Priesthood: Price and Privilege
The priests had a very privileged position and role among God’s people. That privilege came with a price, a responsibility, a burden! Leviticus 21 contains a list of rules they had to follow. At first glance, some of the rules might seem unnecessary or unfair from our perspective. This leads us to ask two questions: A. […]
Holy Integrity in a Broken World
Introduction What does it mean to live with holy integrity? A. LIVING BEFORE GOD WITH HOLY CONSISTENCY B. LIVING WITH OTHERS IN ACCOUNTABLE COMMUNITY C. LIVING FOR GOD WITH COMPLETE DEPENDENCY ConclusionAre you fully the Lord’s? Next Week’s Topic: Leviticus 21-22:16Next Week’s Speakers: Ps Lim Keng Yeow (BPJ), Ps Benjamin Sun (WDL); no service […]
Sexual Holiness and Wholeness
Introduction We live in a world where sexual norms are dictated by the world rather than directed by God’s Word. God’s Word gives two essential principles for sexual holiness and wholeness: A. SEXUAL HOLINESS IS KEY TO GOD’S BLESSING (Lev 18:1-5) “You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt … you […]
Disciple Singapore: Impacting the Marketplace
Introduction Biblical marketplace… Redefining our present-day marketplace A. SECURITY OF OUR HEARTS “Trust in the Lord with all your heart …” – Proverbs 3:5a B. SUBMISSION OF OUR MINDS “… and do not lean on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5b C. SURRENDER OF OUR WAYS “In all your ways acknowledge him, […]
Disciple Singapore: Blessing Our Foreign Guests
We see here that God gives a clear instruction to His people: A. DO NOT MISTREAT STRANGERS B. TREAT THEM AS FAMILY C. LOVE THEM AS YOU WOULD LOVE YOURSELF Loving God and loving people are mandates that God has given His Church. God has presented His Church with an opportunity to do […]
Caring for the Needy and the Cross of Christ
Introduction A. CARING FOR THE NEEDY (Isa 58) 1. Reflects the character of God 2. Beware seeking a formula instead of the Father B. THE CROSS OF CHRIST (Isa 53) 1. Inspires us 2. From beauty, not duty Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Disciple Singapore: Blessing Our Foreign Guest Next Week’s Speakers: Ernest Lim (BPJ), Rev […]
Disciple Singapore: Reaching Our Neighbours
IntroductionThe most quoted verse in the New Testament from the Old Testament A. HOW TO LOVE MY NEIGHBOUR? (Lev 19:9–18) The practical realities of holiness B. WHO IS MY NEIGHBOUR? (Lk 10:25–37) The personal responsibilities of holiness Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Disciple Singapore — Loving the Community (New Life Friends’ Day)Next Week’s […]
Pray for the Land: Disciple Singapore
Introduction 1. Public worship and instructions 2. The need of prayer — two groups of people to pray for: A. PRAY FOR ALL RULERS (v.2) B. PRAY FOR THE SALVATION OF ALL PEOPLE (v.4) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Disciple Singapore: Reaching Our NeighboursNext Week’s Speakers: Ps Lee Da-Win (BPJ), Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (WDL) […]
Idolatry in Our Modern World
Introduction A. WE ARE PRONE TO IDOLATRY (Lev 17:3-5; 18:21; 20:2) B. WE PURSUE WHAT WE REALLY LOVE (Lev 19:4) C. WE ARE REDEEMED FOR THE ONE KING (Exo 20:2-6; Psa 115:4-8) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Disciple Singapore: Praying for the LandNext Week’s Speakers: Rev Edmund Wong (BPJ), Rev Tan Kay Kiong (WDL) & Rev […]
The God of Everyday Holiness
Introduction We live holy lives when we: A. WORSHIP OUR JEALOUS GOD (Lev 17) B. FOLLOW OUR WONDERFUL CREATOR (Lev 18) C. IMITATE OUR LOVING KING (Lev 19) D. FEAR OUR RIGHTEOUS JUDGE (Lev 20) Conclusion Next Week’s Topic: Idolatry in Our Modern WorldNext Week’s Speakers: Ps Dr Stacey Tay (BPJ), […]