Marked as God’s People
Chapters 7 to 8 stand between the night visions in chapters 1 to 6, and the oracles in chapters 9 to 14. What is needed as the bridge between the grim past and the glorious future? What marks them as the People of God? A. ENCOUNTER GOD WITH AUTHENTIC DEVOTION (chp. 7) “Ask all the […]
Marked as God’s People
Introduction A future reimagined … restoration of true worship, identity and destiny as God’s people (8:19–23) A. A PAST TO BE CLEANSED (7:1–15) B. THE PRESENCE RETURNED (8:1–18) Conclusion A people marked by God’s Presence Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Zechariah 9Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (BPJ), Rev Ivan Ho […]
Marked as God’s People
Introduction The exiles have returned. The temple is being rebuilt. The question that cuts to the heart: ‘When you fasted and mourned … was it really for me …?’ (7:5) We stand out and rise as God’s people when: A. WE ABANDON EMPTY RITUALS (chp. 7) “Should I weep and abstain in the fifth month, as I […]
God’s Work, God’s Way
Introduction (vv. 1–5; 11–14) Be God’s living temple by: A. EMPOWERING OF HIS SPIRIT (vv. 6–7) B. OBEDIENCE TO HIS WORD (vv. 8–10) Conclusion Beholding Christ’s Return (Rev 1:7) Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws Next Week’s Topic: Zechariah 7:1 – 8:23 Next Week’s Speaker(s): Rev Tony Yeo (BPJ), Rev Sandra Chi (WDL) & Ps Lim Keng […]
God’s Work, God’s Way
Introduction God encouraged Zerubbabel showing him that there is … A. NO OBSTACLE TOO BIG BY GOD’S SPIRIT (vv. 1–7) B. NO OBEDIENCE TOO SMALL TO GOD’S WORD (vv. 8–14) Conclusion We need God’s empowering to do His work. That is His way! Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws Next Week’s Topic: Zechariah 7:1 – 8:23 […]
God’s Work, God’s Way
Introduction (vv. 1–5; 11–13) When we answer God’s call to do God’s work … A. NO OBSTACLE IS TOO BIG FOR HIM (vv. 6–7)He empowers by His Own Spirit to accomplish His will. B. NO OBEDIENCE IS TOO SMALL FOR HIM (vv. 8–10; 14)He directs through His chosen leaders to complete His work. Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs […]
Charged: the Priestly Pilgrim’s Progress
Introduction Have you read The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan? Zechariah chapter 3 (Zechariah’s fourth night vision) gives us a vivid picture of spiritual pilgrimage — through a fascinating lens of a Jewish high priest. Three vital stages in the journey: A. CHARGED, YET CHOSEN (vv. 1-2) 1. The scene: courtroom drama — in a […]
Charged
Introduction Stages in our journey of restoration from God: A. CHARGED BUT CLEANSED (vv. 1-5) B. CHARGED AND COMMISSIONED (vv. 6-10) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/swsNext Week’s Topic: Zechariah 4:1-14Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Lee Da-Win (BPJ), Rev Dr Chua Chung Kai (WDL) & Rev Dr Sharon Fong (East)
Charged
Introduction 1. Overview 2. A heavenly courtroom exchange in Zechariah 3 through three scenes: A. SCENE ONE: JOSHUA ACCUSED (v. 1) B. SCENE TWO: SATAN REBUKED (v. 2) C. SCENE THREE: JOSHUA CLEANSED AND COMMISSIONED (vv. 3-10) Conclusion Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws Next Week’s Topic: Zechariah 4:1-14 Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Lee Da-Win (BPJ), Rev […]
ENOUGH?
Introduction In the challenges of our motherhood journey, we often have questions for ourselves and God. A. AM I ENOUGH? REDISCOVER OUR SIGNIFICANCE (Ruth 1) “She said to them, ‘Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.’” (Ruth 1:20) B. DO I HAVE ENOUGH? […]
