Closer Day By Day

Gospel - John 19-21

Do you recall Jesus’ triumphant entry into the city of Jerusalem, surrounded by a mob of people waving palm branches and shouting ‘Hosanna in the highest’? (Mt 21: 8-9; Mark 11:8-10; John 12:13) Jesus’ popularity at that moment was due in part to the many miracles and healings He performed - especially that of Lazarus’ resurrection. When word spread of His powers and teachings,...

Gospel - John 16-18

Even as His life drew nearer each day to its close, Jesus wasted no time dallying or brooding. He spent the last few precious moments of His life with His disciples and praying for the believers. He deftly went about His business encouraging, admonishing, warning and constantly explaining the truth to His disciples. Let us take a look at what we can learn from Jesus as we walk with Him in His final...

Gospel - John 13-15

Bible Passage: John 13-15 The author of this book whom many have deduced to be the Apostle John himself, tells us a little more about his relationship with Jesus. He was ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved‘ (John 13:23). How blessed it is for us today if we can say the same of ourselves! Does God love us? There was a sermon by bro Vincent some weeks ago on a similar topic. I’d like to share...

Gospel - John 10-12

May the Lord show His mercy upon you; May the light of His presence be your guide : May He guard you and uphold you; May His Spirit be ever by your side. When you sleep, may His angels watch over you; When you wake, may He fill you with His grace : May you love Him and serve Him all your days. Then in heaven may you see His face. Bible Passage:  John 10-12 I came upon this beautiful piece ‘A...

Gospel - John 7-9

Have you ever had moments of loneliness when you felt unloved, displaced and dismissed? When you tried your best to reach out to someone but they shunned you? When you were passionate about a cause but no one seemed to be standing with you or worse still start ridiculing you? When you do good but people question your motives? Jesus went through all of these and more. But how did He deal with these...

Gospel - John 5-6

Jesus Christ continues His ministry on earth tirelessly. In John chapters 5 and 6, we see the number of people following Him growing. At the same time, we also hear some voices of opposition to His work and ways. Bible Passage:  John 5-6 As I read these two chapters, I can’t help but feel that Jesus was indeed putting in a lot of effort in conveying His message of salvation. Through healings,...

Gospel - John 3-4

John 3, 4 If there is hunger, there is food. If there is curiosity there is knowledge. If there is desire for something beyond this world, there must be something beyond this world. I gave in, and admitted that God was God. C.S. Lewis Bible Passage:  John 3-4 The Gospel of John, as with the other gospel books depicts Jesus’ time on earth, doing the will of God and finishing His work. (John...

Gospel - John 1-2

Today we open a brand new book for our bible reading - The Gospel According to John. John, the writer of this book is assumed to be the beloved of Jesus. For 3 years, John lived, observed the workings of, and interacted with Jesus. In his writings, John faithfully recorded Jesus’ ministry with focus on the miracles and teachings of Jesus. Bible Passage:  John 1-2 Remember this children’s...