 12/06/2024 Wed Romans 3. Unity: in the need to stop sinning.
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom3
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.3
We learn from Romans 2 that Gentiles should not look down on the Jews, who have an "advantage" and their
QT 11/06/2024 Tue Romans 2. Unity: in receipt of the deserved judgment. 合一:都一起得到应得的审判。
QT 11/06/2024 Tue Romans 2. Unity: in receipt of the deserved judgment.
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom2
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.2
Not only are Jews and Gentiles under the wrath of God (Roman 1), both groups will be fairly judged by
QT 10/06/2024 Monday Romans 1. United: Be Connected To God. 合一:与上帝相连
QT 10/06/2024 Monday Romans 1
READ
http://www.esvbible.org/rom1
LISTEN
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Romans.1
Paul called for unity among the people of God, between Jews and Gentiles in Rome in particular in terms of behaviour. This call was based on their
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QT 09/06/2024 Sunday. Acts 28. And so we came to Rome! 这样我们来到罗马!
QT 09/06/2024 Sunday. Acts 28. And so we came to Rome!
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+28/
Paul's journey to Rome encountered many storms, but they "were brought safely through" (Acts 28:1).
God protected His apostle, even from the viper (Acts 28:3-6). Not
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QT 07/06/2024 Friday. Acts 27. Salvation grace: beyond imagination. 救赎之恩:超乎想象.
QT 07/06/2024 Friday. Acts 27. Salvation grace: beyond imagination.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+27/
Acts 27 reads like a witness' account of a storm and shipwreck. Chaotic as the storm was, it was God's way of transporting Paul to Rome to testify before the
QT 06/06/2024 Thursday. Acts 26. God directed freedom. 神所指引的自由。
QT 06/06/2024 Thursday. Acts 26.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+26/
The next judge also found that Paul did NO wrong! Luke is portraying again in Acts that Christianity should be allowed to exist in the Roman Empire.
It was to Paul's ADVANTAGE that King
QT 05/06/2024 Wed. Acts 25. No stopping the way. 前途无阻。
QT 05/06/2024 Wed. Acts 25.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+25/
Look at Acts. Should Rome accept this "religion and about a certain Jesus, who was dead, but whom Paul asserted to be alive"? (Acts 25:19)
Yes! Luke hoped to persuade Theophilus (Luke 1:
QT 04/06/2024 Tue Acts 24. Spirit Guided Speech. 圣灵引导的话语。
QT 04/06/2024 Tue Acts 24. Spirit Guided Speech. 圣灵引导的华语。
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+24/
The Holy Spirit in Acts guided Paul, who was without a lawyer. On the other hand, Paul's accusers employed one (Acts 24:1).
Tertullus used flattery on Felix the judge.
QT 03/06/2024 Monday Acts 23. Terrific Testimonies Through Tremendous Troubles. 穿越重重困难的精彩见证.
QT 03/06/2024 Monday Acts 23. Terrific Testimonies Through Tremendous Troubles
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+23/
Jesus' resurrection and the hope of resurrection featured prominently in Paul's testimonies. He insisted on this in his defense speeches.
"Brother, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees.
QT 02/06/2024 Sunday Acts 22. Experience Jesus & Tell. 体验耶稣与讲述。
QT 02/06/2024 Sunday Acts 22.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+22/
We have important stories to tell. For Paul, it was his own story (Acts 9:2-10) of encountering Jesus Christ who changed his life. This was told over and over again.
Luke told Paul's
QT 31/05/2024 Friday Acts 21. Following Jesus? 跟随主?
QT 31/05/2024 Friday Acts 21. Following Jesus?
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+21/
LISTEN TO Acts 21
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.21
From Acts 21 onwards, we see parallels between Jesus and Paul.
(1) The JOURNEY: Both Jesus and Paul were
QT 30/05/2024 Thursday Acts 20. Investing in preaching the whole counsel of God. 致力于传讲神的全部的话。
QT 30/05/2024 Thursday Acts 20. Investing in preaching the whole counsel of God.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+20/
LISTEN TO Acts 20
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.20
The church at Troas was eager for the apostle Paul's teaching, knowing that
QT 29/05/2024 Wednesday Acts 19. The border crossing tongue. 过境的方言。
QT 29/05/2024 Wednesday Acts 19.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+19/
LISTEN TO Acts 19
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.19
Did speaking in tongues accompany baptised believers in Acts? Yes and No.
[YES]:
(1) Here in Acts 19:4-6, twelve of
QT 28/05/2024 Tuesday Acts 18. God sustains you. You sustain who? 上帝支撑着你。你支持谁?
QT 28/05/2024 Tuesday Acts 18.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+18/
LISTEN TO Acts 18
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.18
The preaching of the gospel to the ends of the earth is consistently challenging.
(1) The challenge includes CONSISTENT struggle for
QT 27/05/2024 Monday Acts 17. Be encouraged, some will believe. 鼓励自己,有些人会相信的。
QT 27/05/2024 Monday Acts 17. Be encouraged, some will believe. 鼓励自己,有些人会相信的。
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+17/
LISTEN TO Acts 17
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.17
God's plan for Paul in Acts 9:15-16 was that he was God's instrument
QT 26/05/2024 Sunday Acts 16. Wisdom directed ethics. 有智慧指导的道德。
QT 26/05/2024 Sunday Acts 16.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+16/
LISTEN TO Acts 16
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.16
In Acts 15, we see the Jerusalem Council's decision that DID AWAY with circumcision as a prerequisite for Gentile salvation. Yet
QT 24/05/2024 Friday Daniel 12. The wise turn many to righteousness. 智慧人使许多人归义。
QT 24/05/2024 Friday Daniel 12. The wise turn many to righteousness.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+12/
MEDITATION: The vision of the future resurrection (Dan 12:2) pointed Daniel and his subsequent readers to the reality of what was coming, even though the words were
QT 23/05/2024 Thursday Daniel 11. Trust the God of history. 相信历史之神 。
QT 23/05/2024 Thursday Daniel 11. Trust the God of history.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+11/
MEDITATION: The vision referred to detailed events regarding the political and military arena from the time of Darius (Dan 11:1, 539 B.C.), the Persians, Greeks, Romans and
QT 22/05/2024 Wed. Acts 15. Dispute Resolution Skills. 解决纠纷的技巧。
QT 22/05/2024 Wed. Acts 15.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+15/
LISTEN TO Acts 15
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.15
How do you preach the unchanging truths of the gospel to ever changing local environments? Many people have the bible in
QT 21/05/2024 Tuesday Acts 14. Steady, not fickle. 稳定,不善变。
QT 21/05/2024 Tuesday Acts 14.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+14/
LISTEN TO Acts 14
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.14
Witnesses of Jesus Christ need to be realistic as they bring forth their message to the ends of the earth. Some
QT 20/05/2024 Monday Acts 13. Self check against opposing God and God's work. 自我检查,防止反对上帝和上帝的工作。
QT 20/05/2024 Monday Acts 13. Self check against opposing God and God's work. READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+13/
LISTEN TO Acts 13
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.13
The Holy Spirit has "called them", Barnabas and Saul (Acts 13:2). The
QT 19/05/2024 Sunday Acts 12. Relax—God Acts Strongly. 放宽心--上帝有强大的作为。
QT 19/05/2024 Sunday Acts 12.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+12/
LISTEN TO Acts 12
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.12
Violence against those "who belonged to the church" (Acts 12:1) was not new. This targeted messengers of the gospel (Acts
QT 17/05/2024 Friday Daniel 10. God's help in difficult times. 上帝在困难时期给予的帮助
QT 17/05/2024 Friday Daniel 10.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+10/
MEDITATION: The vision that Daniel saw regarding a man terrified him. Daniel had already been mourning for three weeks (Dan 10:2-3). Not only was there a conflict between God's people on earth and
QT 16/05/2024 Thursday Acts 11. Spirit powered charity. 圣灵所驱动的慈善事工。
QT 16/05/2024 Thursday Acts 11.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+11/
LISTEN TO Acts 11
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.11
Acts 10 reminded the Jews to cast off racial prejudices when they encountered the Gentiles. Peter recounted these lessons in Acts
QT 15/05/2024 Wednesday Acts 10. Purge Prejudice. 排除偏见。
QT 15/05/2024 Wednesday Acts 10.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+10/
LISTEN TO Acts 10
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.10
As the gospel progressed from Jerusalem outwards to a wider area (both geographically and ethnically), challenges surfaced, especially prejudice. God's will
QT 14/05/2024 Tuesday Acts 9. Suffering for the Name. 为祂的名而受苦。
QT 14/05/2024 Tuesday Acts 9
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+9/
LISTEN TO Acts 9
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.9
Just as Saul martyred others, he was now called to be a martyr for Jesus Christ, suffering for Him. "For I
QT 13/05/2024 Monday Acts 8. Acts of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles. 圣灵行传,通过使徒。
QT 13/05/2024 Monday Acts 8.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+8/
LISTEN TO Acts 8
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.8
The book "Acts of the Apostles" could just as well have been called "Acts of the Holy Spirit". Luke portrayed how
QT 12/05/2024 Sunday Acts 7. Witnesses are Martys 见证人是殉道者
QT 12/05/2024 Sunday Acts 7
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+7/
LISTEN TO Acts 7
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.7
Are you willing to be a WITNESS of Jesus Christ "in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the
QT 10/05/2024 Friday Acts 6. Purity & The Spirit's works. 纯洁与圣灵的工作
QT 10/05/2024 Friday Acts 6.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+6/
LISTEN TO Acts 6
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.6
The Holy Spirit's power (Acts 1:8, 2:4, 4:31) enable the apostles to proclaim Christ with courage (Acts 4:
QT 09/05/2024 Thursday Acts 5. Hypocrisy versus honourable suffering. 虚伪, 与光荣的苦难
QT 09/05/2024 Thursday Acts 5. Hypocrisy versus honourable suffering.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+5/
LISTEN TO Acts 5
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.5
Hypocrisy is a very serious sin (Acts 5:1-11). While Ananias and Sapphira were not obliged to
QT 08/05/2024 Wednesday Acts 4. Filled with boldness. 充满勇气。
QT 08/05/2024 Wednesday Acts 4. Filled with boldness. 充满勇气。
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+4/
LISTEN TO Acts 4
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.4
The power of the promised Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8) was now visibly and undeniably demonstrated in
QT 07/05/2024 Tuesday. Acts 3. Back to good days of old. 回到旧日美好时光。
QT 07/05/2024 Tuesday Acts 3. Back to good days of old.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+3/
LISTEN TO Acts 3
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.3
In one breath, Peter compacted so much of God's past revelations to His people. Peter's
QT 06/05/2024 Monday Acts 2. Return of unified language. 恢复统一语言。
QT 06/05/2024 Monday Acts 2.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+2/
LISTEN TO Acts 2
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.2
At the tower of Babel, "the whole world had one language" and refused to be "dispersed" (Gen 11:1,4). The
QT 05/05/2024 Sunday Acts 1. His Last Command–Your first concern? 祂的最后命令--你首先的关注?
QT 05/05/2024 Sunday Acts 1
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Acts+1/
LISTEN TO Acts 1
https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Acts.1
The theme verse is Acts 1:8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and
QT 03/05/2024 Friday Daniel 9. Troubled times have limits. 动荡的时代是有限度的。
QT 03/05/2024 Friday Daniel 9. Troubled times have limits. 动荡的时代是有限度的。
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+9/
MEDITATION: Reading from the Prophetic Books should help us understand the LORD better. We do frequently read for personal solutions. However, do not forget to read His Word to
QT 02/05/2024 Thursday John 21. Fishes do swim under the boat...but. 鱼儿确实在船下游......但是。
QT 02/05/2024 Thursday John 21.
http://www.esvbible.org/john21
There is NO difference between the "right side of the boat" (John 21:6) and the left side as far as proper fishing is concerned. Fishes swim UNDER the boat from the left side to the right side
QT 01/05/2024 Wednesday John 20. New Breadth of Life. 新的生命气息。
QT 01/05/2024 Wednesday John 20. New Breadth of Life. 新的生命气息。
http://www.esvbible.org/john20
Readers are being confronted with very few choices today. Either (1) John was lying about Jesus' resurrection (if John knew it was not so), or (2) John was sincerely mistaken that Jesus' rose
QT 30/04/2024 Tuesday John 19. Voice of faith. 信心的声音。
QT 30/04/2024 Tuesday John 19. Voice of faith.
http://www.esvbible.org/john19.
Take sides, choose a perspective, the right one, hopefully.
The voice of doom would see physical suffering (John 19:1), ridicule (John 19:2) and injustice against the innocent (John 19:4,6). It also
QT 29/04/2024 Monday John 18. Who or What? "谁“或”什么“?
QT 29/04/2024 Monday John 18. What or Who?
http://www.esvbible.org/john18
"What is truth?" (John 18:38) is a wrong question to ask. In the Gospel of John, truth is PERSONALISED.
Truth is not a cold fomula, not a set of rules made up of a
QT 28/04/2024 Sunday John 17 Privileged Listening. 聆听的特权
QT 28/04/2024 Sunday John 17
http://www.esvbible.org/john17
John overheard Jesus' conversation with the heavenly Father. This is awesome, a privilege similar to accompanying the High Priest into the Most Holy Place of the Tabernacle of the Exodus era. Count ourselves privileged to have read John
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QT 26/04/2024 Friday Daniel 8. God is still in control. 神仍然掌权,勇往直前。
QT 26/04/2024 Friday Daniel 8.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+8/
MEDITATION: The visions of Daniel 7-12 seek to give God's people comfort and perseverance when faced with persecution, knowing that the LORD God would eventually be victorious.
Dan 8:1-14 was interpreted to Daniel
QT 25/04/2024 Thursday John 16 Prepare for trouble & joy. 备尝艰辛与喜乐
QT 25/04/2024 Thursday John 16. Prepare for trouble & joy.
http://www.esvbible.org/john16
Jesus continued to build up His followers' faith, who were going to face struggles ahead because of those who believe in killing the followers as "offering service to God" (John 16:2).
Jesus gave
QT 24/04/2024 Wednesday John 15 Do with "less", for more Fruitfulness. "减少",为了更多。
QT 24/04/2024 Wednesday John 15. Do with "less", for more Fruitfulness.
http://www.esvbible.org/john15
Fruitfulness of the branch requires it to be alive and attached to the vine. Jesus' word cleanses (John 15:3). His followers' nutrition supply comes from this word.
Beware of the myth
QT 23/04/2024 Tuesday John 14 Access to the Father through Jesus 通过耶稣接近天父
QT 23/04/2024 Tuesday John 14
http://www.esvbible.org/john14
The desire to encounter the true God is universal. The search for it ends with Jesus Christ because whoever has seen Jesus has seen the Father (John 14:8).
This calls for a response for those who has
QT 22/04/2024 Monday John 13 Renewed Holy Community 新的圣洁群体
QT 22/04/2024 Monday John 13 Renewed Holy Community 新的圣洁群体
http://www.esvbible.org/john13
The requirement of holiness when approaching the awesome "I AM", the LORD of the Old Testament era, was nothing new to the community of God's people.
In the New Testament, Jesus continued with the
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QT 21/04/2024 Sunday John 12. Reject or Devote? 拒绝或拥抱?
QT 21/04/2024 Sunday John 12
http://www.esvbible.org/john12
As time and more miracles went by, the responses to "I AM" were clearly in two camps: unbelief (e.g. John 12:36b-41) and devotion (e.g. John 12:1-3).
Expressions of devotion to Jesus did not mind
QT 19/04/2024 Friday Daniel 7. Even the powerful beasts are created. 连野兽都是被创造的
QT 19/04/2024 Friday Daniel 7. Even the powerful beasts are created.
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+7/
MEDITATION: Daniel 7 starts the second half of the book relating to visions. The four beasts have been interpreted to refer to various political empires from Daniel's time
QT 18/04/2024 Thursday John 11. The correct response to Jesus' signs. 对耶稣神迹的正确回应
QT 18/04/2024 Thursday John 11 The correct response to Jesus' signs
http://www.esvbible.org/john11
In between the two narratives about death and weeping (John 11:1-16,28-36), Jesus declared another "I AM", the one who is able to give life (John 11:17-27).
"I am the
QT 17/04/2024 Wednesday John 10. Follow The True Shepherd 跟随真牧人
QT 17/04/2024 Wednesday John 10
http://www.esvbible.org/john10
Jesus revealed Himself as "I am the door of the sheep" (John 10:7,9) and "I am the good shepherd" (John 10:11,14). With those four "I am" descriptions, He continued to equate Himself with the
QT 16/04/2024 Tuesday READ John 9. Two kinds of blindness. 两种盲人.
QT 16/04/2024 Tuesday READ John 9. Two kinds of blindness.
http://www.esvbible.org/john9
Life is more complex than a simple straight forward cause and effect with God having no part in it. Suffering might be due to mankind's sins, but not always so.
In the case
QT 15/04/2024 Monday John 8. Follow The Light 跟从真光
QT 15/04/2024 Monday READ John 8. Follow The Light
http://www.esvbible.org/john8
Jesus' revelation of His identity continued with a tense interaction with the Pharisees in the temple.
The declaration that "I am the light of the world..." (John 8:12) pointed to Jesus' role of
QT 14/04/2024 Sunday READ John 7. "Come to me & drink. 到我这里来喝"
QT 14/04/2024 Sunday READ John 7. "Come to me & drink."
http://www.esvbible.org/john7
John wrote to testify to readers, both Jews and Gentiles, that "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name" (John 20:31)
QT 12/04/2024 Friday Daniel 6. Encountering the LORD's supremacy. 认识耶和华的至高无上。
QT 12/04/2024 Friday Daniel 6
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+6/
MEDITATION: Was it a big crime for Daniel to have "windows in his upper chamber OPEN TOWARD JERUSALEM" (Dan 6:10)? To the high officials and the satraps--yes, because it defied the king's injunction
QT 11/04/2024 Thursday READ John 6. King by force? Selfish crowd!
QT 11/04/2024 Thursday READ John 6. King by force? Selfish crowd!
http://www.esvbible.org/john6
John 6 recorded more signs of Jesus: (1) the feeding of the 5000 in John 6:1-14, (2) walking on water against gravity in John 6:16-20 and (3) the boat movement
QT 10/04/2024 Wednesday READ John 5. Partakers of the powerful resurrections. 成为强大复活力量的参与者。
QT 10/04/2024 Wednesday READ John 5
http://www.esvbible.org/john5
What kind of resurrection?
John continued to write about the signs of Jesus and the eternal life that He gives to those who hear Jesus' words and believe the Father who sent Him (John 5:24).
In
QT 09/04/2024 Tuesday READ John 4. Heading where? 带人到何处?
QT 09/04/2024 Tuesday READ John 4
http://www.esvbible.org/john4
Professors & Outcasts
John continued to point readers to Jesus the Messiah with more signs. Jesus tutored a key player of the Jewish establishment Nicodemus with advanced theology (John 3).
This masterclass tutorial continued with a person as
QT 08/04/2024 Monday READ John 3. Blessed to have a teacher. 有老师真好.
QT 08/04/2024 Monday READ John 3
http://www.esvbible.org/john3
It was tuition time for the "teacher of Israel", Nicodemus, who was a ruler of the Jews (John 3:1,10). This involved advanced topics of course.
The tuition started off with the interpretation of the "signs"
QT 07/04/2024 Sunday READ John 2. Blessings of multiple kinds. 多重的福气。
QT 07/04/2024 Sunday READ John 2
http://www.esvbible.org/john2
In the miracle at Cana, Jesus changed water into wine. This miracle endorses the claim that Jesus was the Word of God and Jesus was God indeed.
The participation of Jesus at the Wedding in Cana not
QT 05/04/2024 Friday Daniel 5. Respect the powerful LORD. 敬畏大能的耶和华.
QT 05/04/2024 Friday Daniel 5
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+5/
MEDITATION: The vessels of gold and silver (Dan 5:2) belonged to the resident of the temple in Jerusalem, the house of the LORD, for use in service of Him. Contempt was shown against
QT 04/04/2024 Thursday READ John 1. The Word: He looked for You! 道寻找你们。
QT 04/04/2024 Thursday READ John 1
http://www.esvbible.org/john1
Author of the Gospel of John most probably had access to Matthew, Mark and Luke. These three books (the synoptic gospels) do emphasise the kingdom of God. The Gospel of John, however, pays great attention to The
QT 03/04/2024 Wednesday READ Luke 24. Free our minds from dark shadows.
QT 03/04/2024 Wednesday READ Luke 24
http://www.esvbible.org/luke24
The empty tomb is a hallmark of Christianity. Some come to church for social, psychological or even business needs. These needs do exist and are sometimes met by participation in some of the church's ongoing activities.
REFLECTION:
QT 02/04/2024 Tuesday Read Luke 23. Willingness in the face of difficulties. 迎难而上.
QT 02/04/2024 Tuesday Read Luke 23
http://www.esvbible.org/luke23
Pilate and Herod were enemies, but they became the most unlikely of "friends" during the trial of Jesus Christ (Luke 23:12). In spite of their differences, they were united in not finding a guilty verdict against
QT 01/04/2024 Monday: What are you building this new day? 新的一天,你要建造什么?
QT 01/04/2024 Monday: What are you building this new day?
https://www.esv.org/Matthew28:1–20
The nights of trial, betrayal and death have passed. Jesus has risen, "He is not here, for he has risen, as he said..." (28:6). This new week and day give
QT 31/03/2024 Sunday: Lady First & Talking Angels. "女人先"及会说话的天使.
QT 31/03/2024 Sunday: Lady First & Talking Angels
https://www.esv.org/John20:11–18
Males only were allowed into the Most Holy Place in the Tabernacle enacted by Moses where the Ark of the Covenant laid. And this male person had to be The High Priest, a descendant
QT 30/03/2024 Saturday: A congruence of the wills of God and mankind? 上帝和人类的意志一致吗?
QT 30/03/2024 Saturday: A congruence of the wills of God and mankind? 上帝和人类的意志一致吗?
https://www.esv.org/matt27:62-66
What was the human intentions on this sacred Saturday–the day after the crucifixion, the day before the resurrection? Nothing much is recorded about this 2nd day of the
QT 29/03/2024 Friday: What happened between Good Friday and Easter? 耶稣受难日和复活节之间发生了什么?Matthew 27:62–66 [GFD5]
QT 29/03/2024 Friday:
What happened between Good Friday and Easter? [GFD5]
https://www.esv.org/Matthew27:62–66
Saturday's 24 hours (when Jesus was in the tomb) was the longest of the three days of experiencing death, because Friday had the long crucifixion before His death in the
QT 28/03/2024 Thursday Jesus Stays On the Cross 耶稣留在十字架上. Luke23:26–49 [MT]
QT 28/03/2024 Thursday Luke 23
Jesus Stays On the Cross [MT]
https://www.esv.org/Luke23:26–49
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
QT 27/03/2024 Wednesday [GDF4] Contrasting Responses: Nothing new under the sun. 截然不同的回应: 太阳底下无新事. Luke21:37–38,22:1–2
QT 27/03/2024 Wednesday [GDF4]
Contrasting Responses: Nothing new under the sun
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 Olivet. [38]
QT 26/03/2024 Tuesday [GDF3] Jesus in The Temple Teaching 耶稣在圣殿里教导Luke21:1–4,34–36
QT 26/03/2024 Tuesday [GDF3]
Jesus in The Temple Teaching
https://www.esv.org/Luke21:1–4,34–36
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 placed on
QT 25/03/2024 Monday [GDF2] Condemnation of commerce & spirituality done wrong 谴责错误的商业和精神活动 Mark11:15–18
QT 25/03/2024 Monday [GDF2]
Condemnation of commerce & spirituality done wrong
https://www.esv.org/Mark11:15–18
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 out those
QT 24/03/2024 Sunday Triumphant Entry & Torn Stuffs. 凯旋而归和撕碎的东西[GFD1]
QT 24/03/2024 Sunday [GFD1]
Triumphant Entry & Torn Stuffs
https://www.esv.org/John12:12–19
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"
QT 22/03/2024 Friday Daniel 4. Bloom? Give God the glory. 开花结果?荣耀归神。
QT 22/03/2024 Friday Daniel 4
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+4/
MEDITATION: It took much arm-twisting for Nebuchadnezzar to learn to "praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk
QT 21/03/2024 Thu. Luke 22. Judas, Peter or other outcomes? 是犹大、彼得,还是其他结果?
QT 21/03/2024 Thursday READ Luke 22
http://www.esvbible.org/luke22
--JUDAS--
Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve (Luke 22:3). Satan's attempt to be influential in a person's life cannot be ruled out. Even one of "the Twelve" was not exempt. In fact, Judas
QT 20/03/2024 Wednesday Read Luke 21. Striving to reach the oceans. 努力到达海洋。
QT 20/03/2024 Wednesday Read Luke 21
http://www.esvbible.org/luke21
"But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake. This will
QT 19/03/2023 Tuesday Read Luke 20. Flee from slippery slopes. 逃离滑坡.
QT 19/03/2023 Tuesday Read Luke 20
http://www.esvbible.org/luke20
1. Questions can be used to learn, or to embarrass others. Answers can build up, rebut or destroy.
REFLECTION (1): How am I using my questions? With appropriate wisdom?
APPLICATION (1): Pray that God would give us
QT 18/03/2024 Monday Read Luke 19. Zacchaeus & True Purity. 撒该与真正的纯洁.
QT 18/03/2024 Monday Read Luke 19
http://www.esvbible.org/luke19
REFLECTION (1): To you, is there any one "too far" from God to be saved? Zacchaeus?
Zacchaeus was a tax collector (Luke 19:2), an appointment that was despised and looked upon as traitors. In fact, he
QT 17/03/2024 Sunday Read Luke 18. Persevering Persistent Prayers. 坚持不懈的恒久祷告.
There would be times when our patience is tested over when the kingdom of God would arrive in its full grandeur, if at all. The parable of the persistent widow teaches us NOT to give up but to continue with prayerful faith (Luke 18:1-8).
Luke 18:9-14 hints to
QT 15/03/2024 Friday Daniel 3. For Him or for His gifts? 是为了祂或祂的礼物?
QT 15/03/2024 Friday Daniel 3. For Him or for His gifts?
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+3/
MEDITATION: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had to stand firm in the face of a cunning (Dan 3:12) and life threatening accusation (Dan 3:14-15).
They knew that
QT 14/03/2024 Thursday Read Luke 17. Experience and share kingdom news. 体验及分享国度的讯息。
QT 14/03/2024 Thursday Read Luke 17. Experience and share kingdom news.
http://www.esvbible.org/luke17
Luke continues to portray the kingdom of God: Jesus journeys to Jerusalem to advance this kingdom to the next step.
The presence of sin seems inevitable. But may we not be the
QT 13/03/2024 Wednesday Luke 16. A good tool might become a bad master. 好工具可能会变成坏主人。
QT 13/03/2024 Wednesday Luke 16. A good tool might become a bad master.
http://www.esv.org/luke16
The people of the world are MORE shrewd than the people of light (Luke 16:8). In fact, they plan AHEAD and make the best use of their influence before
QT 12/03/2024 Tuesday. Read Luke 15. The prodigal son that is at home. 在家里的浪子。
QT 12/03/2024 Tuesday Read Luke 15. The prodigal son that is at home.
http://www.esv.org/luke15
Does your heart rejoice over what the LORD rejoices? The Pharisees and the scribes did not.
The THREE parables of the 100 Sheep (Luke 15:3-7), the ten Lost Coins
QT 11/03/2024 Monday Read Luke 14. Count and pay the price of discipleship. 计算并付出做门徒的代价。
QT 11/03/2024 Monday Read Luke 14. Count and pay the price of discipleship.
http://www.esv.org/luke14
We wish to remind readers that:
a. The books of Luke and Acts are to be read together. "Luke-Acts" was written by Luke to Theophilus, "that you may have certainty
Daniel 但以理书 2. Sat 09/03/2024 Worship Services. 周六崇拜聚会。Onsite实体崇拜 √ Online在线 √
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BB Week 2024. 3 March to 7 April.
QT 10/03/2024 Sunday Read Luke 13. In or outside the kingdom? 在国度境内还是境外?
QT 10/03/2024 Sunday READ Luke 13. In or outside the kingdom?
http://www.esvbible.org/luke13
As Jesus journeys towards Jerusalem to fulfill His kingdom mission, He reveals truths about the kingdom of heaven.
Firstly, people could cause themselves to be LEFT OUT of the kingdom and its
Read and Grow book counter is open today! 《阅读与成长》图书专柜今天有开放!
Let us cultivate a good habit of reading and reflecting on God's Word and also learn from those who have gone before us. 让我们养成阅读和思考上帝话语的好习惯,也同时向前辈学习。
QT 08/03/2024 Friday Read Daniel 2. Assurance of ultimate triumph. 最终胜利的保证.
QT 08/03/2024 Friday Read Daniel 2
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+2/
MEDITATION: A basic outline of the book consists of :-
1. Narratives (Dan 1-6); and
2. Visions (Dan 7-12).
The narratives (of 6 episodes) display God's sovereignty over people, events and nations. The
Read through the Book of Daniel
Worshipers are encouraged to read through the Book of Daniel for the months of March, April and May 2024 in sync with the pulpit passages.
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+1/
我们鼓励崇拜者在 2024 年 3 月、4 月和 5 月与讲台经文同步阅读但以理书。
https://www.wordproject.org/bibles/gb/27/1.htm
QT 07/03/2024 Thursday Read Luke 12. Fear or Not to fear? 畏惧还是不畏惧?
QT 07/03/2024 Thursday READ Luke 12. For or against the Mighty One? 畏惧还是不畏惧?
http://www.esvbible.org/luke12
The kingdom of God has come upon the listeners (Luke 11:20). This kingdom's values frequently are in direct opposite to the world's.
Luke 12 reminds followers of this kingdom
QT 06/03/2024 Wednesday Luke 11. For or against the Mighty One? 支持还是反对 "全能者"?
QT 06/03/2024 Wednesday Luke 11. For or against the Mighty One?
http://www.esvbible.org/luke11
Has our Christian walk been beautiful or ugly? Praying the prayer of Luke 11:2-4 as taught by Jesus will help.
Addressing God as Father who is in heaven might re-orientate our
QT 05/03/2024 Tuesday Luke 10. A frugal discipleship lifestyle 节俭的门徒生活方式.
QT 05/03/2024 Tuesday Luke 10
http://www.esvbible.org/luke10
Jesus wanted more than the Twelve Disciples to proclaim His kingdom to the world. Slowly but surely, He involved more people.
The life of a disciple required a FRUGAL lifestyle. Jesus commanded a frugal lifestyle for the 72
QT 04/03/2024 Monday Luke 9. The costs of raising disciples. 培养门徒的代价。
QT 04/03/2024 Monday Luke 9
http://www.esvbible.org/luke9
The disciples had just learnt from the Lord and were ready to go for their “internships” in ministry, "to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal" (Luke 9:2).
This was a challenging task! Early in their
QT 03/03/2023 Sunday Luke 8
QT 03/03/2023 Sunday Luke 8
http://www.esvbible.org/luke8
Luke acknowledges the contributions and significance of women in Luke-Acts. Women were featured prominently right from the beginning:-
Women financially supported the Twelve and Jesus (Luke 8:3);
We remember Elizabeth's welcoming of her role in bringing
QT 01/03/2024 Friday Daniel 1. Survivor who rejected paganism. 拒绝异教的幸存者。
QT 01/03/2024 Friday Daniel 1
READ & LISTEN here
https://www.esv.org/Daniel+1/
MEDITATION: The book describes Daniel serving in foreign palaces/courts under tremendous pressures of all sorts over a long period spanning both Babylonian and Persian empires! (605-536 B.C.) He would have won any
QT 29/02/2024 Thursday Luke 7. Surprising responses to Jesus' message. 对耶稣信息出人意料的回应.
QT 29/02/2024 Thursday Luke 7
http://www.esvbible.org/luke7
Luke now contrasts the positive (and even surprising) responses of people in Luke 7 with that of Luke 6.
No such great faith as the centurion's had been found "even in Israel" (Luke 7:9). The centurion even
QT 28/02/2024 Wednesday Luke 6. Re-evaluating motivations and practice. 重新评估动机和实践。
QT 28/02/2024 Wednesday Luke 6
http://www.esvbible.org/luke6
Sabbath was a day for rest and restoration. A day for doing what we were created to do. A shrivelled hand was restored (Luke 6:6-10), a hunger was satisfied (Luke 6:1-2), a good was done to
QT 27/02/2024 Tuesday Luke 5
QT 27/02/2024 Tuesday Luke 5
http://www.esvbible.org/luke5
Jesus seems to be intentional in getting Peter involved in His lakeside ministry (Luke 5:1-3). Peter did not object to Jesus' use of his boat as temporary pulpit.
REFLECTION (1): Are you sensitive to the times when
QT 26/02/2024 Monday Luke 4. Dangers of missing the mission. 使命失误的危险。
QT 26/02/2024 Monday Luke 4
http://www.esvbible.org/luke4
Jesus "returned from the Jordan" (Luke 4:1), a journey already taken by many before Him, e.g., Jacob (Gen 32,33) & Joshua (Joshua 4) and Ruth (Ruth 1). Luke 4:1-13 highlights the tension between two forces:
QT 25/02/2024 Sunday Luke 3
QT 25/02/2024 Sunday Luke 3
http://www.esvbible.org/luke3
After the accounts of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus in Luke 1 & 2, their messages come next.
We meet Isaiah again (Luke 3:4-6), taken from Isaiah 40:3-5, which spells out John's ministry. Reference
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QT 23/02/2024 Friday Luke 2. Jesus, the Saviour of the world. 耶稣,世界的救主.
QT 23/02/2024 Friday Luke 2
http://www.esvbible.org/luke2
If you read Luke without Acts in mind, it looks like "Got head no tail!" On the other hand, Acts without Luke is "Blur."
Luke ("the beloved physician", Col 4:14) is most probably the only Gentile biblical
Sat 17/02/2024 @4:00pm Combined Service 联合崇拜
Sat 17/02/2024 @4:00pm Combined Service 联合崇拜
Onsite Service 实体崇拜 ✅.
Online Service 在线 ✅.
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 22/02/2024 Thursday Luke 1. Positive responses required. 作出积极回应的需要。
QT 22/02/2024 Thursday Luke 1
http://www.esvbible.org/luke1
Read Luke 1, with Luke & Acts in mind. Luke & Acts form Part 1 & Part 2 respectively of the works addressed to Theophilus (Luke 1:3 & Acts 1:1), even though the Gospel of John separates them in the
QT 21/02/2024 Wednesday Mark 16. Molded by God's Word? 被上帝的话语所塑造?
QT 21/02/2024 Wednesday Mark 16
http://www.esvbible.org/mark16
Jesus IS the Son of God and Son of Man. "He has risen! He is not here," NOT in the tomb (Mark 16:6).
The ROMAN governor accepted that Jesus was already dead (15:44) - he would
QT 20/02/2024 Tuesday Mark 15. Obvious truth, obstinate hearts. 显而易见的真理,顽固不化的心灵。
QT 20/02/2024 Tuesday Mark 15
http://www.esvbible.org/mark15
Jesus IS the Son of God and Son of Man.
The question "Are you the King of the Jews?" is the only one that NEEDS to be answered with a "Yes" (Mark 15:2-5);
The phrase "King of
QT 19/02/2024 Monday Mark 14. Spiritual bloom takes time. 灵性的成长需要时间
QT 19/02/2024 Monday Mark 14
http://www.esvbible.org/mark14
There is only 1 reflection today: "This cup" (Mark 14:36) is not easy to bear.
Does your "package" of following your Master, Jesus Christ, come with having to face the following ordeals and difficulties sometime along the
QT 18/02/2024 Sunday Mark 13. Spiritual awakeness benefits. 心灵觉醒的益处
QT 18/02/2024 Sunday Mark 13
http://www.esvbible.org/mark13
The disciples and everyone else are told to "stay awake"! (Mark 13:37)
In Mark 13:1-4, Jesus' leaving the Second Temple* of Israel seems an abandonment of it for DESTRUCTION. The Second Temple, even though built with
QT 16/02/2024 Friday Mark 12. Good vineyards for growth. 善于健康成长的葡萄园
QT 16/02/2024 Friday Mark 12
http://www.esvbible.org/mark12
Jesus' ministry faces full blown opposition. Mark 12:1-12 is so clear to His opponents that they "perceived that he had told the parable against them" (Mark 12:12).
What is this parable? It is similar to Isaiah
QT 15/02/2024 Thursday Mark 11. Back to original beauty & purposes. 回到最初的美丽和目的。
QT 15/02/2024 Thursday Mark 11
http://www.esvbible.org/mark11
In Mark 11, an animal (a colt) was used by Jesus for an important part of His ministry but the tables and benches set up by the people who were supposed to be His own, in His own
QT 14/02/2024 Wednesday Mark 10. Delight in what? 为什么而喜悦?
QT 14/02/2024 Wednesday Mark 10
http://www.esvbible.org/mark10
Mark 10 might not come across immediately as the Good News that is full of blessings and prosperity that everyone wants. This is because the "hardness of heart" theme continues in the narrative.
They had disbelieving thoughts in
QT 13/02/2024 Tuesday Mark 9. Healthy surgery. 健康的手术。
QT 13/02/2024 Tuesday Mark 9
http://www.esvbible.org/mark9
Let's be practical and concise.
1. The Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-13) discloses the Father's direction to Jesus' followers to "LISTEN to him", i.e. Jesus (Mark 9:7).
REFLECTION (1): Are you doing so? Following Jesus faithfully and
QT 12/02/2024 Monday Mark 8. Who do you say I am? 你们说我是谁?
QT 12/02/2024 Monday Mark 8
http://www.esvbible.org/mark8
Jesus fed 4000 with just 7 loaves (Mark 8:1-13). He fed 5000 with 5 loves (Mark 8:19). He opened the eyes of the blind so that the man could see "everything clearly" (Mark 8:22-26). Can
QT 11/02/2024 Sunday Mark 7. Clean hands & hearts. 洁净的手及心。
QT 11/02/2024 Sunday Mark 7
http://www.esvbible.org/mark7
Are we clean or unclean as we approach the Son of God daily? Weekly?
The explanations of Jewish customs in Mark 7:3-4 suggest that the readers were Gentiles. The traditions of the "Pharisees and the scribes" are
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QT 09/02/2024 Friday Mark 6. The Teachable Heart. 受教的心灵。
QT 09/02/2024 Friday Mark 6
http://www.esvbible.org/mark6
Mark portrayed the "hardened hearts" motif in chapters 6 (Mark 6:52) and 8 (Mark 8:17). This hardening continued in spite of the wonderful things brought about by Jesus and His preaching ministry in His "hometown" (Mark
QT 08/02/2024 Thursday Mark 5. Destinations of your exertions today? 你们今天劳累的目的地是哪里?
QT 08/02/2024 Thursday Mark 5
http://www.esvbible.org/mark5
For the demon-possessed man, his Saviour came to meet him "across the lake" (Mark 5:1). Jesus drove out the unclean spirits from him (Mark 5:13). Surprisingly, there were two responses' to Jesus' ministry here:
Firstly, a
QT 06/02/2024 Tuesday Mark 4. The Responsibilities of the Soil. 土壤的责任
QT 06/02/2024 Tuesday Mark 4
http://www.esvbible.org/mark4
Jesus used ALL MEANS to reach all people with the goods news of the Kingdom of Heaven. He taught by the lake in a boat (Mark 4:1), in synagogues (Mark 1:21,39,3:1,6:2)
QT 05/02/2024 Monday Mark 3. Trusting the Son of Man for more than food. 相信人子不只是为了食物
QT 05/02/2024 Monday Mark 3
http://www.esvbible.org/mark3
Jesus is the "SON OF GOD" (Mark 1:1,3:11). In addition, He is also "SON OF MAN" (Mark 2:10, 2:28).
As Son of God, He is divine - He heals diseases, casts out demons,
QT 04/02/2024 Sunday Mark 2. Same agenda as Jesus'? 与耶稣同样的目标吗?
QT 04/02/2024 Sunday Mark 2
http://www.esvbible.org/mark2
The disciples, crowds and priests have THEIR OWN aspirations and expectations of how the Messiah (Christ) should look like. To their dismay, it DIFFERS FROM THEIRS! Nevertheless, as the narrative in Mark continues, there are those who are
QT 02/02/2024 Friday Mark 1. Responding quickly & correctly. 迅速及正确的回应。
QT 02/02/2024 Friday Mark 1
http://www.esvbible.org/mark1
Notice Mark 1 starts with Isaiah, again (see devotion on Matthew). After reading Mark 1, you get the feeling of a fast moving story of a rising "star"—Jesus of Nazareth.
THE DISCIPLES: He called the disciples and
QT 01/02/2024 Thursday Matthew 28. All Creation should obey. 被造的当顺服。
QT 01/02/2024 Thursday Matthew 28
http://www.esvbible.org/matt28
Jesus said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me" (28:18). You should not be surprised at that claim now that you have gone through 27 chapters of how Matthew established THAT authority.
QT 31/01/2024 Wednesday Matthew 27. Recognise & Obey. 认清及顺服。
QT 31/01/2024 Wednesday Matthew 27
http://www.esvbible.org/matt27
Many testified for Jesus. Matt 27 continues this trend.
Even Judas recognised Jesus' sinlessness (Matt 27:4);
The prophets (Jeremiah & Zechariah) are cited again (Matt 27:9-10), referring to Jesus' suffering;
The wife of Pilate also referred to
QT 30/01/2024 Tuesday Matthew 26. God is still in control 神仍然掌权
QT 30/01/2024 Tuesday Matthew 26
http://www.esvbible.org/matt26
Jesus IS the Messiah for the Jews, and by extension, the world too. Matthew seeks to prove this to readers.
In Exodus, the passover lamb was slaughtered and its flesh eaten the night before the Israelites left Egypt
QT 29/01/2024 Monday Matthew 25. Sheep & goat before the powerful judge. 绵羊和山羊在强大的法官面前。
QT 29/01/2024 Monday Matthew 25
http://www.esvbible.org/matt25
Jesus will come again when you don't expect Him. Therefore, "keep watch" (Matt 25:13 & Parable of the 10 virgins, Matt 25:1-13).
Jesus' royal lineage (Matt 1), His divine birth (Matt 2-3), His divine life (Matt 4)
QT 28/01/2024 Sunday Matthew 24. Flourish or destroyed? 繁荣或被毁灭?
QT 28/01/2024 Sunday Matthew 24
http://www.esvbible.org/matt24
Jesus will come again. What are you focusing your life on REALLY today What will you be "doing ... when he comes?" (Matt 24:46) Jesus left the temple (Matt 24:1). But the disciples called his attention to
QT 26/01/2024 Friday Matthew 23. How I bore you on eagles' wings. 像鹰一样把你们背在翅膀上。
QT 26/01/2024 Friday Matthew 23
http://www.esvbible.org/matt23
Since all the "technical" questions have been fully answered and rebutted, it's time for the conclusion - 7 woes pronounced on those who PRESUMED themselves to be "teachers of the law" & "Pharisees".
Matt 23 is not easy to
QT 25/01/2024 Thursday Matthew 22. The invited don't come. 被邀请的人不肯来。
QT 25/01/2024 Thursday Matthew 22
http://www.esvbible.org/matt22
You cannot dictate that God continue to shower you with grace after grace after grace forever, while you still continue in sin, disobedience & rebellion. The flow of the text is this:-
The Temple remained defiled (Matt 21:
QT 24/01/2024 Wednesday Matthew 21. The wise learn it only once. 聪明人只学一次。
QT 24/01/2024 Wednesday Matthew 21
http://www.esvbible.org/matt21
Read Matthew 21. You heart might be pained, if you felt the full emotions of these 3 verses, Matt 21:1, 10 & 12.
REFLECTION: What's the significance of the simple verse Matt 21:1? "Now when they drew
QT 23/01/2024 Tuesday Matthew 20. Ministry: A contract? 事奉:是合同吗?
QT 23/01/2024 Tuesday Matthew 20
http://www.esvbible.org/matt20
Jesus' death was the focus of his ministry (Matt 20:17) though this was not welcomed by the disciples. In addition, Jesus' teachings on greatness & humility were rejected (Matt 20:20-28). Ironically, blind eyes could recognise Jesus, while
QT 22/01/2024 Monday Matthew 19. What's driving you? 是什么在驱使着你?
QT 22/01/2024 Monday Matthew 19
http://www.esvbible.org/matt19
References to original intention of God's creation was made by Jesus on the issue of marriage and divorce (Matt 19:4), even though the Pharisees could point out Moses' concession given in the context of the Ancient Near
QT 21/01/2024 Sunday Matthew 18. Forgive and try to forget. 饶恕、忘记。
QT 21/01/2024 Sunday Matthew 18
http://www.esvbible.org/matt18
A childlike heart is required to enter the kingdom of heaven. Unless a person changes and does "become like little children", "you will never enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matt 18:3).
REFLECTION (1): How can I receive
QT 19/01/2024 Friday Matthew 17. Recall & Give Thanks. 回顾、感恩。
QT 19/01/2024 Friday Matthew 17
http://www.esvbible.org/matt17
Matt 17:1-13 portrays that
1. the "PHYSICAL realm" & the "NOW realm";
IS AS CLOSE AS
1. the "SPIRITUAL realm" & "the PAST" realm.
Moses (about 1450 B.C.) and Elijah (about 900 B.C.) of the past come
Essentials of a Healthy Church. Worship Service Schedule (incorporating L.I.G.H.T.)
Essentials of a Healthy Church. Worship Service Schedule (incorporating L.I.G.H.T.)
L: Leadership Development 领袖栽培 (13/01/2024)
I: Individual Contribution 个人贡献 (20/01/2024)
G: Group Connection 小组联系 (27/01/2024)
H: Healthy Lifestyle 健康生活 (03/02/2024)
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QT 18/01/2024 Thursday Matthew 16. Action Proven Worship 有行动证明的敬拜
QT 18/01/2024 Thursday Matthew 16
http://www.esvbible.org/matt16
You are now OUT in harvest fields of the LORD of the Harvests (Matt 9:38). Those harvesting at home, look at your neighbours. Those in school, your classmates. Those in the office, your colleagues.
Under each smile,
QT 17/01/2024 Wednesday Matthew 15
QT 17/01/2024 Wednesday Matthew 15
http://www.esvbible.org/matt15
The Pharisees and scribes accused Jesus' disciples of breaking the tradition on washing of hands (Matt 15:2). The tradition of devoting something to God was also misused to justify not honouring one's parents (Matt 15:4-6).
In
QT 16/01/2024 Tuesday Matthew 14. Bread of Life 生命的粮
QT 16/01/2024 Tuesday Matthew 14
http://www.esvbible.org/matt14
REFLECTION (1): Would you courageously point out sin (especially in your own life) in the hope of purifying the community of the people of God? John did so (Matt 14:3-4) but paid a heavy price--imprisonment. John lost
QT 15/01/2024 Monday Matthew 13. Be the good soil. 做那好土
QT 15/01/2024 Monday Matthew 13
http://www.esvbible.org/matt13
Once again, Matthew cited Isaiah, Matt 6:9-10 this time. He argues that Jesus is the Messiah. But how could have Jesus' parables "fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah" (Matt 13:14)?
The parable of the sower in Matt
QT 14/02/2024 Sunday Matthew 12: Real Relatives: 真亲戚
QT 14/02/2024 Sunday Matthew 12
http://www.esvbible.org/matt12
The re-interpreting of the law seen in Matthew chapters 5-7 continued in Matt 12:1-14. The true meaning of Sabbath was now interpreted by the Lord of the Sabbath.
The warning of Hosea 6:6 (cited in Matt
QT 12/01/2024 Friday Matthew 11. Jesus' assurance of rest.
QT 12/01/2024 Friday Matthew 11
http://www.esvbible.org/matt11
We saw yesterday that Jesus' AUTHORITY to preach repentance IS RADICAL in many areas and OVERRIDES many things in priority (Matt 10).
In Matt 11, the acknowledgement and acceptance of this Authority and Priority is tested - in
QT 11/01/2024 Thursday Matthew 10
QT 11/01/2024 Thursday Matthew 10
http://www.esvbible.org/matt10
Jacob is also known as Israel (Gen 32:28). Old Israel has 12 tribes (Gen 35:23-26). The twelve tribes of Old Israel came out of natural descent, rivalry and competition (see Genesis 29-30 account).
New Israel, however,
QT 10/01/2024 Wednesday Matthew 9
QT 10/01/2024 Wednesday Matthew 9
http://www.esvbible.org/matt9
Firstly, the One who has the credentials has been revealed by Matt 1-4:
Matt 1 displays Jesus' ancestry credentials.
Matt 2: Nature, Prophetic and Ministry credentials.
Matt 3: Divine endorsements credentials.
Matt 4: Practical victory credentials.
Secondly, the
QT 09/01/2024 Tuesday Matthew 8
QT 09/01/2024 Tuesday Matthew 8
http://www.esvbible.org/matt8
What are the responses to Jesus' First Sermon (The Sermon on the Mount) from Matt 5-7?
Firstly, Matthew highlights that even the "unclean" can come to Jesus. Even though Leviticus 13:46 says that "He shall remain unclean
QT 08/01/2024 Monday Matthew 7
QT 08/01/2024 Monday Matthew 7
http://www.esvbible.org/matt7
Since about 100 years ago, many started to view Matthew as having 5 sermons. Matt 7 closes the First Sermon.
Sermon 1: Matt 5-7
The summary statement is Matt 7:28 "And when Jesus finished these SAYINGS, the
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QT 07/01/2024 Sunday Matthew 6
QT 07/01/2024 Sunday Matthew 6
http://www.esvbible.org/matt6
REFLECTION: Is my heart "poor in spirit" (Matt 5:3) and not be proud nor conceited? Is it "mourning", "meek", "hungry for righteousness", "merciful" and "inclined towards peace" (Matt 5:2-10)?
Why must we be "light to everyone
QT 05/01/2024 Friday Matthew 5
QT 05/01/2024 Friday Matthew 5
http://www.esvbible.org/matt5
In Matthew 4, Jesus' immaculate example on obeying the Deuteronomy commands (3 times) and the angels' special attention on Jesus (Matt 4:11b) pointed to Him as the one they were waiting for.
1. In Exo 19:3-6
QT 04/01/2024 Thursday Matthew 4
QT 04/01/2024 Thursday Matthew 4
http://www.esvbible.org/matt4
The "Old Israel" of the Exodus generation was tested by God on their obedience: "... There the LORD made for them a statute and a rule, and there he tested them" (Exo 15:25). The Old Israel FAILED (e.
QT 03/01/2024 Wednesday Matthew 3
QT 03/01/2024 Wednesday READ Matthew 3
http://www.esvbible.org/matt3
Posture of Matt 1-28: Proving to the Jews that Jesus is their Messiah. None of us have as much credential as John the Baptist (Matt 3:1-12):-
His birth was announced by ANGELS (Luke 1:5-25)
QT: 02/01/2024 Tuesday Matthew 2
QT: Tuesday 02/01/2023 READ Matthew 2
http://www.esvbible.org/matt2
Matt 1 points to Jesus Christ! Jesus is the fulfilment of the promises made to Abraham and David. Chapter 2 continues to point the Jews to Jesus:
(1) The heavenly bodies - the stars mentioned in Matt
QT: 01/01/2024 Monday Matthew 1
01/01/2024 Monday QT Read Matthew 1
http://www.esvbible.org/matt1
Posture of Matt 1-28: Proving to the Jews that Jesus is their Messiah.
REFLECTION on Chapter 1: God, I see that you are the one who keeps your promises. The promises that you made to Abraham and
QT Bright or Dark, God is there Esther10:1–3 Week 49: 30/11/2023. Thu
Bright or Dark, God is there
https://www.esv.org/Esther10:1–3
Week 49: 30/11/2023. Thu
Our paths on earth are sometimes brightly lit, yet dim at other times just like the initial chapters of Esther.
Esther 10:2–3 And all the acts of his power
QT: God Vindicates His People Esther9:1–32 Week 49: 29/11/2023. Wed
God Vindicates His People
https://www.esv.org/Esther9:1–32
Week 49: 29/11/2023. Wed
God is powerful enough to overturn the schemes of any deceitful person, unjust policies or evil schemes so that He can further His plan without obstacles.
The evil schemes of Haman have been
QT: A Fair God in both life and death Week 49: 28/11/2023. Tue
A Fair God in both life and death
https://www.esv.org/Esther8:1–2
Week 49: 28/11/2023. Tue
The fear of the LORD stems from His decisiveness and power to make distinctions between various human responses to Him, His characters and His laws.
Esther 8:1–2
QT: Life in a hostile environment. Week 47: Day 4: 17/11/2023, Fri
Life in a hostile environment
https://www.esv.org/Esther5:1–14
Week 47: 17/11/2023. Fri
Queen Esther prepared two banquets for the king, to prepare for her request to save her people (5:1–8). Haman's wife and friends, on the other hand, suggested that Haman make
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Sat 11/11/2023 Worship Services 崇拜聚会 Esther 以斯帖记 2:19–3:15
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Sat 04/11/2023 @4:00pm Combined Service 联合崇拜聚会. 以斯帖记 Esther 1:1–2:18
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Sat 21/10/2023 Worship Services 崇拜聚会 Malachi 玛拉基书 3:13–4:6
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Sat 14/10/2023 Worship Services 崇拜聚会 Malachi 玛拉基书 3:6–12 Onsite Service ✅.
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QT: Robbing God? Hard to Escape Malachi 3:8 Week 41: 06/10/2023. Fri
Robbing God? Hard to Escape
https://www.esv.org/Malachi3:8
Week 41: 06/10/2023. Fri
In the courts, the judge judges by evidence of partial reality brought before him or her. The judge does not have the totality of evidence before making a judgment.
However, if the LORD
QT: Unchanging Is Still The Hype Malachi 3:6 Week 41: 05/10/2023. Thu
Unchanging Is Still The Hype
https://www.esv.org/Malachi3:6
Week 41: 05/10/2023. Thu
"Just for a change" or "change is the only constant" might be occupying some parts of the thought world today. However, Malachi points to the LORD's unchanging nature as premium.
Malachi 3:6
The Horizontal Proves The Vertical Malachi 3:5 Week 41: 04/10/2023. Wed
The Horizontal Proves The Vertical
https://www.esv.org/Malachi3:5
Week 41: 04/10/2023. Wed
The people argued that their vertical relationships with God were alright. Their horizontal interactions with others proved otherwise.
_Malachi 3:5 “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. I will be
QT: *Sudden & Thorough* Malachi3:3 Week 41: 03/10/2023. Tue
Sudden & Thorough
https://www.esv.org/Malachi3:3
Week 41: 03/10/2023. Tue
The LORD will give ample notice by sending His messenger to prepare the way (3:1). However, the LORD Himself "will suddenly come to his temple" (3:1). The surprising task was the thorough purification that
Sat 07/10/2023 @4:00pm Combined Service 联合崇拜 Malachi 玛拉基书 2:17–3:5
Sat 07/10/2023 @4:00pm Combined Service 联合崇拜
Malachi 玛拉基书 2:17–3:5
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QT: 3-Step LOL by Wines Proverbs 20:1 Week 40: 29/09/2023. Fri
3-Step LOL by Wines
https://www.esv.org/Proverbs20:1
Week 40: 29/09/2023. Fri
Who are we led by? Who mocks at us? Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. (ESV)
Indeed, the beverage
QT: Wine & Wines Ephesians5:15–18 Week 40: 28/09/2023. Thu
Wine & Wines
https://www.esv.org/Ephesians5:15–18
Week 40: 28/09/2023. Thu
It was an unforgettable experience at the wedding dinner of a Christian couple, when a guest shouted vulgarities at us sitting at the same table.
Carbon, hydrogen & oxygen molecules in various forms contribute to wine
QT: One Father Malachi 2:10 Week 40: 27/09/2023. Wed
One Father
https://www.esv.org/Malachi2:10
Week 40: 27/09/2023. Wed
"Father" implies a two-way relationship.
Malachi 2:10 Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created us? Why then are we faithless to one another, profaning the covenant of our fathers? (ESV)
Firstly,
QT: The Cage Test Proverbs23:35 Week 40: 26/09/2023. Tue
The Cage Test
https://www.esv.org/Proverbs23:35
Week 40: 26/09/2023. Tue
Proverbs pointed to the person who has a "woe", "sorrow", "strife" and "complaining"—the alcohol abuser. Journeying in a community requires us to look out for one another, before any serious problems arise.
Proverbs 23:
Sat 30/09/2023 Worship Services 崇拜聚会 Malachi 玛拉基书 2:10–16
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Church Camp 2023
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.
8th Apr 2023 @4pm: Transformation Stories
Come join us for an afternoon of songs, testimonies and life transformation journeys!
Children's Camp: Sea Exploration
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Discover the work of God 发现神的作为
5-6 June 2023 (Mon-Tue) 9am - 6pm
Passion Week Scripture Meditation
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.
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BB Week 2023. Do contribute.
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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
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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"
Church Camp 2023
Publicity Video(3): For 8th Apr 2023 EO
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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
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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]
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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
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。