COSTLY WORSHIP: Completely Worth it
Introduction“Worth it” video series – $169 hotdogs versus $2 hotdogs A. COSTLY WORSHIP… Dramatising the burnt offering through the story of “Asher” Gordon Wenham: “An essential ingredient of sacrifice was that it had to be costly …” Worship remains a costly sacrifice today (Heb 13:15) B. … COMPLETELY WORTH IT!The sacrifice is worth it, when the […]
HOLY WORSHIP I: Approaching God
Introduction Leviticus is not just a book about sacrifices, rituals and ceremonies, but about how through these offerings, unholy people can approach the Holy God. From Leviticus Chapters 1-3, there are three portraits of our Holy God: A. THE GOD WHO IS ALL DESERVING: THE BURNT OFFERING (LEV 1)“He shall lay his hand on the […]
Overview of Leviticus
Introduction Our holy God has made a way for us to draw near to Him! A. BY SACRIFICING FOR ALL OF US (chapters 1–16) B. BY SANCTIFYING ALL OF LIFE (chapters 17–27) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 1 to 3 OverviewNext Week’s Speakers: Rev Tan Kay Kiong (BPJ), Rev Tony Yeo (WDL), Rev […]
God’s Red Packet
A. GOD DIRECTS US TO OUR DESTINY—LET’S STRETCH TO BUILD BRIDGES B. GOD BLESSES US TO BE A BLESSING — LET’S STEP OUT TO BRING BLESSING Next Week’s Topic: Overview of LeviticusNext Week’s Speakers: Edmund Wong (All Centres)
The Exodus And The Holy God-Encounters
Introduction 1. Exodus and the holy God-Encounters! 2. Nehemiah 9:9-12 captures the God-Encounters in three fantastic snapshots: A. ENCOUNTERING GOD AS OUR BONDAGE BREAKER (v.9) “You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt …”(v.9a) God’s Assurance: “In Your Bondage, I Will Deliver You!” B. ENCOUNTERING GOD AS OUR WONDERFUL PROVIDER (v.9) “And heard their cry at […]
The Tabernacle and the Holy Presence of God
What’s the significance of God wanting the Tabernacle?It shows that: A. GOD WANTS TO DWELL AMONG HIS PEOPLE“… that I may dwell in their midst.” (Exo 25:8) B. GOD WANTS TO MEET WITH HIS PEOPLE“There … I will meet with you” (Exo 25:22) ConclusionJesus tabernacled with us. God dwells among us and wants […]
THE COVENANT AND THE HOLY PEOPLE OF GOD (Discipleship Foundations from Leviticus – Part 2)
Introduction A. REMEMBERING GOD’S GRACIOUS GIFT OF SALVATION (vv.3-4) B. OBEYING GOD’S COMMANDMENT (vv.5-8) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: The Tabernacle as God’s Holy Place of Worship Next Week’s Speakers: Ps Kirk Tan (BPJ), Ps Lim Keng Yeow (WDL) & Rev Matthew Lo (East)
THE LAW OF OUR HOLY GOD (Discipleship Foundations from Leviticus – Part 1)
Introduction What is the purpose of God’s Law? A. GOD’S LAW HELPS US TO LIVE HOLY LIVES SO THAT … (Psa 119:9) B. GOD’S LAW SHOWS US OUR HOLY GOD SO THAT … (Psa 119:18) ConclusionHow will you grow in God’s Word this year? Next Week’s Topic: The Covenant as God’s Relationship with […]
Preparing to Meet King Jesus — “Be Holy for I Am Holy”
Introduction Blessed New Year 2024! As we prepare to meet King Jesus, here are two compelling reasons to live a life of holiness: A. BE HOLY FOR GOD IS HOLY (vv.15-16) “but as he who called you is holy … since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” B. BE […]
Into God’s Hand
Introduction A. IN GOD’S HAND MAY ALSO MEAN INTO EXILE! YET IT CAN BE OUR GREATEST DESTINY (chps.1-2) B. IN GOD’S HAND MAY ALSO MEAN INTO THE FIRE! YET IT CAN THE SAFEST PLACE! (chp.3) C. IN GOD’S HAND MAY ALSO MEAN INTO THE UNKNOWN! YET IT IS OUR GREATEST HOPE! (chp.12) […]