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01 October 2023
OUR GOD WHO STRENGTHENS US
Speaker: Rev Sharon Fong
Scripture: Daniel 10-11:1

Introduction

Let us run to our God who strengthens us when …

A. WE ARE GRIEVING (Dan 10:1-12)

 

B.  WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE NOR UNDERSTAND (Dan 10:13-11:1)

 

Conclusion

 

Next Week’s Topic: Missions Sunday
Next Week’s Speaker: Ps Dr Siang Hon

01 October 2023
OUR GOD WHO STRENGTHENS US
Speaker: Ps Ivan Ho
Scripture: Daniel 10-11:1

Introduction

How do we run with endurance the race that God has marked out for us?

We must look to and depend on our God who strengthens us …

A. WHEN WE FEEL TOO WEAK TO CARRY ON 


B. WHEN WE PURSUE A LIFETIME OF FAITHFUL SERVICE 


Conclusion

You are greatly loved. Do not be afraid. Peace be with you. Be strong and courageous.


Reflection Questions

1. If I am currently facing a major struggle in life, how will I look to God and depend on Him for strength and courage to persevere in accordance with His will?
2. How will I pursue a lifetime of faithful service to the God who loves me with an incomparable and everlasting love in Jesus Christ?


Next Week’s Topic: Missions Sunday

Next Week’s Speaker: Rev Tan Kay Kiong

01 October 2023
OUR GOD WHO STRENGTHENS US
Speaker: Ps Kirk Tan
Scripture: Daniel 10-11:1

Background

Two instances where Daniel had “no strength left” (vv.8, 16-17).

Daniel’s weakness was primarily due to his encountering a “man clothed in linen”, a theophany (vv.5-9).

How did God graciously strengthen Daniel? Three key ways :

A. GOD TOUCHED HIS SERVANT (vv.10, 16, 18)

 

B. GOD ENCOURAGED HIS SERVANT (vv.11-12, 19)

 

C. GOD REASSURED HIS SERVANT OF HIS LOVE (vv.11, 19)

 

Conclusion
“O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.” (v.19)

 

Reflection Questions
1. Can you recall a time when you felt weak or had no strength left to face a situation? What kept you going?
2. Among being strengthened by a touch from God, words of encouragement, and being greatly loved, what do you sense you need most from God in this season of your life and why?

 

Next Week’s Topic: Missions Sunday
Next Week’s Speaker: Rev Tony Yeo

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Matthew 28:16-20; John 3:34-36
Tue, 3 October 2023

The One with Supreme Authority

Observation:

Why did Jesus say to His disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me” (v.18)?

Deeper Reflection
Verse 18 could be said to be the central premise of Christian discipleship and disciplemaking: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me [i.e. Jesus].” Jesus’ authority is clearly in focus when we read the accounts of His teaching and miracles. For example, when Jesus taught the crowds about God’s Kingdom and its radical righteousness (Matt 5-7; 7:28-29), healed a man of paralysis and terrible pain (Matt 8:5-10, 13), stilled a great windstorm out at sea (Matt 8:23-27), cast out many demons from two men (Matt 8:28-32) and forgave a paralytic’s sins (Matt 9:1-8).“All authority in heaven and on earth” means that Jesus’ authority is supreme and all-encompassing. There is no realm of creation nor sphere of life that lies outside of His authority. Whoever has the highest authority has the final say. The words of the One who has the final say must count the most in any major decision that we make. For a Christian, the Lord Jesus has the final say in all of one’s major life questions about meaning, purpose and direction.Based on His authority, Jesus gave the Great Commission to all His disciples in every nation and generation, commanding them to “make disciples of all nations” (vv.19-20). As such, we are to respond in reverent fear and obedience to Jesus. At the same time, we can walk in full confidence as we go about doing our part in fulfilling the divine mandate, strengthened and comforted by the fact that Jesus is always with us by His Spirit until His Second Coming when we will see Him face to face.
Application:

How does the fact that Jesus has “all authority in heaven and on earth” affect the way I receive His commands and the way I conduct my life?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for pastors and staff: To follow and obey Jesus Christ as their ultimate leader and the Head of the Church, so that their lives and works will bring glory to God alone
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self

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