Closer Day By Day

Law - Leviticus 22-24

Another day, another reading of Leviticus, another 3 sets of teachings; it is marvellous to note how much we can gather from just each chapter of the Bible alone, isn’t it? Not forgetting that we doing a set of chapters each day, let’s try to glean what ever we can through the help of the Holy Spirit. While we may not be able to gain every single teaching available from every single chapter,...

Epistle - 1 Thessalonians 4-5

Last week, we had read that the church at Thessalonica was the epitome of a good church.  There are many areas of the members there that are worthy for us to learn from.  And yet, we find Paul constantly reminding them of what they ought to do and how they ought to behave with regards to their life of faith. In fact, if we were to read 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, this was Paul’s prayer for the...

Gospel - Luke 23-24

The final two chapters of Luke seemed to me to be played in a fast forward mode. We have the trial of Jesus before Pilate and Herod, the walk up to Calvary, the Crucifixion, the death of Jesus, the Resurrection, and the appearing of Jesus to His disciples to give His final instructions. Prior to this week, I was really looking forward to reading this final two chapters. I even felt a little apprehensive...

Prophecy - Ezekiel 37-42

As I was reading the passage for today, it occurred to me that while it contains some of the most unconnected chapters in our reading of Ezekiel so far, there can be a common thread if we look at them from the aspect of the process of construction. What is being constructed? Chapters 40 to 42 tell us that it is the temple of God and we know that we are the temple of God (1 Cor3:16). Therefore, this...

Poetry - Proverbs 13

We have been reading the book of Wisdom for the past few weeks.  Perhaps after reading, you wonder,  “How can I develop the kind of wisdom that we find in Proverbs?” Perhaps amongst the verses in today’s passage, you can find a clue… Bible Passage:  Proverbs 13 Ok… I admit.  After reading the passage again, actually there are many verses that can help us cultivate...

Psalm - Psalm 87-89

Today we have come to the last three “chapters” of Book Three of Psalms. Bible Passage: Psalms 87 to 89 The expressions found in the psalms are sometimes very abstract and therefore not easy for the readers of today to understand and to deeply appreciate them. However, through the words, especially the metaphors, chosen to express the psalmists’ adorations and praises to God, they...

History - 2 Kings 16-20

Having practically grown up in Church, I have seen many new members added to the fold of the Lord.  But at the same time, many members no longer come to Church for one reason or another.  Some still come - but only very occasionally or on special occasions. I often wonder why is it that despite receiving such a great grace from God, there are believers who will choose to ignore God and go about...

Law - Leviticus 19-21

Recently I was pondering over the question related to mixed alternatives. And I got to read of this in today’s reading in Leviticus 19:19. Though it is a fairly short portion, it got me thinking about what a preacher mentioned once, some time back. “You shall keep My statues. You shall not let your livestock breed with another kind. You shall not sow your field with mixed seed. Nor shall a garment...

Epistles - 1 Thessalonians 1-3

Of all the churches that Paul ministered to, the Chuch at Thessalonica was perhaps the model church in carrying out the instructions and teachings of the apostles.  Indeed, the story of their faith spread far and wide, impressing all who heard it, even us today (1 Thess 1:7-9). Their example is a great lesson for us today.  Many of us are living increasingly isolated lives.  We put our own needs...

Gospel - Luke 21-22

As I was meditating over today’s chapters on Luke, I was also feeling drained from my secular work. (I am sure many of you can empathise with this feeling, especially those who are working.)  For a moment, this feeling of fatigue is luring me to give up and just go to bed. “It’s okay, you can submit this posting late. Nobody will condemn you. They will understand.” The devil really...