How do we come together for the Lord’s Supper?
The Lord’s Supper was instituted by Jesus for believers to remember His death and it is a symbol of the New Covenant.
In 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Paul rebuked the believers in Corinth for abusing this sacrament. What does it mean to eat the bread or drink the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner?
Paul, in lovingly admonishing the believers in Corinth, teaches us what is true faith and how we should live and gather as a body of Christ.
Praise The Glory Of God
It may be easy to praise God when He delivers us from our trials and answers our prayers. Such experiences can actually help us know God more and transform our faith. However, if we are not intentional, after rejoicing and giving thanks, we will soon be back to life as usual. Psalm 76 first looks back at God’s great deliverance of His people with praise. Then it elevates our praise with a view of God’s salvation plan for all nations in the horizon of eternity. Ultimately, it points us see how our praise of God should lead to a transformation of our own lives and draw others to Him.
Why Should Christians Help The Poor And Vulnerable?
In the bible, God commands His people to act justly and show mercy, especially to last, the least and the lost.
Beyond giving timely aid, the ultimate Christian goal is to point people to the abundant life in Christ, by going deeper and addressing the spiritual brokenness in their lives.
With this biblical perspective that is best manifested in the life of Jesus, we will see that Word and deed must go together so that others may glorify our Father in heaven.
Praise The Righteous Judge
Do we find it hard to praise God? Perhaps we think that praise can only come from an improvement in outward circumstances. Psalm 75 shows us that there are glorious eternal truths that deserves our loudest praise, regardless of our immediate circumstances. And these truths are magnified by the wondrous works and promises of Christ. So let us not look anywhere else, but fix our eyes on God to restore our praise, so that our delight in Him may be complete.
Family Month Message 2: Family, Work and Faith
Everyone is looking for a way to balance work and family. Our Christian faith is not an additional demand on our life. Instead, it is the key to unlock the real meaning of work and family that will guide us to make the decisions which will glorify God.
When we put God first in our family, work, and all other aspects of our life, we are transforming them into our worship, offering ourselves as a living sacrifice.
Easter Sunday 2023: The Audacious Hope of Easter
What is hope? Elpis Tikvah Importance of right hope Do we have hope today? Do we have the right hope? Is the resurrection account believable? How does the resurrection bring audacious hope for those who believe? 1. Do we have the right hope? “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” Luke 24:5 […]
Have Regard For Your Covenant
1 O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture? 2 Remember the nation you purchased long ago, the people of your inheritance, whom you redeemed— Mount Zion, where you dwelt. 3 Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins, all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary. 4 Your […]
God Is The Strength Of My Heart
A true Christian experience is a constant struggle for faith in an unbelieving world. Envy, doubts and discontentment may afflict our hearts when we see the wicked prosper. It is important for us to recognise our envy and know its destructiveness.
We may think that if God would just bless us more, we will not have envy. In fact, envy is not about the condition of our life, but it is about condition of our hearts – a heart that doubts the goodness of God for His own people.
In Psalm 73, we follow the psalmist’s transformation of the heart from envy to praise when he entered the sanctuary. There, he experienced the presence and sovereignty of God and discovered an eternal truth, “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Christmas Reflections on Humility
When we think about Christmas, we often celebrate the joy and peace it brings. Beyond the joy and peace, Jesus actually gives us an important lesson on humility in His first coming.
As we reflect on the Christmas story, let us remember to receive God’s good news with humility, grow in humility through the unexpected circumstances in our lives and allow our humility to be used by God.
How To Live In An Angry World?
Do we find ourselves getting angry easily, when we see people around us losing their tempers? Is it always wrong to be angry?
Our anger can actually tell us important things about the inclination of our hearts and our understanding of God.
The bible also provides a vision of the person we can be transformed into. Let’s shine with our gentleness and kindness in this angry world.
