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Epistles - 2 Corinthians 4-5

Today we continue to read the second letter of Paul to the Corinthian church. Bible Passage: 2 Corinthians 4-5 Paul goes on to defend his ministry as an honest and a tested one, for he can truly feel and understand the mercy that God has bestowed on him and his co-workers, by entrusting them with the treasure even though they are only jars of clay; yet they endured hardships while handling the truth...

Gospel - Mark 13-14

Sometimes when I read the prophecies in the Bible, words written at least 2000 years ago and fulfiling today, I feel that I should simply copy and paste the words on the internet for my friends to read; I do not even need to say anything else, for these words in the Bible have said what is happening and what will be happening. Bible Passage:  Mark 13-14 Yet many people of the world still do not even...

Prophecy - Jeremiah 22-26

Reading Jeremiah is a pretty sobering task as we read warnings after warnings given by the prophet against the people of Judah.  But despite the severity of these warnings, we find that more often than not - the people, led by their king, chose not to heed them. And there are times when you recognize certain things that the people did - because it is just like looking in a mirror. And it is very scary...

Poetry - Job 33-34

Last week, we were introduced to the 4th friend of Job - Elihu.  However, we did not talked much about what he said because I said it would be better to look at what he said together with today’s passage. Bible Passage:  Job 33-34 But I must confess… while I can read the passage with comprehension, I do not really understand it all.  And even after reading today again, I am not sure...

Psalm - Psalm 48-50

We praise God and thank Him that last night we were able to hold the Katong Fellowship Home Evangelistic Gathering.  Quite a few truth seeking friends and relatives turned up and it was also a good time for members to gather and sing hymns, hear wonderful testimonies and be thankful that “Jesus is our Refuge”. Bible Passage:  Psalm 48-50 Indeed - Psalm 48 is quite an apt Psalm to start...

History - 2 Samuel 1-4

We start another new book today.  At this rate, we will finish our journey through soon! Bible Passage:  2 Samuel 1-4 Saul and Jonathon have died in battle. Finally David can have something to rejoice… wait a minute, did he rejoice? On contrary, David wept for them. In such circumstances, do we rejoice that our enemy is defeated or do we mourn for him? David is a man who is righteous and...

Law - Exodus 13-16

Today’s passages mark some of the most famous, most beloved scenes of the Old Testament.  The challenge that I have for you today is to read the stories slowly and not skip through them quickly because you already know them. Bible Passage:  Exodus 13-16 Chapter 13 starts off with the Feast of the Unleavened Bread and the setting apart of the Firstborn to the Lord.  The Israelites were reminded...

Epistle - 1 Corinthians 1-3

Today we are going to start reading the second letter of Paul to the Corinthian church. Bible Passage:  2 Corinthians 1-3 In this second epistle, Paul discusses some of the things previously addressed but also deals with new issues. The Corinthian Church had been swayed by false teachers who had instigated the believers against Paul after they had read his first letter. In 1 Corinthians, Paul’s...

Gospel - Mark 11-12

Bible Passage:  Mark 11-12 Here we enter the one-third of the gospel about the last week of Jesus’ life. We read about Jesus entering Jerusalem. First he was given a warm welcome like that of welcoming a king. As mentioned in the previous chapter, the Jews here believed that Jesus was going to become King. It is no wonder that the different kingdom that Jesus established via the cross...

Prophecy - Jeremiah 17-21

Things start to really heat up for Jermiah and the people of Judah in today’s passage. Bible Passage:  Jeremiah 17-21 The warnings against Judah now comes in thick and fast.  Jeremiah 17 starts off with a stern rebuke that “the sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; with the point of a diamond it is engraved…”. Truly, a curse is proclaimed on the wicked but in the midst...